Technical Design Lead - Data Centres

As Technical Design Lead, you will steer the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centres across Europe. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and maintain strong client relationships on fast-paced, high-profile projects. Your role combines hands-on design with client-facing governance, traveling across UK&I and Europe. You’ll shape project outcomes through proactive risk mitigation and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. This is a growth-focused opportunity at a global firm delivering critical infrastructure.

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and benefits programs
• well-being programs
• global exposure and collaboration across offices
• industry-leading technology and digital capability
• transformational work with big impact

• 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 to construction documentation
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs meeting client requirements and timelines
• Identify and mitigate project risks early with innovative solutions
• Support Sector and Commercial teams on governance, 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 local delivery teams for localisation 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 track record of 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

• Excellent communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Revit and digital design workflows
• Knowledge of building systems and construction methodologies
• Project management and coordination across disciplines