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AECOM Stage Screen Demo - Data Centre – Key Account Delivery Lead in London, United Kingdom
Company Description
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team working with Data Centre clients across both Hyperscale and Colocation and also Enterprise on projects across Europe. These projects are led from our specialist data centre team based in the UK in conjunction with our local teams across Europe who ensure localisation and permitting delivery, but also other global design teams providing resource and capability to the projects.
We are seeking someone with a strong technical background in the DC sector who can lead a multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering project with a key client at a Director level.
In this role, you will take the lead in internal commercial and contractual governance for the client, ensuring compliance to internal process, managing risk to AECOM and ensuring profitable delivery.
You’ll be the key contact for a high-profile client delivering across multiple data centre projects.
You’ll drive technical excellence, manage delivery teams, and ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
You’ll have the platform to influence, lead and shape the future of AECOM’s data centre delivery capability at a senior level.
The location of the role is flexible within the UK / Ireland however it will be important that it is local to one of our hubs of expertise – London, Dublin, Manchester and the role will require travel within the UK&I and Europe.
Ideally you will live locally to an office or be willing to relocate.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Lead a portfolio of data centre projects across Europe from a delivery, technical and commercial standpoint
Act as the primary escalation point for client and internal teams across all project stages
Manage commercial performance, governance, and compliance with internal processes
Coordinate bids and supplier requests, ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines
Chair strategic meetings, lead financial reviews, and report key metrics to senior leadership
Ensure consistency and quality across all deliverables, managing resource allocation and resolving technical issues proactively
Who We’re Looking For:
A Chartered Engineer or equivalent with a strong technical background in the data centre sector
Experienced in leading complex, multi-disciplinary design projects (AEC, MEP, Civil/Structural)
A confident communicator and relationship builder who can lead client interactions at director level
Commercially savvy with experience managing risk, governance, and profitability
Willing to travel across UK&I and Europe as required
Qualifications
In-depth understanding of building systems, regulations, contracts, and construction types
Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office, and collaborative digital platforms
Strong knowledge of design workflows and managing fast-paced project environments
A valid driving licence and proven ability to manage competing priorities
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
ReqID: J10129191
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: null
Work Location Model: Hybrid