IT & Software

Technical Design Lead- Data Centres

AECOM

Edinburgh · City of Edinburgh · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will lead the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will head multi-disciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and manage client relationships on high-profile assignments. The position is client-facing, with travel across UKI and Europe and opportunities for career progression. You’ll tackle complex design challenges and help shape scalable, compliant solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Pay / Benefits
  • hybrid work options
  • competitive compensation and benefits
  • well-being programs
  • equal opportunity employer
  • Disability Confident
  • global, publicly traded firm environment
Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams across UKI and Europe
  • Oversee all project phases from due diligence to construction documentation
  • Ensure timely, high-quality design outputs meeting client requirements
  • Identify and mitigate project risks with innovative solutions
  • Support commercial governance and risk mitigation with Sector and Commercial teams
  • Build and maintain trusted client relationships and interface with Client CAM
  • Present to clients and stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence
  • Collaborate with design and delivery teams to ensure localising and permitting compliance
  • Respond to client requirements in a timely manner
Key requirements
  • Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent)
  • Extensive data centre design and/or project management experience
  • 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
  • Excellent communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Revit and digital design workflows
  • Data centre design fundamentals
  • Knowledge of permitting and regulatory compliance

Reference: WJ-747_30419428

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