Head of Design

Head of Structural Design (Data Centre)

Location - Finland

Remote working/Occasional site visit

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Head of Structural Design to lead structural engineering and design delivery across large-scale Data Centre developments in Finland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing structural design teams, overseeing technical delivery across all RIBA Stages (0–7) and acting as a key client-facing representative.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural design teams across hyperscale Data Centre projects.
• Oversee structural design delivery across RIBA Stages 0–7, from initial feasibility and concept design through detailed design, construction and handover.
• Act as the primary client-facing structural design lead, managing relationships with developers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Oversee structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, framing systems and other CSA structural packages.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across structural, architectural, civil, MEP and BIM teams.
• Review and approve structural calculations, technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Manage design programmes, technical deliverables, project budgets and resource allocation.
• Attend and lead client meetings, technical workshops and design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Finnish building regulations, Eurocodes and project specifications.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in structural design leadership within Data Centres, industrial or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience delivering projects across all RIBA Stages 0–7.
• Strong client-facing experience within an engineering or design consultancy.
• Technical expertise in structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations and structural engineering.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.