Data Centre Consultant (design and construction)

Data Centre, Design, Construction, Engineering, mechanical, Electrical, Cooling

Working with a leading consultancy/advisory firm specialising in the data centre industry to secure the services of a Data Centre consultant (design and construction) my client are working with investors, developers, operators and enterprise clients on high-impact international projects.

If you come from a design, construction, and engineering background and want to apply your experience across a broad range of client-facing, strategic, and technical advisory work - this could be the role for you.

As a Data Centre Consultant, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of advisory engagements across the full life cycle of data centre development - from early site selection and feasibility through to design management, supply chain procurement, construction oversight, and commissioning strategy.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the design and program delivery of data centre developments.
• Support or lead engagements spanning technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, design oversight, procurement support, and construction strategy.
• Provide subject matter input across MEP systems, layouts, infrastructure resilience, phasing strategies, and buildability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including design consultants, PMs, engineers, and client stakeholders.
  • Develop high-quality deliverables including client reports, technical memos, design reviews, and risk assessments.
  • Stay current on market trends, technology innovation, and industry standard
    • Represent the us in client meetings, industry events, and project workshops.

What we are looking for

• experience in data centre design, construction or project delivery, ideally in an operator, engineering or contractor environment.
• Proven understanding of critical systems design (mechanical, electrical, cooling, etc.) and data centre delivery best practices.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• A proactive mindset with an ability to adapt, learn, and solve problems in dynamic environments.
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, or a related discipline (Chartered status a plus).