About the job
AECOM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Design Lead to join our innovative and multidisciplinary data centre team. In this crucial role, you will spearhead the design and implementation of complex hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects throughout Europe. You will manage diverse teams of professionals, ensuring technical excellence and nurturing strong client relationships.
This is a dynamic, client-facing role that offers significant opportunities for career advancement while working on prestigious, fast-paced projects for global clients.
Regular travel across our UK&I and European offices will be a requirement of this position.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (including Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Security, Fire Protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS) across UK&I and Europe.
Oversee all phases of data centre projects, from site due diligence and campus planning to conceptual, schematic, and detailed design, culminating in construction documentation.
Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality design outputs that meet client specifications and project schedules.
Identify and mitigate project risks proactively, offering innovative and practical solutions.
Support broader Sector and Commercial teams with commercial and contractual governance, ensuring compliance and risk management.
Establish and maintain trusted relationships with key clients and interface effectively with Client CAM.
Deliver presentations to clients and stakeholders, ensuring high-quality and timely project outputs.
Work collaboratively with design teams and local delivery teams to ensure compliance with local regulations and permitting requirements.
Respond promptly and effectively to client needs.

