Lead Architect - Civil Engineering

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model with flexible hrs

Holidays

Strong pension with personal budget

Option to purchase shares in the org

Tailored learning and knowledge groups

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Lead Architect to join the Mission Critical Facilities team, guiding the design and delivery of large-scale international data center projects.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage end-to-end design processes across RIBA stages, and ensure compliance with Dutch regulations while advancing sustainable, mission-critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of architecture experience.
• Experience with data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams across design to handover.
• Proficiency with BIM360 and Revit; knowledge of Dutch regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate across all design disciplines and with clients.
• Lead and manage a team of modellers and engineers through all design stages (RIBA 1-4 and handover).
• Conduct design reviews and quality control of documents.
• Provide risk analysis input and sign-off at milestones.
• Coordinate between lead engineers and discipline teams throughout the project timeline.
• Draft and review technical documents, environmental permits, and tender docs.
• Share architectural knowledge across the team and drive best practices.
• Propose design optimisation suggestions and drive efficiency.

Skills

Lead multi-disciplinary teams

Large-scale projects

Data centre / mission-critical

RIBA stages 1-4

BIM360

Revit

Dutch building regs

Dutch & English

Coordination & communication

Decision-making

Tools

BIM360

Revit

Job description

Join a global engineering and consulting firm delivering sustainable solutions across the built and natural environment. The organization partners with clients worldwide to design and deliver complex infrastructure projects that create long-term value for businesses and communities.

This opportunity is for a Lead Architect to join the Mission Critical Facilities team, supporting the design and delivery of large-scale international data center projects. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing complex architectural projects, and contributing to the development of sustainable, mission-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate across all design disciplines — architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil, plumbing, infrastructure, building physics, and fire safety — as well as directly with clients
• Lead and manage a team of modellers and engineers, overseeing production of all drawings, reports, and technical specifications across each design phase (RIBA Stage 1 through to RIBA Stage 4 and handover)
• Conduct design reviews and quality control across all produced documents
• Provide risk analysis input and contribute to sign-off at key project milestones
• Manage collaboration between lead engineers and their discipline teams across the full project timeline
• Draft and review technical documents, environmental permit applications, and tender documents
• Safeguard and share architectural knowledge across the wider team
• Propose design optimisation suggestions and drive best practice from an architectural perspective

Skills / Must Have

• 20+ years of relevant experience in architecture, with a strong background in complex, large-scale projects
• Data centre or mission-critical facilities experience is highly desirable
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and manage end-to-end design processes
• Experience working across all RIBA stages through to construction handoverProficiency in BIM360 and Revit
• Knowledge of Dutch building regulations and experience with environmental permit applications
• Strong coordination, communication, and decision‑making skills
• Fluent in Dutch and English

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexible hours
• Holidays
• Strong pension with personal budget
• Option to purchase shares in the organisation
• Tailored learning and development programmes & knowledge groups

Salary

• Up to €85,000