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Head of Data Centre
Role Overview
A global engineering business operating within the critical power and energy infrastructure sector is looking to appoint a Head of Data Centre for the UK & Ireland. This is a senior opportunity to take ownership of an established and growing market, developing strategy, strengthening key relationships, and driving complex, high-value opportunities across the data centre sector.
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the UK & Ireland Data Centre strategy.
- Identify new opportunities and expand relationships across Hyperscale, Colocation, and Enterprise customers.
- Work alongside commercial, technical, and operational teams.
- Manage opportunities through the full sales process, from early-stage engagement and specification through to major tenders, frameworks, and project delivery.
- Build and manage a robust pipeline.
- Develop account strategies and take ownership of high-value commercial opportunities.
- Develop relationships with senior decision-makers across Data Centre operators, contractors, consultants, and other key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal technical teams to deliver appropriate solutions and compelling presentations.
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Location
- The role is based from a head office in the Rugby area.
- Offers flexible hybrid working.
- Includes regular travel throughout the UK & Ireland to meet customers, partners, and project stakeholders.
Requirements
- Experience in data centre, critical infrastructure, or critical power sales.
- Strong understanding of power infrastructure and associated solutions.
- Established relationships across the UK & Ireland data centre market.
- Proven success delivering complex, high-value projects or solutions.
- Strong commercial, strategic, and negotiation skills.
- Comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers and technical stakeholders.
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The Package
- £80,000 to £100,000 basic salary.
- 20% quarterly bonus.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Private healthcare.
- Pension scheme.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Flexible hybrid working.
The Company
A well-established international engineering business operating across the energy and critical infrastructure markets, with a broad portfolio of solutions supporting major industrial and mission-critical environments. The organisation has significant global backing and is continuing to invest in its growth across the data centre sector. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important market and play a key role in shaping its continued development across the UK & Ireland.
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