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About the Role

STACK Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Architectural Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide client-side architectural expertise for hyperscale Data Centre projects across Europe. This role involves influencing the full project lifecycle, from initial concept through to handover, acting as a trusted architectural authority by reviewing and assuring designs to meet technical standards, customer requirements, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

Act as STACK’s Architectural Subject Matter Expert across Data Centre development and construction projects.
Review and challenge architectural designs, drawings, specifications and technical submissions produced by consultants, contractors and specialist designers.
Provide architectural input throughout the project lifecycle, from site selection and technical due diligence through design, construction and handover.
Identify architectural, buildability, coordination and regulatory risks early and help project teams develop practical solutions.
Review site layouts, building configuration, massing, circulation, access, logistics and operational functionality.
Ensure architectural designs integrate effectively with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, security and fire/life-safety requirements.
Review detailed design packages, including building envelope, materials, internal layouts, fire compartmentation and interfaces with critical engineering systems.
Support design reviews and stage-gate approvals, including the review of deviations from STACK standards and project requirements.
Provide architectural support during construction, including technical queries, design changes, substitutions, site inspections and resolution of coordination issues.
Support project completion, snagging, handover and review of as-built information.
Work with local architects and specialist advisers to navigate planning, permitting, building regulations and statutory requirements across different European jurisdictions.
Engage confidently with internal stakeholders, customers, consultants and contractors to resolve technical issues and support effective decision-making.
Contribute to the development of STACK architectural standards, specifications, Employer’s Requirements, standard details and reference designs.
Capture lessons learned from live projects and help apply them across our wider European portfolio.

Requirements

A degree or equivalent professional qualification in Architecture or a closely related discipline.
At least 5 years’ experience specifically within Data Centre design, development and/or construction.
Experience working on hyperscale or large-scale mission-critical Data Centre projects.
Strong experience reviewing and challenging designs produced by third-party architects, engineering consultants and contractors.
Good understanding of the complete design and construction lifecycle, from early feasibility through detailed design, construction and handover.
Experience working across RIBA stages or equivalent international design frameworks.
Good knowledge of European building regulations, codes, standards, planning and permitting processes.
Experience working across multiple European jurisdictions.
Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination and the interfaces between architecture and critical engineering systems.
The ability to critically review architectural drawings, specifications, reports and technical submissions and identify potential risks or inconsistencies.
Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders, customers, consultants and contractors.
A pragmatic and commercially aware approach, understanding how design decisions can affect cost, programme, buildability and operational performance.
The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and make well-reasoned technical recommendations.
Fluent professional English and willingness to travel across Europe as required.

Skills

Architectural Design
Data Centre Development
Data Centre Construction
Hyperscale Data Centre Projects
Design Review
Technical Due Diligence
European Building Regulations
Multidisciplinary Design Coordination
Stakeholder Engagement
Commercial Awareness
Independent Work
Prioritization
Technical Recommendations
Professional English
Travel
Registered or Chartered Architect status
BIM
Common Data Environments
Federated Design Models
Modular Design
Sustainability Requirements
Planning Authorities Engagement
Building Control Engagement
Fire Authorities Engagement

Location

United Kingdom

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

At least 5 years’ experience specifically within Data Centre design, development and/or construction.

Education Level

Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Architecture or a closely related discipline.
Registered or Chartered Architect status, or equivalent professional accreditation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally.

About the Company

STACK is a proven, trusted partner for the world's most innovative companies, designing, developing and operating sustainable global digital infrastructure.
Backed by an unmatched record of reliable delivery and development expertise, STACK brings speed, scale, certainty and responsibility to the demands of a rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.