Irving Knight Group
Director of Site Acquisition & Development - Data Center
England
£150k – £250k/yr
Posted 11 days ago
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Director of Site Acquisition & Development
Location: United Kingdom
Package: £150,000 - £250,000 (negotiable) + 20-25% bonus
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of data centre development, from site selection to project handoff.
- Oversee land acquisition, due diligence, and negotiation of purchase agreements.
- Managed permitting and entitlement processes to ensure timely approvals.
- Coordinate site and facility design with engineering and construction teams.
- Develop and maintain utility interconnection strategies for power and fibre.
- Prepare and present business cases for executive review and approval.
- Support product development and sales initiatives with accurate site data and timelines.
- Identify and evaluate new market opportunities for expansion.
- Build and maintain relationships with:
- Local authorities
- Utility providers
- Regional stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with zoning, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor project budgets and financial performance throughout the development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with legal on contract negotiations and risk mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to long-term location strategy and portfolio planning.
- Implement best practices for development processes and reporting.
- Develop and maintain project timelines and critical path schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
- Lead stakeholder engagement sessions to align development objectives with corporate priorities.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform site selection and investment decisions.
- Manage third-party consultants for:
- Environmental studies
- Geotechnical surveys
- Traffic impact assessments
- Support executive leadership in strategic planning and quarterly business reviews.
- SOX controls responsibilities may apply, enforce where relevant.
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Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
- Extensive experience in real estate development, site acquisition, or infrastructure development, preferably in mission-critical or data centre environments.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Permitting
- Zoning
- Entitlement processes
- Proven ability to:
- Manage complex negotiations
- Handle multi-stakeholder relationships
- Familiarity with:
- Utility interconnections
- Infrastructure planning
- Excellent financial acumen and ability to prepare executive-level business cases.
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SkILLset
- Strong organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across different geographies.
- Effective communication and presentation skills for executive and external audiences.
- Proven ability to travel frequently to project sites and regional offices.
Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- PMP or equivalent certification is beneficial.
- Experience managing consultants and external service providers.
Technical Competencies
- Ability to interpret environmental and geotechnical reports for development planning.
- Proficiency in development management tools and financial modelling software.
- Experience working with local authorities and regulatory agencies.
Apply now to drive our ambition in global data centre expansion.
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Skills
Real Estate Development
Site Acquisition
Infrastructure Development
Negotiation
Permitting
Zoning
Entitlement Processes
Utility Interconnections
Financial Acumen
Project Management
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Consultant Management
Environmental Reports
Geotechnical Reports
Development Management Tools
Location