Director of Architecture

At Springtide, a division of IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, we listen, understand, and lean into complex challenges to unlock new solutions and realize opportunities with our partners. Distinguished by our agility, creativity, expertise, and owner’s perspective, we deliver faster time-to-market and longer-lasting value, enabling you to do more. We are looking for a talented Data Centre Architectural Technical Director to join our dedicated team at our office located in the UK or Europe.

In this role, you will lead, develop, and advance the Architectural & Digital Design discipline for data centre projects across the region. This discipline includes Architectural Designers, Technical Architects, BIM Managers, and Digital Delivery Specialists. You will also ensure excellence in design quality, technical execution, innovation, and alignment with global standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Hold full responsibility and accountability for the Data Centre Architectural & Digital Design discipline.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables through structured QA/QC processes and technical audits.
• Support business development through technical expertise, proposal input, and design effort estimation.
• Maintain deep technical proficiency in data centre architectural design, enabling effective resource planning and project execution.
• Drive strategic initiatives, innovation, and digital transformation within the discipline.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for architectural and digital delivery methodologies.
• Oversee discipline-specific budget management, inter-office collaboration, and quality assurance.
• Ensure alignment with global architectural, BIM, and digital engineering standards, tools, and workflows.

Project & Technical Leadership

• Collaborates with Regional Directors, Project Managers, and Proposal Managers to define project scope, complexity, schedule, and design requirements.
• Assigns appropriate architectural and digital design personnel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality project delivery.
• Defines efficient workflows and levels of design detail appropriate for each project phase.
• Estimates design hours and supports project planning for architectural and BIM deliverables.
• Ensures accuracy, consistency, and completeness of all architectural outputs in accordance with engineering principles, quality standards, codes, and project schedules.
• Provides technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to all discipline members.

Strategic & Organisational Leadership

• Develops a long-term strategic plan for the Data Centre Architectural & Digital Design discipline aligned with company goals.
• Contributes to regional strategic planning and operational improvement initiatives.
• Leads the Architectural & Digital Design Communities of Practice (CoPs) to advance frameworks, standards, and best prac...

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