Architectural Technical Lead / Director - Data Centre

Gough Recruitment (Hong Kong) Pty Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Architectural Technical Lead/Director for Data Centre projects across APAC. Based in KL, you will lead architectural oversight, review designs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliant delivery from design to construction.

You will review and approve architectural documentation, drive value engineering, QA/QC, and manage stakeholders including clients, consultants, and contractors to meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field and professional registration preferred.
• 10–15+ years in architectural design/management for newbuild infrastructure projects, data centres preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, design coordination, and constructability reviews.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and ACC/BIM 360 workflows.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide technical guidance on architectural designs, drawings, specs and development plans.
• Review and approve architectural documentation including drawings and design packages.
• Coordinate design reviews with stakeholders to optimise solutions and constructability.
• Monitor design and construction progress to ensure compliance with requirements and regulations.
• Identify risks early and propose practical mitigation for cost, schedule and quality.
• Drive value engineering, design optimisation, and QA/QC improvements.
• Escalate critical issues and ensure timely resolution and documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture / Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

ACC/BIM 360

Job description

Architectural Technical Lead / Director - Data Centre

Job Summary

Provide technical leadership and design oversight for architectural solutions across newbuild data centre developments and critical infrastructure in APAC.

Based in KL, you will act as the primary architectural representative — reviewing designs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliant, constructable delivery of complex architectural packages from design through construction.

Responsibilities

Review and provide technical guidance on architectural designs, drawings, specifications, and development plans for compliance with project requirements, codes, and best practice.

Review and approve architectural documentation including drawings, technical submissions, specifications, and design packages.

Support design reviews with continual input to optimise solutions, improve constructability, and enhance project outcomes.

Project Delivery & Quality

Monitor design and construction progress to ensure adherence to approved designs, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Identify design, coordination, and construction risks early; recommend practical solutions to mitigate delays, cost impacts, and quality issues.

Drive value engineering, design optimisation, and QA/QC process improvements.

Escalate critical issues affecting scope, cost, quality, or schedule and support timely resolution.

Maintain records of design changes, issues, and decisions; ensure timely review, closure, and documentation of deliverables.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination

Act as primary point of contact for all architectural matters across clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams (Structural, MEP, Controls, EHS, Security).

Oversee compliance with local building regulations, planning requirements, and environmental standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related field; professional registration or Chartered status preferred.

10 - 15+ years in architectural design/management for newbuild or infrastructure fit-out projects (data centre or mission-critical experience highly desirable).

Strong knowledge of building codes, design coordination, systems integration, and constructability reviews.

Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and ACC/BIM 360 workflows.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills; able to manage multiple deliverables under schedule pressure.

Full fluency in English