Data Center Architect

Hamilton Barnes is supporting a DC provider who are looking for an experienced Data Centre Architect to provide design, review, and consultancy expertise for major data centre projects across Europe. This role is ideal for professionals with deep experience in hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical facilities. This will be an initial 6-month contract, with views for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architectural design and technical planning for data centre projects, including power, cooling, resilience, and space utilisation.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and compliance checks.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and operators to ensure best-practice design standards are maintained.
• Provide strategic guidance for capacity planning, energy efficiency, and infrastructure upgrades.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Data Centre Architect or senior design engineer.
• Strong knowledge of Tier IV design, TIA-942, Uptime Institute standards.
• Experience across multiple EU countries and working with international teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join:

• Be part of high-profile data centre projects in Europe.
• Flexible contract, competitive daily rates, and travel/expenses package.
• Influence the design and delivery of next-generation critical infrastructure.

Location: EU-wide (onsite and remote mix depending on project)

Contract Duration: 6–12 months, potential extensions

Rate: €800 p/d