Job Description A very reputable Multidisciplinary are looking out for an Associate Director within the Architecture team to lead on the delivery of Data Centre projects across the UK. This role can be based at either our Newark, Birmingham with a good degree of flexible working. This company Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors from logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, residential, energy and more as they strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. This is an exciting role for an individual looking to progress their career as an Associate Director within our industry leading team where we have an excellent reputation, offering a wealth of expertise in all sectors. Duties Include: Delivery lead Data Centre projects. Oversee due diligence and full-service design projects, providing leadership in in-house planning and permitting, civil and structural engineering, MEP, security, fire engineering, CDM, BSA and other relevant specialisms for both new build and major refurbishments. Guide projects from startup to completion, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule, meeting design requirements whilst maintaining consistent quality. Oversee the technical delivery within the data centre sector, setting standards, mentoring, and coaching the team to ensure excellence. Build and maintain strong working relationships with all and working collaboratively with other divisions. Identify new opportunities and secure new businesses/ clients. Lead proposals and bid processes. Who they're looking for: To be successful in this role you will be a qualified Architect ideally with a minimum 7 years PQE. You will also have the following: Extensive experience in a variety of co-location and hyper-scale data centre projects. Experienced in site due diligence, campus master-planning, and conceptual, schematic, and detailed design through to construction documents and administration. Proven delivery experience in the Data Centre sector. Experienced in leading and mentoring individuals/ the team. Additionally, you will have: Strong leadership and project management experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Make strategic business decisions. Be financially and commercially astute. What’s in it for you? A market leading remuneration package including company car or allowance in lieu (ranging up £80k with a 5k company car attached). They are an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, they support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. They encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. They respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. Please get in touch with Jack if this position may sound of interest to you. Jack is a consultant at mustard with a specialist regional approach to architectural recruitment. He works with private practices, multidisciplinary consultancies, developers and contractors across the Midlands including numerous AJ100 firms. mustard are a specialist creative recruitment consultancy with offices in Bristol, London and Hong Kong. Established for over 11 years, they have a market-leading reputation for quality service and delivery across architecture, interior design and the creative industries. Jack Perks | jack.perksmustardjobs.co.uk | 44 (0)203 854 1100 | www.mustardjobs.co.uk