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Principal Architect - Data Centres

Belfast, gbFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11

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