Technical Design Lead- Data Centres

Overview

As Technical Design Lead, you drive the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will lead multi-disciplinary design teams, safeguard technical excellence, and nurture client relationships on high-profile, fast-paced engagements. The role combines hands-on delivery with leadership and travel across UKI and Europe. You will shape project outcomes through early risk mitigation and collaborative governance, contributing to AECOM’s mission to deliver a better world.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and benefits
• well-being programs
• global exposure
• opportunity for career progression
• supportive, inclusive culture

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 project phases from due diligence to construction documentation
• Ensure timely, high-quality design outputs meeting client requirements and timelines
• Identify and mitigate project risks with innovative, practical solutions
• Support Sector and Commercial teams on governance, compliance, and risk
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships and interface with Client CAM
• Present to clients and stakeholders with timely delivery outputs
• Collaborate with design and local delivery teams for 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 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 as required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

• Excellent communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Revit
• digital design workflows
• knowledge of data centre design standards and systems

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