Data Centres Project Lead – Clients & Growth

Arup; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share programme

Health insurance

Global opportunities

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Arup in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Data Centres Project Lead to steer major multidisciplinary projects and shape our growth in the Dutch data centre market. You will cultivate senior client relationships, lead bids, and coordinate teams across locations, delivering sustainable, high-performance outcomes.

The role combines hands-on project leadership with strategic client engagement and market-facing activities, strengthening Arup’s position locally while linking to Europe and the global

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading multidisciplinary data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Experience managing project commercial performance, risk, quality, and client outcomes.
• A track record of building strong client relationships and identifying or developing new opportunities.
• Confidence working with senior clients, technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead major multidisciplinary data centre projects with accountability for client outcomes and commercial performance.
• Shape and deliver data centre growth strategy in the Netherlands, translating market insight into a focused pipeline of clients.
• Grow strategic client relationships and expand Arup’s role across the project lifecycle.
• Lead strategic pursuits and major bids from early positioning to conversion into work.
• Strengthen Arup’s Dutch data centre market position and connect local delivery with European and global expertise.
• Develop and mentor people while connecting Netherlands delivery with Arup’s wider network.

Skills

Data centre leadership

Client relationship management

Bid leadership

Cross-location coordination

Strategic market development

Job description

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Amsterdam

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for more than 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. As a global collective of designers, consultants and technical experts, we work with clients to solve complex challenges through imagination, technology and rigour.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced data centre project leader who can do two things exceptionally well: lead complex multidisciplinary projects for demanding clients and turn strong market and client relationships into sustainable growth. You will help shape the next stage of Arup’s Data Centre business in the Netherlands, growing our work with existing clients while actively identifying, developing and converting opportunities with new clients. You will combine hands‑on project leadership with strategic client engagement, work winning and market‑facing activity, strengthening Arup’s position in the Dutch data centre market and helping grow a high‑performing local delivery capability connected to our European and global Technology network.

As Data Centres Project Lead At Arup, You Will

• Lead major multidisciplinary data centre projects, with accountability for client outcomes, commercial performance, risk, quality and effective mobilization of local and international teams.
• Help shape and deliver our Data Centre growth strategy in the Netherlands, translating market insight and regional priorities into a focused pipeline of clients and opportunities.
• Grow strategic client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser, identifying opportunities, and expanding our role across the project lifecycle.
• Lead strategic pursuits and major bids, from early positioning and client engagement through to bid leadership and conversion into sustainable, commercially successful work.
• Strengthen Arup’s position in the Dutch data centre market, representing the business externally and connecting our engineering, advisory, sustainability and digital capabilities into a compelling Total Design offer.
• Help grow our local Data Centre capability, developing and mentoring people while connecting Netherlands delivery with Arup’s wider European and global expertise.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for an experienced data centre project leader who combines strong delivery capability with commercial awareness and a genuine interest in developing clients and growing the business. You will be comfortable building senior client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to the continued growth of our data centre business in the Netherlands.

Essential

• Strong experience leading multidisciplinary data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Experience managing project commercial performance, risk, quality, and client outcomes.
• A track record of building strong client relationships and identifying or developing new opportunities.
• Confidence working with senior clients, technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across locations.
• Good understanding of the data centre sector and its clients.

Highly desirable

• Experience contributing to major bids and strategic pursuits.
• Knowledge of the Dutch or wider European data centre market and an existing industry network.
• Experience in external industry engagement or thought leadership.
• Dutch-language capability.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust‑owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share programme, allowing our members to share the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits That Work For You

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short‑term or long‑term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well‑being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup’s success through our global profit‑sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?