Data Centre Lead - MEA

We are seeking a talented and experienced individual to oversee our MEA Data Centre business. Focus countries are KSA UAE Bahrain Qatar and South Africa.

This role will require both technical delivery (70%) and growing our business (30%) and you will be based in South Africa as our technical teams are based here. You will be required to travel to the Middle East and occasionally to Europe for client meetings and site visits and to attend industry conferences.

You will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on highprofile fastpaced data center projects for global clients.

As project and design manager you will oversee a wide variety of hyperscale data center projects from site due diligence master planning conceptual/schematic/detailed design through construction documents and construction administration.

You will be client facing and lead technical teams delivering the work and must be experienced in managing the design of hyperscale data centers with a background in architecture or engineering and have good written and verbal communication skills. 

You will maintain excellent relationships with our existing clients and grow the business by taking on new clients and delivering additional services and growing our multidisciplinary team.

You will have the ability to take what has already been built and organize grow and take it to new levels of service and revenue.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage data center core and shell due diligence and design projects (including architecture civil structural mechanical electrical plumbing security and fire protection) from start to finish ensuring budget/schedule adherence satisfaction of design requirements and quality.
• Develop trusting relationship with client stakeholders/buyers
• Develop technical and financial proposals for new data center design projects
• Administer oversee and perform peer review and quality checks in line with AECOM standards.
• Oversee and maintain responsibility for project basis of design and localization process.
• Establish and oversee a process to detect track and resolve scope changes errors or inconsistencies throughout the design process.
• Host and attend meetings with client and external stakeholders. 
• Manage and grow AECOMs data center design team fostering a sense comradery collective ownership and collaboration.
• Proactively manage and communicate change throughout the project both within AECOM and to our clients.
• Identify problems early and develop creative solutions.
• Contract management
• Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues.
• Identify onboard and offboard design resources in coordination with department leadership (as needed to support project execution).
• Influence and implement a MEA data center market strategy utilizing AECOMs global teams and capabilities
• Build MEA relationships with senior leaders at global data center companies alongside the global technology market sector leader and technology client account managers
• Lead and grow data center due diligence design and construction administration team and practice
• Work closely and collaboratively with AECOMs Global and Regional Market Sector Leaders (Europe India US LATAM Asia ANZ etc.) to share resources augment capabilities and bring the best of AECOM to each and every project.
• Grow existing clients in partnership with global technology market sector leader and technology client account managers
• Prepare and lead client presentations and interviews
• Travel asneeded to support project client and team needs.
• KPIs for this role would include project bookings executed net service revenue gross margin and quality

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University
• Master of Science / Engineering would be advantageous 
• 12 years experience within the Built Environment in a similar function or industry
• Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA would be advantageous

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 wellbeing 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 privatesector 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 . 

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 cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime