Head of Architecture - Data Centre Division

Overview

PM Group is a leading international project delivery firm, trusted by global clients to design, build, and deliver complex, high-performance facilities. Within our rapidly growing Data Centre sector, we are shaping scalable, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure across Europe.

We are now seeking a Head of Architecture to lead and develop our architectural capability across EMEA - a critical role at the heart of our design leadership team.

This is a senior leadership position for a highly credible design leader who combines technical excellence with strong people leadership and client engagement.

You will play a key role in defining how PM Group continues to deliver world-class, mission-critical environments at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a multi-location architectural team across Europe
• Act as Design Authority, driving consistency, quality, and innovation
• Partner with major clients as a trusted technical advisor
• Provide senior oversight across complex, high-value data centre projects
• Shape our design standards, delivery approach, and future strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data centres, mission-critical, or highly regulated sectors
• A track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams across multiple locations
• Strong technical credibility, with the ability to act as a visible Design Authority
• Confidence in client-facing roles, influencing stakeholders at all levels
• The ability to balance strategic direction with hands-on design leadership
• Commercial awareness, with a clear understanding of risk, programme, and delivery

Key Attributes:

• Degree in Architecture or related discipline
• Chartered status (or equivalent) preferred
• Passion for technical excellence, leadership, and delivery at scale
• Collaboration across teams, regions, and cultures