Lead Architect - Civil Engineering

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join a global engineering and consulting firm delivering sustainable solutions across the built and natural environment. The organization partners with clients worldwide to design and deliver complex infrastructure projects that create long-term value for businesses and communities.

This opportunity is for a Lead Architect to join the Mission Critical Facilities team, supporting the design and delivery of large-scale international data center projects. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing complex architectural projects, and contributing to the development of sustainable, mission-critical infrastructure.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and communicate across all design disciplines — architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil, plumbing, infrastructure, building physics, and fire safety — as well as directly with clients
• Lead and manage a team of modellers and engineers, overseeing production of all drawings, reports, and technical specifications across each design phase (RIBA Stage 1 through to RIBA Stage 4 and handover)
• Conduct design reviews and quality control across all produced documents
• Provide risk analysis input and contribute to sign-off at key project milestones
• Manage collaboration between lead engineers and their discipline teams across the full project timeline
• Draft and review technical documents, environmental permit applications, and tender documents
• Safeguard and share architectural knowledge across the wider team
• Propose design optimisation suggestions and drive best practice from an architectural perspective

Skills/Must Have:

• 20+ years of relevant experience in architecture, with a strong background in complex, large-scale projects
• Data centre or mission-critical facilities experience is highly desirable
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and manage end-to-end design processes
• Experience working across all RIBA stages through to construction handover
• Proficiency in BIM360 and Revit
• Knowledge of Dutch building regulations and experience with environmental permit applications
• Strong coordination, communication, and decision-making skills
• Fluent in Dutch and English

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model with flexible hours
• Holidays
• Strong pension with personal budget
• Option to purchase shares in the organisation
• Tailored learning and development programmes & knowledge groups

Salary:

• Up to €85,000