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 CTO organisation, 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’s scaling strategy.
MCE leads consultant and contractor technical engagement, establishes robust technical baselines, and drives informed engineering decisions to optimise cost, 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 constructible solution.
In parallel, MCE leads and drives product and platform development initiatives, including standardisation, 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 is seeking a Principal Architect- Digital & Asset Integration to join the Mission Critical Engineering (MCE) team within the CTO organisation in EMEA. This Principal-level role integrates architectural design authority with digital information governance and end-to-end lifecycle design, data integrity, and asset intelligence across Vantage’s EMEA portfolio.
This role is responsible for delivering data-driven, platform-based data centre solutions across the EMEA portfolio, ensuring continuity from early-stage design through to operations. It establishes the frameworks, standards, and governance required to enable structured digital delivery, modern methods of construction (or DfMA), and operational asset integration.
Operating at a regional EMEA level, the role defines and assures:
Architectural & Platform Design Leadership
Lead architectural scope across early-stage development (WS0–WS2), including feasibility, test fits, and concept design
Integrate CSA, MEP, ICT, and Security requirements into coordinated, buildable solutions.
Digital Information Governance & Programme Leadership
Digital Delivery Oversight / BIM Execution Governance
Lifecycle Digital Asset Integration
Asset Intelligence, Analytics & Digital Twin Enablement
DfMA, Manufacturing Integration & Traceability
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
Drive alignment across Design, Delivery, Procurement, Development, and Operations teams.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
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.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
