Site Development Director

1 week ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom asobbi Full time

Location:

Preferred: London or Frankfurt


Project Locations:

London, Frankfurt, Paris, India, and additional EMEA regions


Role Overview:

This role is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of major data centre projects, ensuring they meet time, quality, and financial targets. The successful candidate will lead external teams across design, compliance, sustainability, and procurement, working closely with country heads and senior management.


Key Responsibilities:

  1. Project Strategy: Develop strategies from site selection through to design, ensuring alignment with governance and risk protocols.
  2. Cross-Department Coordination: Work with internal teams to ensure design and strategy meet corporate standards and project protocols.
  3. Budget and Timeline: Set and manage project budgets and timelines, handing over to the delivery team at key milestones.
  4. Utilities and Sustainability: Oversee power procurement, explore scalable development opportunities, and integrate sustainable energy sources.
  5. Compliance: Ensure all regulatory, planning, and permitting requirements are met on schedule.


Management Duties:

  • Lead the day-to-day execution of development projects.
  • Manage risks, opportunities, and progress while ensuring adherence to agreed scopes, quality, and timelines.
  • Oversee planning, design, and utility procurement, ensuring alignment with client and operational needs.
  • Prepare business cases for board approval, including land acquisition and consultant selection.
  • Monitor external factors such as regulatory changes and develop strategic plans accordingly.


Qualifications & Experience:

  • 10+ years of project management experience in global organisations, particularly in data centre development.
  • Strong understanding of data centre design, commissioning, and operational requirements.
  • Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments, balancing multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills across teams and with external partners.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen, with experience in budget and change management.


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