Associate Director – Data Centres

Associate Director – Data Centres Help Shape the Future of Mission-Critical Infrastructure

As demand for digital infrastructure continues to accelerate across the UK and internationally, we are seeking an Associate Director – Data Centres to join our Architecture team in London, Newark or Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Architect with a strong background in data centre design and delivery to take a leading role on complex projects while contributing to the continued growth of our Architecture practice.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will support the delivery of technically demanding and high-profile developments, helping clients navigate the challenges associated with mission-critical facilities. If you are passionate about architectural excellence, client relationships and developing project teams, this is an opportunity to play a key role in one of the industry's fastest-growing sectors.

As Associate Director, you will provide leadership across the design and delivery of data centre projects, supporting clients from early-stage site due diligence and campus master planning through to detailed design, technical coordination and project completion. You will take responsibility for managing project teams, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and ensuring high-quality technical outputs are delivered in line with client requirements.

The role combines technical expertise, project leadership and client engagement. You will work closely with senior colleagues to support business growth, contribute to winning new work and help maintain strong client relationships while delivering successful project outcomes. As a senior member of the Architecture team, you will also support the development of colleagues and contribute to maintaining technical excellence across the business.

Your contribution will directly influence the successful delivery of mission-critical facilities that underpin digital services and technological growth. You will act as a key point of contact for project teams and clients, helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, collaboratively and to the highest professional standards.

Through your sector knowledge, technical expertise and commitment to client service, you will help strengthen our position within the data centre market while supporting the continued development of our Architecture team and project portfolio. You will also play an important role in identifying opportunities, supporting business growth initiatives and contributing to the successful pursuit of new projects.

You will bring significant experience in the design and delivery of co-location, hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments, together with a detailed understanding of the operational and technical requirements associated with these facilities. You will support the development of practical, coordinated and technically robust architectural solutions that meet client objectives while balancing performance, resilience, sustainability and operational requirements.

Experience undertaking site due diligence, campus master planning and the development of projects from concept, schematic and detailed design through to construction documentation and construction-stage support will be highly valued. You will have a strong understanding of the technical challenges associated with large-scale data centre environments and the ability to lead teams in delivering effective solutions.

You will lead the day-to-day delivery of projects, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are achieved. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will coordinate planning, permitting, civil and structural engineering, MEP, security, fire engineering, CDM and Building Safety Act requirements to deliver integrated project solutions.

Your ability to manage project risks, resolve technical challenges and maintain project momentum will be central to successful delivery. You will guide projects from inception through to completion, ensuring client expectations are met while maintaining the highest standards of technical quality.

You will develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and industry stakeholders, supporting the growth of both existing and new opportunities. You will identify opportunities within the market, contribute to sector growth strategies and help strengthen our reputation as a trusted adviser within the data centre industry.

You will lead and support proposals, bid submissions, presentations and project pursuits, working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to secure new opportunities and expand client relationships.

As a senior member of the Architecture team, you will provide…