VP Technical & Design, Data Center Campus Development

Data eXec; Madrid; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Data eXec is seeking a VP Technical for a client that develops data centre campuses, taking sites from screening to powered, ready-to-build land. You will own the technical definition that makes a site sellable.

You will lead the owner-side design, write the basis of design, oversee feasibility studies, and coordinate with development and a small team to ensure design freezes align with investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Owner-side DC design lead experience on campus/hyperscale projects.
• Strong MEP background.
• Track record of taking at least two DC campuses from concept to permitted design.
• Deep understanding of high-density compute and advanced cooling.
• European permitting exposure.
• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; chartered status or advanced degree a plus.
• Fluent English; other European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write the basis of design for every site.
• Act as owner's engineer: write the brief, challenge consultants, sign off output.
• Ensure every site has a test fit and feasibility study.
• Maintain design freeze until a named customer or final investment decision.
• Be the technical counterpart on the energy island, translating data centre loads into specs.
• Build technical guidelines and templates so no site starts from a blank sheet.
• Oversee enabling works to power-ready.
• Back the development-to-delivery gate and investment committee with technical budget and schedule.
• Work side by side with Development, and lead a small team including the data centre design manager and the construction manager.

Skills

DC design leadership

MEP engineering

Budget accountability

Team leadership

High-density compute & cooling

European permitting exposure

Fluent English

Education

Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Chartered status or advanced degree

Job description

Data eXec is seeking a VP Technical for a client that develops data centre campuses, taking sites from screening to powered, ready-to-build land. You will own the technical definition that makes a site sellable.

You will lead the owner-side design, write the basis of design, oversee feasibility studies, and coordinate with development and a small team to ensure design freezes align with investment decisions.