Head of Data Center Design

Company: asobbi
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Location: London
Job Description:

We’re supporting a rapidly scaling infrastructure business building next-generation HPC and AI data centres across the UK, Eu and US.

They are looking for a senior technical leader to own the design standards, technical direction, and early-stage development of high-density data centre projects, while managing and challenging external consultants, design houses, and D&B partners.

This is a hands-on role focused on driving standardisation, scalability, and technical excellence across multiple live projects. The business is moving from delivering single sites to managing several major deployments concurrently, including large-scale projects entering construction over the next 6–12 months.

Key areas include:

  • Data centre design governance
  • HPC / high-density infrastructure
  • Power and cooling architecture
  • Early-stage project development (RIBA Stages 0–3)
  • External consultant and contractor management
  • Standardisation and repeatable deployment models

The ideal background:

  • Mission-critical or hyperscale data centre environments
  • Strong M&E engineering understanding
  • Experience working with consultants, contractors, or design houses
  • Comfortable operating across both strategy and detailed technical delivery
  • Hands-on, execution-focused mindset

This is an opportunity to join a well-funded business at a pivotal growth stage and play a key role in shaping its long-term infrastructure platform.

Posted: May 28th, 2026