Principal Architect - Data Centres
Core
Lead designer and coordinator for large multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, specifically data centres, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellence through all RIBA stages.
Role type
Senior IC Principal Architect (Infrastructure/Data Centres)
Builds
Architectural and engineering design packages for new builds, refurbishments, and expansions of data centres and other infrastructure.
Domain
Infrastructure + Architectural Design
Required skills
Technical design content, design management, digital technologies, design workflow, RIBA Stages knowledge, UK Building Systems/Standards/Regulations, CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite, line management, mentoring, client presentation, bid support, project budget management.
Preferred skills
ARB registration, RIBA Part 2 or Part 3, experience in Surface Transport/Rail/Aviation/Health Care/Science/Logistics, knowledge of building contracts.
Technologies
CAD software, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, TEAMS), CDE platforms.
Responsibilities
Lead designer responsibilities within multidisciplinary teams, coordinate design across architectural and engineering teams, present to clients, review and approve drawing information, manage delivery to demanding timelines, line management and mentoring, act as BR PD for compliance, support bids and fee proposals.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities