Senior Data Centre Design Lead

Jacobs; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Auckland seeks a Senior Associate Architect – Data Centre to lead architectural design and coordination for major data centre projects. You will drive design concepts, documentation, and reports, coordinating with engineering and specialist disciplines to deliver robust, mission-critical solutions.

You will mentor teams, translate complex requirements into high-quality outcomes, and work with senior stakeholders to align project scope with programme, cost and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated architectural design and delivery experience on Data Centre projects essential.
• Experience leading design concepts and coordinating multidisciplinary inputs.
• Strong client and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design across the project lifecycle from concept to construction.
• Coordinate inputs from engineering and specialist disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior and mid-level architects and lead design teams across NZ, APAC and Jacobs networks.
• Collaborate with senior client stakeholders to document project requirements and program.

Skills

Leadership

Design management

Client management

Coordination

Communication

Education

Architectural qualification and registration

Tools

Revit

Rhino

BIM coordination

Job description

Jacobs in Auckland seeks a Senior Associate Architect – Data Centre to lead architectural design and coordination for major data centre projects. You will drive design concepts, documentation, and reports, coordinating with engineering and specialist disciplines to deliver robust, mission-critical solutions.

You will mentor teams, translate complex requirements into high-quality outcomes, and work with senior stakeholders to align project scope with programme, cost and quality expectations.