AECOM Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Company Overview
Work with Us. Change the World.
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.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. 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.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
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 manage multi‑disciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and maintain strong client relationships. This client‑facing, hands‑on delivery role offers career progression on high‑profile, fast‑paced projects with global clients. Regular travel across UK&I and European offices will be expected.
Responsibilities
* 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 the broader 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.
Qualifications
* 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.
Additional Information
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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through unrivaled technical and digital expertise, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
You will have flexible hybrid work options. We promote a safe, respectful workplace that values diversity and inclusion. AECOM provides a wide range of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet diverse employee needs.
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. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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