
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Mission Critical Engineering (MCE)Team
As an integral part of the EMEA Development Group within the CTOorganisation, the MCE team serves as the technical authority and engineering lead during pre-construction. The team defines and governs the design brief, performance requirements, and engineering standards, ensuring solutions are resilient, compliant, and aligned with Vantage’sscalingstrategy.
MCE leads consultant andcontractortechnical engagement,establishesrobust technical baselines, and drives informed engineeringdecisionstooptimisecost,programme, and performance. The team ensures design solutions are buildable, scalable, and aligned across all disciplines, integrating CSA, MEP, ICT, and Security requirements into a coordinated and constructiblesolution
In parallel, MCE leads and drives product and platform development initiatives, includingstandardisation, OFCI, and DFMA strategies, enabling repeatable, high-quality infrastructure delivery across the EMEA portfolio. Through strong governance, technical assurance, and continuous improvement, MCE enables efficient, safe, and predictable project outcomes and supports speed to market and capital efficiency.
Vantage isseekinga Principal Architect- Digital& AssetIntegrationto join the Mission Critical Engineering (MCE) team within the CTOorganisationin EMEAThis Principal-level role integrates architecturaldesign authoritywith digital information governanceandend-to-end lifecycle design, data integrity, and asset intelligence across Vantage’s EMEA portfolio
This roleis responsible fordelivering data-driven, platform-based datacentresolutions across the EMEA portfolio, ensuring continuity from early-stage design through to operations. Itestablishesthe frameworks, standards, and governancerequiredto enable structured digital delivery,modern methods of construction(orDfMA), and operational assetintegration
Operating at a regionalEMEAlevel, the role defines and assures:
Architectural design strategy and platformstandardisation
Information governance aligned to ISO 19650
Digital delivery assurance and portfolio-wide consistency
Lifecycle digital asset integration and operational readiness
Data environments supporting analytics, AI, and digital twin enablement
Key Responsibilities
Architectural& Platform Design Leadership
Leadarchitectural scope across early-stage development (WS0–WS2), including feasibility, test fits, and concept design
Define and evolve scalable, repeatable design solutions aligned to platform strategy andstandardisationobjectives
Integrate CSA, MEP, ICT, and Security requirements into coordinated, buildable solutions.
Contribute to product and platform development, includingmodularisationandDfMAstrategies
Support technical decision-making across cost,programme, constructability, and performance.
Digital Information Governance &ProgrammeLeadership
Lead regional delivery of digital information strategy aligned with global goals
Establish andmaintainISO 19650-compliant information frameworks and CDE governance (ACC/Forma)
Defineenforce portfolio-wide information standards, naming conventions, and digital workflows
Lead digital delivery assurance, including:
Data quality and lifecycle governance
Design review and submission compliance
Consultant BIM execution governance
Drive portfolio consistency throughstandardiseddigital processes, onboarding, and governance
Digital Delivery OversightBIM Execution Governance
Provide governance over BIM/Digital Delivery teams to ensure consistent execution of:
Model federation and coordination
Clash detection and resolution workflows
Geometry QA and model health monitoring
Naming compliance and Revit standards
Level of Development (LOD) definition and compliance
View templates and publishing workflows
Navisworks coordination
Discipline model management and consultant integration
Additionally, ensure implementation of:
BIM model auditing frameworks
Geometry compliance validation
Model coordination control
LOD validation and reporting
Lifecycle Digital Asset Integration
Establish and govern the EMEA digital asset lifecycle framework, covering design through operations and assetrefresh
Define structured digital turnover requirements enabling operational readiness and maintainable asset records.
Develop asset information models aligned to:
COBieand structured asset data deliverables
Digital twin readiness and operational metadata standards
Lead integration strategy between design environments and operational systems, includingbut not limited to
ACC FORMA(orother similarCDEsystems)
DCIM, BMS, CMMS
GIS, SCADA, ERP platforms
Enable mapping of design assets to operational systems, ensuring true lifecycle data continuity
Asset Intelligence, Analytics & Digital Twin Enablement
Define structured data frameworks enabling:
Portfolio-wide analytics and performance intelligence
Asset information quality monitoring
Predictive and AI-enabled operational insights
Support development of:
Asset relationship models
Telemetry-enabled asset strategies
Digital twin data schemas and live data environments
Ensure readiness of data environments for:
Machine learning and advanced analytics
Operationaloptimisationand asset intelligence
DfMA, Manufacturing Integration & Traceability
Establish digital frameworks supportingindustrialiseddelivery and manufacturing traceability, including:
Serialisedasset data structures
Module genealogy andprefabtracking
Factory QA/QC digital records
Define standards for:
Manufacturing data integration
Supply chain digital continuity
FAT/SAT linkage to operational asset data
Implement strategies for:
QR/RFID asset tracking
Integration with OFCI procurement datasets
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
Drive alignment across Design, Delivery, Procurement, Development, and Operations teams.
Act as a key interface between MCE, GlobalRegionalDigital Information teams, and regional stakeholders
Lead engagement with consultants, contractors, and technology providers to ensure alignment with standards and deliveryobjectives
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Lead initiatives to improve digital delivery, data quality, and lifecycle integration.
Identifyand implementnew technologiessupporting:
Digital engineering andVirtual Design & Construction (VDC)
Automation and data integration
Digital twin and asset intelligence
Skills,Knowledgeand Experience
Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or relatedengineeringdiscipline
10+years experiencein:
Architectural design within datacentreor mission critical environments
Digital information management / BIM / CDE governance
Strong knowledge
ISO 19650 information management
BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks, ACC/Forma)
Multidisciplinary datacentersystems
Demonstrated leadership in:
Platformstandardisationand product development
Digital transformation or information governanceprogrammes
Cross-functional and multi-regional environments
Core competencies
Strategic leadership and decision-making
Architectural and engineering judgement
Digital information and data governanceexpertise
Systems integration and lifecycle thinking
Stakeholder management and communication
Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
Key Success Outcomes
Consistent portfolio-wide digital information governance and delivery standards
Seamless design-to-operations data continuity across all projects
Scalable digital asset models enabling operational and AI-driven insight
Effective integration ofDfMAand manufacturing traceability frameworks
High-quality, interoperable data supporting digital twin and operational systems
Measurable improvements in design efficiency, delivery quality, and operational readiness
National and international travelrequiredandis expectedup to 15%, whichmay vary over timealigned to business requirements
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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.