Design Lead – Data Centre Civils
3 days ago
City of London
Design Lead – Data Centre Civils, Heavy Civils and Groundworks Overview Keltbray is seeking an experienced Design Lead with a strong background in delivering complex civil engineering design for data centres, heavy civils, and large-scale groundworks projects. You will lead the design coordination, assurance, and technical development of major mission critical projects, ensuring that design outputs are fully aligned with construction requirements, client expectations, and programme constraints within fast paced data centre environments. Main Purpose of the Role Take ownership of the technical design process for data centre civils packages, from early concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. You will bring extensive experience in coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, managing technical interfaces within hyperscale or enterprise data centres, and driving design clarity to support safe, efficient self delivery. Key Responsibilities Design Leadership • Apply in-depth knowledge of data centre design principles, including:, • Substructure and superstructure interfaces, • High volume service corridors and trenching, • External infrastructure and heavy civils elements, • Provide clear, accurate reports to the Preconstruction Director and Project Director on design progress, outstanding actions, risks, and coordination requirements. Person Specification Technical Competence Essential • Proven experience leading design delivery for data centres, mission critical facilities, or major heavy civils and groundworks projects., • Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design processes covering civil, structural, and infrastructure interfaces., • Experience working within contractor or design and build environments., • Professional qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Design Management, or related discipline., • Chartered status with ICE, IStructE, CIOB, or equivalent professional body. Diversity and Inclusion We advocate for difference and champion diversity to foster an inclusive environment that allows our people to bring their true selves to their work every day and enable our people to thrive by promoting health and preventing harm. Keltbray welcomes everyone who shares our values, regardless of their age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, maternity status, marital status, pregnancy, religion, sex or sexual orientation.