Key Responsibilities:
Development Leadership
Lead the development and execution of all aspects of the development process for a portfolio of hyperscale data centre projects, ensuring delivery within predetermined time frames and achieving or exceeding quality, performance, and financial goals.
Oversee cross-functional teams across design, delivery, and procurement to successfully deliver multiple development programs to tender.
Provide clear leadership in determining program scope, quality, and design for projects, aligning with strategic business goals.
Constantly review progress, risks, and opportunities, ensuring mitigation of program risks while maintaining a strong commercial focus.
Monitor and promote adherence to the company’s PMO delivery process to achieve project goals efficiently.
Management
Take day-to-day responsibility for managing and coordinating all aspects of the development process within the region.
Proactively monitor political, regulatory, and competitive environments, devising strategic plans accordingly.
Lead the procurement of consultants and advisors, ensuring alignment with project goals and budgets.
Manage all project budgets, including change control, business case preparation, funding requests, and final handovers into “Colt Delivery.”
Drive continuous improvement by promoting innovative approaches and maintaining a focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, and risk reduction.
Real Estate
Lead site identification and selection in new and existing markets, aligning with the global expansion strategy.
Conduct detailed feasibility analyses to assess key financial metrics and development viability.
Negotiate site acquisitions and assess feasibility for sale and leaseback opportunities.
Liaise with local authorities, utility providers, and consultants to ensure successful site acquisition and development lifecycle progression.
Coordinate with internal teams to maximize potential from proposed developments and identify opportunities for site expansion.
Fully manage due diligence activities and oversee preparation of the project strategy document at the acquisition stage.
Concept Design, Permitting, and Planning
Lead the planning, permitting, and concept design phases, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational needs.
Define and deliver project design plans that meet operational, leasing, aesthetic, and budgetary requirements.
Secure necessary planning permissions, managing critical paths and partners to meet application requirements.
Monitor project programs to ensure timely delivery, optimizing speed to market.
Coordinate utility and fiber provisions, contracting for new services where required, in collaboration with the Global Head of Energy and Sustainability.
Support sales and commercial teams with customer requirements during the design stage and ensure delivery in the detailed design phase.
Be accountable for achieving schedule, cost, and profitability objectives while integrating permitting and planning into project timelines.
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