IT & Software

Technical Design Lead - Data Centres

AECOM

Manchester · Greater Manchester · United Kingdom

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

Reference: WJ-747_30149572

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