Csa Lead

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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 a dynamic and experienced CSA Lead to lead Civil, Structural, and Architectural design delivery on complex data centre projects.

You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts to deliver highly technical and fast-paced projects for some of the world’s leading technology companies. This role offers the opportunity to take a leading position on sector-defining projects, contribute to innovation, and help shape the future of digital infrastructure.

The role offers flexibility in location across the UK & Ireland; however, proximity to one of our key hubs - London, Dublin, or Manchester is important. Ideally, you’ll be based near one of these offices or open to relocating.

The role will require travel within the UK&I and Europe.
- Here’s what you’ll do:_
- Act as the CSA design lead on data centre projects throughout all project phases.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination of civil, structural, and architectural design packages.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams (MEP, sustainability, digital, etc) to deliver integrated solutions.
- Ensure CSA design output is aligned with project schedules, budget, and client expectations
- Contribute to bid submissions and proposals with technical scoping, planning and resourcing input
- Engage with clients, contractors, and supply chain partners in a confident and solutions-driven manner
- Support the development and mentoring of junior engineers and architects
- Promote digital delivery and BIM best practices on all CSA workstreams
- Support QA/QC processes and contribute to internal technical reviews
- Who We’re Looking For:_
- Proven technical leadership in delivering CSA design on large-scale, mission-critical or complex buildings
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with a track record of collaborating with clients and partners
- Strong understanding of UK and European building regulations and data centre compliance requirements
- Proficient in relevant software tools including Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination platforms
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary consultancy or design & build environment
- 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**
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline, preferably Chartered status with a relevant institution (e.g., ICE, IStructE) or equivalent with a strong technical background in the data centre sector
- Experience working across international data centre programmes (hyperscale, colocation, enterprise)
- 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

**Additional Information**

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