Data Center Development Manager

Our ClientOur client is an international energy and infrastructure company expanding its data center development activities across Europe. They are looking for an experienced development professional to originate and progress large-scale data center opportunities, with particular focus on land, power, grid connection, permitting, partnerships and commercial development. Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and evaluate potential data center development opportunities across key European markets.Secure critical project resources including land, power capacity, grid connection and permitting.Lead early-stage development activities including feasibility studies, planning, environmental assessments and regulatory approvals.Develop project structures covering land, power supply, renewable energy and associated infrastructure.Build relationships with utilities, grid operators, government authorities, developers and infrastructure partners.Identify acquisition, co-development and investment opportunities and support commercial and technical due diligence.Work with potential customers to understand power, capacity, reliability and sustainability requirements.Coordinate internal and external stakeholders throughout the project development lifecycle.Identify key commercial, technical and development risks and drive practical solutions.Support commercial negotiations with project partners, customers and infrastructure providers. QualificationBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Infrastructure, Telecommunications or a related discipline.3+ years of data center development or project development experience, or 5+ years within renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure development.Strong understanding of site selection, permitting, feasibility, due diligence and grid connection processes.Experience working with utilities, grid operators, government authorities and permitting agencies.Good understanding of large-load power requirements and infrastructure development.Strong commercial capability with experience managing multiple external stakeholders.Experience within data centers, colocation, hyperscale infrastructure, power generation or renewable energy would be highly relevant.Existing relationships across utilities, grid operators, developers, data center operators or large power users would be advantageous.Able to operate independently across multiple European markets and manage complex development processes.