Principal Architect for Data Center Projects

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR was ranked #1 among the "Top 30 Data Center Architecture + AE Firms" in BD+C's "2022 Giants 400" report - the list of the largest architecture, engineering and construction firms in the United States.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Principal Architect for Data Center Projects, we'll count on you to:

Business Development, Marketing and Practice Growth:

Develop new business opportunities for the data center project architecture practice

Partner with Architecture leadership to develop growth plan to support growth of UK HC practice

Be well-connected in the industry

Lead the data center production team in the UK

Liaison to HDR design and delivery teams outside UK

Lead HDR’s marketing efforts to win new business, including proposal strategy and writing and interview presentations

Develop annual BD/marketing plan

Bring energy, excitement, and fun to thriving practice

Client Management and Project Delivery Responsibilities:

Lead architectural data center projects of varying sizes

Direct design team and collaborates with other project leadership

Enjoy working directly with clients

Oversee the design team’s performance

Collaborate with PM to ensure project profitability

Ensure firm’s project delivery processes are met

Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practice

Help keep our staff sharp, trained, and effective

Perform other duties as needed

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Required Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or closely related field

A minimum of10 years’ experience of working as project lead

Have a strong recent experience of working with Data Centre projects

Registered Architect (ARB, RIBA)

Must have experience on large-scale projects

Must be able to lead a team on projects

Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market

Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be willing to travel

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned

culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Architecture

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.