About AECOM
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
Responsibilities
We are seeking an 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 UK&I + European offices will be expected.
•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
Requirements
•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
•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
Conditions
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options, whether working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
