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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect – Data Centre to lead the design, planning, and development of large-scale, mission-critical data centre facilities. The role requires expertise in data centre architecture, capacity planning, and infrastructure design to deliver scalable, resilient, energy-efficient, and compliant data centre solutions.
Your role
- Lead the end-to-end architectural design and planning of data centre facilities.
- Develop conceptual, schematic, detailed, and construction-ready designs for greenfield and brownfield data centre projects.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICT requirements.
- Ensure designs meet operational, scalability, sustainability, and reliability objectives.
- Develop layouts for white space, technical rooms, support facilities, and ancillary infrastructure.
- Incorporate Tier III/Tier IV design principles and industry best practices into all projects.
- Ensure compliance with local building regulations, fire and life safety codes, and data centre standards.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct design reviews, feasibility studies, and space utilization assessments.
- Support site selection, due diligence activities, and capacity planning exercises.
- Review and approve architectural drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation.
- Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and green building practices.
- Manage design risks and recommend innovative solutions to complex architectural challenges.
- Support commissioning, operational readiness, and project handover activities.
- Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in data centre design and construction.
Location
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-159976
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor'S or Master's Degree in Architecture or a related discipline.
- Registered Architect or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
- 10+ years of architectural design experience, including significant experience in data centre projects.
- Proven experience designing hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or mission-critical data centre facilities.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Data centre planning and design principles
- Tier III and Tier IV standards
- Building codes and regulatory compliance
- Fire and life safety design
- Sustainable and energy-efficient design practices
- Space planning and capacity management
- BIM and 3D modelling tools
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360, and other architectural design software.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
- Strong understanding of data centre operational requirements and resilience strategies.
- Knowledge of Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, NFPA, and related industry standards.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in fast-paced environments.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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