AECOM is seeking a Technical Design Lead - Data Centres to spearhead the design of complex hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. In this critical, client-facing role, you will be responsible for hands-on delivery, leading multi-disciplinary teams through every phase of the project lifecycle.
What You'll Do
- 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, campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design through to construction documentation.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs that meet client requirements and project timelines.
- Identify and mitigate project risks early, providing innovative and practical solutions.
- Support the wider Sector and Commercial teams on commercial and contractual governance, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients and interface with Client CAM.
- Present to clients and stakeholders, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery output.
- Collaborate with design teams and local delivery teams to ensure localisation and permitting compliance.
- Respond to client requirements in a timely manner.
Team & Environment
You will lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams, working collaboratively to deliver complex projects.
Work Mode
This role operates on a local-country basis, with a focus on projects across the UK and Europe.
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer.
