EMEA Pre-Construction Lead, Data Center Development

0120 Ares Management Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ada Infrastructure is seeking a seasoned Pre-Construction Manager for the EMEA region to drive site development from site selection through permitting and into construction. The role combines technical, scheduling, and commercial oversight to accelerate market readiness.

The position requires travel across EMEA with a split time between the London office and development sites. You will lead budgeting, procurement, and risk management to ensure on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in technical or commercial development roles.
• Data centre experience on hyperscale or high-density projects.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; professional qualifications welcome.
• Strong proficiency with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead upfront development activities including feasibility and permitting.
• Define scope, deliverables and phasing, align with cost and schedule.
• Develop budgets from early design through GMP and review costs.
• Lead procurement, tendering, and contractor engagement activities.
• Manage project risk, governance, permits, and compliance.
• Interface between development and design teams and provide executive reporting.
• Ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to construction and handover.

Skills

Data centre development

Project management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Procore

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Ada Infrastructure is seeking a seasoned Pre-Construction Manager for the EMEA region to drive site development from site selection through permitting and into construction. The role combines technical, scheduling, and commercial oversight to accelerate market readiness.

The position requires travel across EMEA with a split time between the London office and development sites. You will lead budgeting, procurement, and risk management to ensure on-time project delivery.