About the Role
The role involves leading architectural design for mission-critical data centre facilities, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead architectural planning and design for high-performance data centre facilities
- Oversee technical quality and innovation in building systems integration
- Coordinate with engineering disciplines to ensure seamless project delivery
- Develop design strategies that meet client specifications and operational needs
- Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and sustainability standards
- Manage design documentation through all project phases from concept to construction
- Mentor junior architects and technical staff across project teams
- Collaborate with clients to understand functional and technical requirements
- Lead design reviews and risk assessments for complex infrastructure projects
- Integrate energy efficiency and resilience into facility layouts
- Support procurement processes by preparing technical specifications
- Ensure architectural designs support scalability and future expansion
- Guide the implementation of secure and reliable operational environments
- Maintain alignment with project schedules and budget constraints
- Promote the use of BIM and digital design tools across workflows
- Address technical challenges during construction with timely solutions
- Ensure designs meet environmental and regulatory compliance
- Facilitate coordination between contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
- Lead post-design evaluations to improve future project performance
- Stay current with advancements in data centre architecture and construction methods
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with site and office presence
Team
Part of a multidisciplinary team delivering large-scale technical projects
Project Types
- Design of Tier III and Tier IV data centres
- Mission-critical operations facilities
- Hyperscale computing infrastructure
- Enterprise data centre modernizations
- Edge computing facility deployments
Technical Expertise
- High-density cooling systems integration
- Power redundancy and distribution planning
- Scalable structural design for future growth
- Secure access and physical protection layouts
- Resilient building envelope solutions
Sustainability Focus
- Energy-efficient architectural design
- Water usage reduction strategies
- Use of low-impact construction materials
- Integration with renewable energy sources
- Lifecycle assessment of building components
Client Engagement
- Regular design presentations to stakeholders
- Workshops to define operational requirements
- Facilitation of cross-functional alignment
- Reporting on design progress and risks
- Support during procurement and contractor selection
Professional Development
- Access to technical training programs
- Opportunities for industry certification support
- Participation in design innovation forums
- Mentorship within global design networks
- Attendance at relevant industry conferences
Available for qualified candidates
