Project Lead for Structural (Data Centre Group, Asia Pacific)

About the role:

Development & Technical Advisory Delivery

• Lead and contribute to development feasibility studies for new and evolving data centre assets.

• Undertake and manage asset condition surveys and technical due diligence assignments.

• Provide technical and development-led input into option studies, risk assessments, and development strategies. Act as technical lead on selected advisory engagements, with autonomy appropriate to experience.

• Act as technical lead on selected advisory engagements, with autonomy appropriate to experience.

Integrated Advisory Oversight

• Provide end-to-end advisory support across both Development Advisory (technical services) and Advisory & Transactions business within the DCG.

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Development Advisory and Head of Research & Consulting to ensure consistent, high-quality advisory delivery across the APAC portfolio.

• Apply pragmatic, development-led judgment to client engagements spanning feasibility, due diligence, and strategic advisory projects.

Bids & Proposals Leadership

• Take ownership of the preparation, review, and submission of bids and proposals for both Advisory (consulting) and Development Advisory assignments.

• Ensure proposals are commercially and technically credible, aligned with client expectations, and reflect the DCG service offerings.

• Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, craft winning strategies, and maintain strong client relationships.
  

Support to Head of Technical Advisory

• Act as a trusted sounding board on technical, commercial, and delivery-related decisions.

• Take ownership of defined advisory workstreams to support day-to-day management of the business line.

• Support coordination across geographies, disciplines, and project teams.

• Represent the technical advisory function in internal and external discussions as required.
  

Business Growth & Market Support

• Support business planning and service line development activities.

• Contribute to client presentations where technical and advisory credibility is required.

• Support client engagement and relationship development alongside senior leadership.

• Provide input into market strategy and service offering evolution as the advisory function grows.
  

About You:

• Degree holder in Engineering disciplines
• Minimum 5 years experience in Data Centre or Critical Infrastructure industry
• Strong understanding of data centre development processes and full asset lifecycles.
• Background may include consultancy, client-side roles, site selection, development advisory, or construction.
• Demonstrated experience in feasibility studies, due diligence, and development advisory engagements.
• Ability to operate effectively in early-stage, ambiguous, and evolving environments.
• High level of commercial acumen with confidence in client-facing engagements.
• Pragmatic, development-led approach to technical advisory.
• Structural engineering background