About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Architectural Technologist/Technician with proven expertise in complex technical delivery, ideally within data centre or mission-critical environments. This role sits within our Design Engineering function, located in Wokingham, Berkshire. The successful candidate will take a role in the technical development and delivery of projects, translating design intent into coordinated, buildable solutions. You will work closely with architects, consultants, and contractors to ensure high-quality, compliant, and efficient project delivery through RIBA Stages 3–5. This role requires a detail-driven professional with strong Revit capability, excellent coordination skills, and a solid understanding of construction methodologies and building systems.
Responsibilities
- Development of detailed design and technical packages from Stage 3 through Stage 4 and into construction
- Translate architectural concepts into fully coordinated technical information
- Manage and contribute to the production of construction drawings, specifications, and schedules
- Support the preparation of tender information and contractor packages
- Actively contribute during construction stages (RIBA Stage 5), including responding to RFIs, reviewing contractor proposals and shop drawings, and resolving on-site technical challenges
- Apply knowledge of data centre design principles, including integration of MEP systems, coordination of plant spaces and service zones, and understanding of resilience, redundancy, and operational requirements
- Coordinate complex interfaces between architectural, structural, and MEP systems
- Ensure designs accommodate highly serviced environments and technical constraints
- Coordination with multidisciplinary consultants, ensuring design integration
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and codes
- Maintain high levels of quality control and document accuracy
- Identify and resolve clashes through proactive coordination (Revit / BIM workflows)
Requirements
- 8+ years’ professional experience in the UK or similar regulatory environment
- Proven track record delivering projects through RIBA Stages 3–5
- Demonstrable experience working on data centres or other highly serviced / complex buildings
- Strong technical knowledge of construction detailing, materials, and systems
- Advanced proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination tools
Skills
- Excellent technical and detailing capability
- Strong understanding of buildability and construction processes
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong coordination and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
- Effective communication with consultants, contractors, and internal teams
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
Location
- Wokingham, Berkshire
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
About the Company
- At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for Europe’s AI revolution. Nscale are developing cutting-edge sovereign generative AI solutions, powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centres and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads.
- The growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Nscale is positioned at the heart of this transformation — building the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation.
- Nscale are working closely with the world’s most advanced AI technology providers, integrating next-gen compute hardware and GPU clusters in both partner and Nscale built facilities. This is an opportunity to join Nscale’s journey, play a key role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across Europe and beyond.
