Technical Design Lead- Data Centres

AECOM
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Interpersonal","Presentation","Leadership","Client management"]

Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams across UKI and Europe to deliver complex data centre projects from due diligence through construction documentation. Manage timelines, mitigate risks, ensure quality outputs, maintain client relationships, and support commercial governance while traveling across Europe as required.

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Technical Design Lead- Data Centres

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Job Summary

Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams across UKI and Europe to deliver complex data centre projects from due diligence through construction documentation. Manage timelines, mitigate risks, ensure quality outputs, maintain client relationships, and support commercial governance while traveling across Europe as required.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Manager level

Key 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 that meet client requirements and project timelines.
  • •Identify and mitigate project risks early, providing innovative and practical solutions.
  • •Support on the wider Sector and Commercial teams on commercial and contractual governance, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Travel: Medium travel

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.
Experience:Data centresInfrastructureConstruction
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationInterpersonalPresentationLeadershipClient management
Certifications:Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer or Accredited Tier ProfessionalChartered Engineer or Architect
Languages:English
Tech Stack:RevitDigital design workflows

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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