IT & Software

Technical Design Lead - Data Centres

AECOM

Birmingham · West Midlands · United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Pay / Benefits
  • hybrid work options
  • competitive compensation
  • well-being programs
  • global opportunities
  • access to industry-leading technology
  • transformational work with big impact
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 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
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
  • communication
  • interpersonal skills
  • presentation skills
  • data centre design
  • project management
  • Revit

Reference: WJ-747_31173128 · Posted 01 Nov 2026

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