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Peter Newburn

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Head of Engineering UK at Colt Data Centre Services
📍 Merstham, England, United Kingdom

Peter Newburn is the Head of Engineering for the UK at Colt Data Centre Services, where his team leads hyperscale data centre projects. A graduate of Durham University, he previously spent over 20 years at AtkinsRéalis in roles including Technical Director. He is a recognized expert in mission-critical design and a frequent speaker at industry events.

After two decades at his previous firm, Peter recently embraced a new challenge, joining Colt DCS to be part of a team dedicated to projects and customers.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Head of Engineering UK
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Merstham, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

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Assertive
Curious
Example Seeker

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Priorities

Topics Peter cares about

Sustainable Infrastructure
He speaks publicly on designing sustainable data centers and has contributed to articles on creating a "green cloud" and decarbonizing digital infrastructure.
Future-Ready Design
His presentations cover designing for future flexibility through modularization, AI-driven infrastructure, and creating adaptable, community-integrated data campuses.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Head of Engineering UK
Colt Data Centre Services
10-2022 - 10-2023
Technical Director
Atkins
11-2015 - 10-2022
Associate Director
Atkins
9-2010 - 11-2015
Associate
Atkins
8-2008 - 9-2010
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Atkins
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Education
1995 - 1998
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Durham University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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