Technical Design Lead - Data Centres

In this role you lead a multidisciplinary data centre design team to deliver complex hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise projects across Europe. You will drive technical excellence, manage client relationships, and ensure timely, high-quality design outputs. The position combines hands-on delivery with leadership and travel across UK&I and Europe to support global clients. You’ll influence design decisions and risk mitigation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet regulatory and permitting requirements. This is a high-impact, client-facing opportunity at a leading infrastructure firm.

• hybrid work options
• well-being programs
• global opportunities
• industry-leading technology and thinking

• Lead 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 due diligence through construction documentation
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs meeting client requirements and timelines
• 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 timely, high-quality delivery
• Collaborate with design and delivery teams to ensure localization and permitting compliance
• Respond to client requirements in a timely manner

• 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
• Revit and digital design workflows
• data centre design knowledge
• understanding of building systems and regulations