Senior Architect

What you will do

Colt Data Centre Services has more than 25 years of experience designing, constructing, and operating highly efficient and resilient data centres across Europe and Asia. We support global financial institutions, media companies, corporates, and hyperscale cloud providers. Our customer-first ethos, commitment to sustainability, and consistent delivery standards underpin everything we do. We believe exceptional results are delivered by exceptional people, and we foster an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture.

What we're looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ARB Qualified Architect with expertise in data centre design to join our team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
You will be part of the Global Design & Engineering team, reporting to the Head of Civils, Structure and Architecture. 
Working closely with customer, stakeholders, and the regional project teams, you will ensure that our data centres are designed and built to match our Global Standards and exceed expectations.  

Responsibilities
•    Lead the development of test‑fit layouts for new site opportunities across EMEA and APAC, working closely with Development Managers and/or the Sales Team to evaluate feasibility and alignment with strategic objectives.
•    Assess incoming sales opportunities and customer SOQs against Global Design Standards, ensuring technical compliance and providing support to the Sales Team during early engagement.
•    Review customer design standards to identify specific project requirements, constraints, and opportunities for innovation.
•    Contribute to internal initiatives aimed at enhancing global design standards, architectural guidelines, and brand consistency across all regions.
•    Oversee the application of Global Standards throughout design development, updating documentation and requirements to reflect new technologies, industry trends, and lessons learned.
•    Accountable for the architectural design of data centres through the completion of Stage 3, collaborating with regional project teams to ensure design integrity, technical accuracy, and adherence to global guidelines.
•    Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, construction, and external consultants, to ensure cohesive design development, alignment with project budgets, and adherence to programme milestones.
•    Participate in site visits across EMEA and APAC to verify construction progress, assess compliance with design intent, and uphold quality standards.
•    Review and evaluate design development across all project stages, ensuring consistency, technical accuracy, and alignment with project objectives.
•    Produce architectural drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation.
•    Analyse project’s metrics to insure the efficiency of each design.

Experience
Qualified Architect, registered with RIBA.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in data centre design and construction.
In-depth knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations governing data centre design and construction.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, InDesign, BIM360, ACC and other relevant design software.
Excellent communication and project management skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Flexibility to travel to project sites as required.