Senior Data Centre Architect | Lead, Hybrid Role

AECO; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM’s South Africa office is seeking a Senior Professional Architect (Data Centre) to lead architectural design and infrastructure planning for data centres. You will oversee BIM models and drawing production, coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, and guide junior staff while engaging clients and stakeholders.

The role requires SACAP-registered architects with a strong focus on sustainability, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• B.Arch or BSc Architecture is required.
• Professionally registered as SACAP Architect.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and data centre infrastructure planning.
• Coordinate design across disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• Oversee design delivery through all project phases with accuracy.

Skills

Architectural design

Data centre planning

BIM coordination

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

B.Arch

BSc Architecture

Tools

BIM

Job description

AECOM’s South Africa office is seeking a Senior Professional Architect (Data Centre) to lead architectural design and infrastructure planning for data centres. You will oversee BIM models and drawing production, coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, and guide junior staff while engaging clients and stakeholders.

The role requires SACAP-registered architects with a strong focus on sustainability, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance.