Technical Design Lead – Data Centres

Overview

As Technical Design Lead, you will guide the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships to ensure technical excellence and on-time outputs. You will oversee due diligence, campus planning, design through construction documentation, and contribute to governance and risk management. The role involves regular travel across UK&I and Europe and offers career progression in a global, delivery-focused environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation
• well-being programs
• career progression opportunities
• global collaboration
• equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Security, Fire Protection, ICT, BMS/EPMS) across UKI and Europe
• Oversee all phases of data centre projects from site due diligence, campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design through to construction documentation
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs meeting client requirements and timelines
• Identify and mitigate project risks early, providing innovative and practical solutions
• Support Sector and Commercial teams on governance, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships and interface with Client CAM
• Present to clients and stakeholders ensuring timely and high-quality delivery output
• Collaborate with design teams and local delivery teams to ensure localisation and permitting compliance
• Respond to client requirements in a timely manner

Key requirements

• Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent professional qualification)
• Extensive experience in data centre design and/or project management
• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex data centre projects
• Strong understanding of permitting processes, building systems, regulations, and construction methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

• communication
• interpersonal skills
• presentation
• Revit
• digital design workflows
• data centre design knowledge

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