Architect

Senior Architect with strong expertise in data centre feasibility and master planning, and secondary exposure to logistics parks. The role is upstream-focused land evaluation, feasibility studies, development programming, and concept design to support investment decisions and project initiation.

Education

B.Arch / M.Arch

Experience

• 812 years in architectural design and design management
• Strong experience in data centre planning and design
• Exposure to logistics / industrial / warehousing projects preferred

Key Responsibilities

A. Feasibility & Master Planning

• Conduct site visits to evaluate land parcels for data centre suitability (topography, access, utilities, land use) and prepare feasibility studies with risk assessments.
• Drive master planning and concept design for data centres: campus layouts, server halls, support facilities, utility corridors, and security zones.
• Support feasibility and design inputs for logistics park projects on a secondary basis.
• Develop area programs, development guidelines, and technical specifications for new projects.
• Provide architectural inputs for business cases and investment evaluations.

B. Codes & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations: fire, safety, electrical, and environmental norms.
• Maintain working knowledge of key DC standards (TIA-942, Uptime Institute Tier classifications).
• Working knowledge of logistics/industrial codes where involved.

C. Space Planning

• Develop optimised layouts for data centres: white space, power and cooling zones, NOC/SOC, and support areas.
• Contribute to logistics space planning (warehouse modules, dock planning, circulation) where applicable.

D. Technical Inputs & Design Governance

• Review Design Basis Reports (DBRs) and development briefs to establish design parameters at project initiation.
• Provide design inputs through concept and schematic stages; hand off to execution teams with clear documentation.
• Review designs from external architects or D&B contractors at key milestones and provide structured feedback.
• Assess designs for constructability, scalability, sustainability, and safety at feasibility and concept stages.
• Support execution teams with design clarifications as needed.

E. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with structural, MEP, LV/ICT, and fire consultants, as well as development and investment teams.
• Engage clients and investors to understand requirements and communicate design intent.
• Present feasibility proposals and design strategies to senior stakeholders.

F. Innovation

• Track trends in data centre design: hyperscale, co-location, modular DCs, PUE optimisation, and sustainability.
• Stay informed on logistics design trends to support secondary involvement.

Key Behavioural Capabilities

• Strong communication skills verbal and written.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit / BIM familiarity preferred.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-driven.
• Able to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.