Technical Design Lead- Data Centres

We are seeking a experienced and technically proficient Technical Design Lead to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary data centre team. This role is pivotal in leading the design and delivery of complex hyperscale colocation and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will be responsible for managing multi-disciplinary teams ensuring technical excellence and maintaining strong client relationships.

This is a client-facing hands-on delivery role with opportunity for career progression working on high-profile fast-paced projects with global clients.

As part of this role regular travel across our UK&I European offices will be expected.

Heres what youll 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 on 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.

Qualifications :

Heres what were looking for:

• Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent professional qualification).

• Extensive experience in data centre design and/or project management.

• Proven experience in 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Architecture Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer or Accredited Tier Professional.

• Working knowledge of Revit and digital design workflows.

• A clear work history and proof of professional development and learning.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1