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Development Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
Job Description:
Location: United Kingdom (Preferred focus on Scotland)
Overview
An exciting, well-funded start-up in the data centre and infrastructure development space is seeking a commercially astute and technically capable Development Manager to lead the identification, assessment, and delivery of colocation and hyperscale data centre opportunities across the UK, with a strategic focus on Scotland.
This role involves pre-construction development and commercial strategy, shaping the data centre pipeline, land acquisition, infrastructure assessment, and M&A opportunity appraisal. Responsibilities include developing business cases, negotiating land deals, coordinating grid connection feasibility, and delivering Ready-To-Build (RTB) sites for development or exit.
Key Responsibilities
* Site Identification & Assessment: Evaluate development sites, conduct mapping, and engage stakeholders.
* Land Acquisition & Legal Strategy: Negotiate agreements and support land rights legal processes.
* Pre-Construction Technical Alignment: Collaborate with technical teams and grid providers to assess power, evaluate site feasibility, develop business cases, and support due diligence.
* Planning & Stakeholder Engagement: Manage planning permissions, build relationships with authorities, monitor project progress, and manage budgets.
About the Company
This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious start-up at the forefront of digital infrastructure. With strong backing and growth potential, the company aims to shape the UK's data and energy future, empowering professionals to make a significant impact from day one.
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