Technical Design Lead- Data Centres

In this role you lead the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure design quality, and maintain strong client relationships. You will navigate fast-paced projects with travel across UK&I and Europe, driving technical excellence and timely outcomes. Your work helps clients build resilient data infrastructure as part of a global mission to deliver a better world.

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and benefits
• well-being programs
• global exposure and career progression
• industry-leading technology and thinking
• transformational work with big impact

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary 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 due diligence to construction documentation
• Ensure timely, high-quality design outputs meeting client requirements and timelines
• Identify and mitigate project risks and provide innovative solutions
• Support Sector and Commercial teams on governance, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships and interface with Client CAM
• Present to clients and stakeholders to ensure delivery quality
• Collaborate with design and delivery teams to ensure localization and permitting compliance
• Respond to client requirements promptly

• Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent professional qualification)
• Extensive experience in data centre design and/or project management
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary 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

• communication
• interpersonal skills
• presentation skills
• Revit
• digital design workflows
• knowledge of data centre systems and regulations