Technical Design Lead - Data Centres in Wales

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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 our UK&I + European offices will be expected.

Here’s 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 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.
• Undertake regular reviews of resource requirements on the projects and discuss with technical leads.
• Highlight any change control required on the project and agree with the wider team how this is presented to the client.
• Undertake regular review on project spend, and review with technical leads.

Here’s what we’re 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.

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.

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll 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.