Senior Architect for Data Center Projects

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will lead multidisciplinary design teams on data centre projects, driving layout, detailing, and coordination across phases. You will work with clients, contractors, and internal teams in the UK and Europe to ensure code-compliant, high-quality architectural documents. You will guide QA/QC, specifications, and change management, shaping hyperscale data centre infrastructure. This opportunity sits within HDR’s employee-owned, collaborative culture, offering impactful work in a rapidly evolving data centre sector.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams and perform layout and detailing on architectural projects
Coordinate workload of team members through multiple phases to complete documents on schedule
Review architectural documents for conflicts with other disciplines
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews
Write and edit architectural specifications
Coordinate with affected disciplines on addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders
Lead projects in a dual management role as needed
Provide construction contract administration as needed
Establish owner/client and internal meetings and participate in code reviews
Incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents
Conduct site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines

Key requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
+5 years of experience delivering hyperscale data centre projects
Registered Architect
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
Proficient in Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
Strong knowledge of building regulations and good planning skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
Experience with preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications
An attitude and commitment to employee-owned culture