Head of Design (Data Center) in London

Head of Design (Data Center) in London

London Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
asobbi

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead design standards and technical direction for cutting-edge data centre projects.
  • Company: Rapidly scaling infrastructure business focused on HPC and AI data centres.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a chance to shape the future of tech.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with hands-on execution and collaboration with top consultants.
  • Why this job: Join a pivotal growth stage and make a real impact in the tech industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in mission-critical data centres and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.

We’re supporting a rapidly scaling infrastructure business building next-generation HPC and AI data centres across the UK, EU and US. They are looking for a senior technical leader to own the design standards, technical direction, and early-stage development of high-density data centre projects, while managing and challenging external consultants, design houses, and D&B partners. This is a hands-on role focused on driving standardisation, scalability, and technical excellence across multiple live projects. The business is moving from delivering single sites to managing several major deployments concurrently, including large-scale projects entering construction over the next 6–12 months.

Key areas include:

  • HPC / high-density infrastructure
  • Power and cooling architecture
  • External consultant and contractor management
  • Standardisation and repeatable deployment models

The ideal background:

  • Mission-critical or hyperscale data centre environments
  • Experience working with consultants, contractors, or design houses
  • Comfortable operating across both strategy and detailed technical delivery
  • Hands-on, execution-focused mindset

This is an opportunity to join a well-funded business at a pivotal growth stage and play a key role in shaping its long-term infrastructure platform.

Head of Design (Data Center) in London employer: asobbi

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing infrastructure business that is at the forefront of building next-generation HPC and AI data centres across the UK, EU, and US. As a Head of Design, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values innovation and technical excellence, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy the unique advantage of being part of a well-funded company during a pivotal growth stage, where your contributions will directly impact the future of high-density data centre projects.

asobbi

Contact Details:

asobbi Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Design (Data Center) in London

Design Standards Management
Technical Direction
High-Density Data Centre Design
Power and Cooling Architecture
External Consultant Management
Contractor Management
Standardisation of Deployment Models