Senior Architect - Data Centres in London

Senior Architect - Data Centres in London

London Full-Time 59400 - 72600 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative architectural design for cutting-edge data centre projects across Europe.
  • Company: Join a global firm shaping future-ready facilities with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work options, competitive pay, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and technical excellence.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in critical infrastructure while enhancing your design skills.
  • Qualifications: Fully qualified Architect or Technologist with experience in large-scale design projects.

The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.

Overview

As Senior Architect/Designer, you will drive multi-disciplinary architectural design for data centre projects across Europe from our UK hub.

You collaborate with engineering leads to deliver integrated outputs within tight timelines and ensure safety-focused design governance.

You’ll present to clients, uphold Technical Excellence, and guide teams through digital design workflows.

This role blends hands-on design with leadership, enabling multi-site coordination and continuous improvement.

Join a global firm delivering critical infrastructure and shaping future-ready facilities.

  • Pay / Benefits
  • hybrid work options
  • career development and CPD
  • well-being programs
  • global firm with scale
  • competitive compensation and benefits
  • equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate design across architectural and engineering teams to deliver integrated outputs.
  • Ensure governance and quality controls at bid stage and during delivery.
  • Present design concepts to clients and prospective clients.
  • Apply CDM Safety in Design principles throughout design stages.
  • Organise work to meet deadlines and manage multi-disciplinary design documentation for correctness.
  • Maintain adherence to AECOM Technical Excellence standards.
  • Facilitate client, contractor, and regulatory communications to resolve issues.
  • Support Design Team Interface with Site Team for timely design support.
  • Assist with Technical Excellence initiatives, resource management, and CPD/training.
  • Utilise up-to-date software and digital tools to boost productivity and staff training.
  • Key requirements
  • Fully Qualified Architect or Technologist with experience on large multi-disciplinary design projects, preferably Data Centres.
  • Proficient in CAD; experience with Auto CAD and REVIT; working knowledge of REVIT 3D modelling required.
  • Knowledge of Sketchup, Photoshop, In Design, Power Point; training available.
  • Familiarity with Common Data Environments (CDE) such as Forma ACC, Project Wise, Autodesk Docs.
  • Attention to detail; methodical design planning and organization.
  • English proficient with strong communication skills.
  • Eligible to work in the UK.
  • creative
  • practical
  • adaptable
  • Auto CAD
  • REVIT
  • Sketchup

Senior Architect - Data Centres in London employer: AECOM

At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.

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Contact Details:

AECOM Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Architect - Data Centres in London

Architectural Design
Multi-disciplinary Coordination
Safety in Design (CDM)
Technical Excellence
Client Presentation Skills
Project Management
Attention to Detail