Technical Design Lead - Data Centres

As Technical Design Lead in the data centre team, you guide the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise projects across Europe. You manage cross-disciplinary teams and maintain key client relationships to ensure technical excellence and on-time outputs. Your work spans from early due diligence to construction documentation, shaping high-impact data centre solutions. This role combines hands-on delivery with leadership and global collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation
• well-being programs
• global opportunities
• access to industry-leading technology
• transformational work with big impact

• 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 to construction documentation
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs meeting client requirements
• Identify and mitigate project risks with innovative, 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 to ensure quality delivery
• Collaborate with design and local delivery teams for localisation and permitting compliance
• Respond to client requirements in a timely manner

• 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

• communication
• interpersonal skills
• presentation skills
• data centre design
• project management
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