Senior Architect

Role Overview

Senior Architect – Data Centre at AtkinsRéalis. The role leads the design, planning, and development of large-scale, mission-critical data centre facilities.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. The global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers works with industry partners and clients to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.

Role Purpose

Lead the end-to-end architectural design and planning of data centre facilities, delivering scalable, resilient, energy-efficient, and compliant solutions that meet operational, sustainability, and reliability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Planning

• Lead the end-to-end architectural design and planning of data centre facilities.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, detailed, and construction-ready designs for greenfield and brownfield data centre projects.
• Develop layouts for white space, technical rooms, support facilities, and ancillary infrastructure.
• Conduct design reviews, feasibility studies, and space utilization assessments.
• Support site selection, due diligence activities, and capacity planning exercises.

Standards & Compliance

• Incorporate Tier III/Tier IV design principles and industry best practices into all projects.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations, fire and life safety codes, and data centre standards.
• Ensure designs meet operational, scalability, sustainability, and reliability objectives.

Technical Integration

• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICT requirements.
• Review and approve architectural drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation.
• Manage design risks and recommend innovative solutions to complex architectural challenges.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning, operational readiness, and project handover activities.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and green building practices.
• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in data centre design and construction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture or a related discipline.
• Registered Architect or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 10+ years of architectural design experience, including significant experience in data centre projects.
• Proven experience designing hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or mission-critical data centre facilities.
• Strong knowledge of data centre planning and design principles, Tier III and Tier IV standards, building codes and regulatory compliance, fire and life safety design, sustainable and energy-efficient design practices, and space planning and capacity management.
• Knowledge of Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, NFPA, and related industry standards.
• Strong understanding of data centre operational requirements and resilience strategies.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360, and other architectural design software.
• BIM and 3D modelling tools.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in fast-paced environments.

Additional Information

Employment Type

• Employee
• Regular

Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.