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Technical Design Lead- Data Centres
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Technical Design Lead- Data Centres
Technical Design Lead – Data Centres (UK&I/Europe)
About AECOM
Work with Us. Change the World. AECOM delivers a better world through infrastructure consulting. From improving transportation and skylines to ensuring clean water and reliable energy, we partner with clients to tackle complex challenges and build lasting legacies. As a global team of 50,000+ planners, designers, engineers, scientists, and innovators, we thrive on solving pressing challenges across Europe with bold ideas and big impact.
Global Recognition:
- Fortune 500 firm
- Revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025
- Global leader in transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environmental solutions
Now is an ideal time to join us as accelerating global infrastructure investment drives unprecedented opportunities.
Job Description: Technical Design Lead – Data Centres
Role Overview
We are looking for an **experienced and technically proficient Technical Design Lead to lead the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. This client-facing, hands-on role ensures technical excellence, multi-disciplinary team coordination, and strong client engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing dynamic designs for high-profile, high-stakes projects with global clients
- Regular travel across UK, Ireland, and Europe (due to the cross-regional nature of the work)
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Leadership & Design Delivery
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (including architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, BMS/EPMS) across UK, Ireland, and Europe.
- Oversee all project phases:
- Site due diligence
- Campus planning
- Conceptual, schematic, and detailed design
- Construction documentation
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs that meet client requirements and project deadlines.
- Identify and mitigate project-specific risks, offering innovative and practical solutions.
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2. Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients, interfacing with their client delivery teams (CAM).
- Present to clients and stakeholders, ensuring prioritised, high-quality outputs on time.
- Provide technical and commercial support to sector/commercial teams, ensuring contractual compliance and risk mitigation.
3. Delivery & Localisation Compliance
- Collaborate with design and local delivery teams to ensure project localisations and permits compliance.
- Manage rapid, effective responses to client requirements in fast-paced environments.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent professional qualification).
- Extensive experience in data centre design and project management (minimum 7+ years in relevant design roles).
- Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex data centre projects.
- Strong understanding of:
- Permitting processes
- Building system integration
- Regulations, codes of practice, and construction methodologies (e.g., BREEAM, Uptime Institute Tiers)
- Ability to managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Architecture or Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or closely related fields.
- Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer or Tier Professional certification.
- Proficiency in digital design workflows, particularly Revit and collaboration tools.
- Demonstrate clear professional growth via work history and active participation in industry development.
Benefits & Work Environment
Our Purpose-Driven Culture
- Join an global team united by the goal of transforming environments through infrastructure excellence.
- Contribute to sustainable, future-ready projects with a global impact on business and society.
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Flexibility & Hybrid Work
AECOM fosters a culture of integration while offering:
- Hybrid work options for flexibility
- Support for ground-breaking ideas and pioneering mindsets
- Environment that encourages authentic inclusion, leveraging diverse talents for transformational outcomes.
Compensation & Well-being
By bringing their whole selves to work, AECOM empowers employees with:
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Comprehensive baseline compensations, benefits, and wellness programs tailored to professional and personal needs.
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Career growth opportunities in a forward-thinking, publicly traded firm.
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Access to industry-leading technology and innovation, ensuring enriching daily work with impact at scale.
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM believes in empowering your full potential.
Disability Confident Compliance
We actively encourage candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions to apply. AECOM has subscribed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to all eligible candidates meeting job essential criteria. Contact us at [email protected] to request interview support.
Location & Contact Details
Legal Entity: AECOM Limited Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Location:
- UK - London (Aldgate Tower)
- Hybrid working model available
Additional Notes
- Successful candidates are required to attend an in-person onboarding at an AECOM office in the UK as an employment condition.
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