Head of Data Centre Design

Head of Data Centre Design | Climate Tech Infrastructure | Up to £120k The Role We're looking for a senior, hands-on technical leader to own the end-to-end design governance of our data center projects.

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

Over the next 6-9 months, you'll be the technical authority coordinating design work across external engineering teams, working closely with our site sourcing team on project briefs and delivery.

Once established, you'll build and lead a team to optimize our reference architecture as we scale globally.

This isn't a typical data center roleyou'll be working at the intersection of HPC infrastructure, energy systems, and thermal network integration.

What You'll Do Own and develop our data center reference architecture and technical standards Lead technical review, challenge, and sign-off of all externally produced designs Provide hands-on oversight across M&E disciplinespower architecture, high-density cooling, heat recovery interfaces Manage day-to-day relationships with architects, MEP consultants, and design-build contractors Support construction and commissioning teams with rapid technical decision-making Translate technical strategy into clear Employer's Requirements and design briefs Ensure designs meet HPC performance requirements, resilience targets, and heat-reuse objectives What We're Looking For Essential: 8-12 years in data center or mission-critical facility design with strong M&E background Proven experience as technical authority over third-party designs Track record delivering complex engineering projects from concept through commissioning Experience with HPC environments, high-density cooling, and resilient power systems Practical, hands-on mindsetcomfortable diving into detailed design when needed Strong understanding of D&B delivery models Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Comfortable in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments Highly Desirable: Experience in energy or electrical infrastructure sectors Exposure to heat reuse, district heating, or thermal networks Broader system design experience beyond pure data center work Large infrastructure construction and operations background Chartered Engineer status What We Offer Salary up to £120k competitive package Hybrid working (office-based with flexibility) The chance to work at the cutting edge of sustainable infrastructure Mission-aligned, sharp team tackling a real climate challenge Opportunity to shape technical strategy as we scale globally We're looking for the right person, not the fastest hirehappy to wait for exceptional talent. xwzovoh

Interested? Apply now with your CV.