Technical Design Lead - Data Centres

Description

The company is an infrastructure consulting firm that delivers services across the project lifecycle, from advisory and planning through design, engineering, and programme and construction management.

This is a senior, client-facing, hands-on delivery role in the data centre team, covering hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise projects across Europe.

The role offers room to progress and involves working on high-profile projects for global clients.

Regular travel across the UK and Ireland and European offices is expected.

The company is a Fortune 500 firm, with Professional Services revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design teams covering architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
• Oversee every stage of data centre projects, from site due diligence and campus planning through concept, schematic, and detailed design to construction documentation.
• Make sure design outputs are high quality and delivered on time, meeting client requirements and project schedules.
• Spot project risks early and resolve them with practical, workable solutions.
• Support the Sector and Commercial teams on commercial and contract governance, compliance, and risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including working with the client CAM.
• Present to clients and stakeholders, keeping deliverables timely and of high quality.
• Work with design and local delivery teams to ensure designs suit each location and comply with permitting rules.
• Respond promptly to client requests.

Requirements

• Hold chartered status as an engineer or architect, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Have substantial experience in data centre design, project management, or both.
• Have a track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex data centre projects.
• Understand permitting processes, building systems, regulations, and construction methods well.
• Manage several projects at once and meet tight deadlines in a changing environment.
• Be willing to travel when needed.
• Communicate clearly, build good working relationships, and present well.
• Preferred: a degree in architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred: Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer or Accredited Tier Professional certification.
• Preferred: working knowledge of Revit and digital design workflows.
• Preferred: a clear work history and evidence of ongoing professional development.

Conditions

Hybrid working is available, from a company office, remotely, or at a client site.

Travel across UK and European offices is expected on a regular basis.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and keeps all applicant information confidential under its EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Access to a broad range of pay, benefits, and well-being programmes for employees and their families.
• Access to industry-leading technology and expertise.
• Work on large projects with significant impact, as part of a global, publicly traded firm.