AECOM
Technical Design Lead- Data Centres
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Technical Design Lead: Data Centres (Europe) - UK & International
About AECOM
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving infrastructure, ensuring reliable energy supply, or transforming data centres, our work helps people and communities thrive. As the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges and create lasting impact. With a culture built on innovation, equity, diversity, and inclusion, we offer transformative opportunities to make a global difference.
Join over 50,000 professionals across the globe and become part of a team shaping the future of data centre infrastructure.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Technical Design Lead to join our dynamic multidisciplinary data centre team in Europe. This critical role will focus on leading the end-to-end design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across the UK and Europe.
This is a client-facing, hands-on delivery role with opportunities for career progression. You will work on high-profile, fast-paced projects with global clients while fostering strong client relationships. Regular travel across UK & Ireland (UK&I) and European offices is expected.
The Ideal CandidateWill
You will have:
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Technical Excellence & Leadership:
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical (M&E), Plumbing, Security, Fire Protection, ICT, BMS/EPMS) across UK&I and Europe.
- Oversee all phases of data centre projects, from site due diligence and campus planning through conceptual, schematic, and detailed design, to construction documentation.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality technical design outputs aligned with client requirements, regulations, and project deadlines.
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Project & Risk Management:
- Identify and mitigating technical, commercial, and logistical risks proactively.
- Support Sector and Commercial teams in contractual governance, ensuring compliance and mitigating project risks.
- Drive innovative and practical solutions to overcome project challenges.
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Client & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients and their Client Capital Allocation Managers (CAMs).
- Present technical deliverables and updates to clients and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
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Regulatory & Consultative Expertise:
- Collaborate with design teams and local delivery teams to ensure localisation and permiting compliance.
- Follow rigorous Uptime Institute Tier standards while addressing client-specific requirements.
What You’ll Bring (Essential & Preferred Qualifications)
Essential Requirements
✅ Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent professional qualification). ✅ Extensive experience in data centre design and/or project leadership (min. 5+ years). ✅ Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams on complex, high-impact projects. ✅ Deep understanding of:
- Building systems and regulatory requirements (e.g., data centre standards, energy efficiency codes).
- Permitting and approval processes (local and regional).
- Contemporary construction methodologies. ✅ Exceptional project management and time-management skills, balancing multiple concurrent projects. ✅ Strong persuasive and collaborative skills (client-facing, with excellent team presentation and communication). ✅ Willingness to travel frequently across Europe and the UK.
Preferred (Not Mandatory but a Plus)
🔺 Degree in Architecture, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or related field). 🔺 Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer or Accredited Tier Professional (Tier Data Centre Certification). 🔺 Proficiency in Revit and digital design tools (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, NoSphere, Tallysman’s IPD}. 🔺 Demonstrated track record of professional development (e.g., CPD, industry accreditation, certifications).
Why Join AECOM?
Impact & Growth
✔ Work on transformational infrastructure and data centre projects with meaningful global impact. ✔ Drive engineering excellence and help set industry standards for sustainable and resilient data centre design.
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Flexible & Future-Focused Work
✔ Hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between AECOM offices, remote work, and client sites. ✔ Access to cutting-edge technology and innovation, embracing digitisation and ESG leadership. ✔ Pioneering culture: Action is rewarded, creative problem-solving experience is encouraged.
Investment in Your Success
✔ Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Holistic health and well-being programs.
- Educational up-skilling and leadership development opportunities.
- Generous parental leave, childcare support, and family-friendly policies.
- Social, team-building, and inclusion initiatives that respect all backgrounds.
** Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)**
We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity thrives. At AECOM, you will: ✔ Be part of a supportive culture that values multiple perspectives. ✔ Access mentorship, sponsorship, and advocacy networks to support your career progression.
Equality & Fairness
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate:
- Disability Confident hiring (interviews for candidates with disabilities/long-term conditions).
- Requests for reasonable accommodations can be emailed to ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com.
- Diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to fairness, transparency, and ethical recruitment.
Next Steps
This role goes through Rapid can apply via AECOM’s careers page. Applications will be reviewed in confidence, in accordance with EEO guidelines.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with a legacy of innovation, where we combine bold vision with operational excellence to build a sustainable future.
Reach out early with your application to join a team delivering a better world.
ReqID: REF59057C Business Group: Buildings & Places (B&P), Data Centres Solutions (DCS) Location Model: Hybrid Work Career Area: Engineering
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