Practice Lead (Data Center) - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual Leave

Health Benefits

Job summary

A global technology services organization is seeking a leader for their UK Data Centre practice to drive strategy and oversee key programmes. The role demands over 10 years of experience in Data Centres, expertise in power and cooling systems, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include pension, health coverage, and support for a growing Data Centre team. Join a respected organization recognized in the industry and help shape the future of infrastructure services.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in Data Centres or major infrastructure projects.
• Senior leadership experience in consulting or development.
• Proven record of delivering large Data Centre programmes.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the UK Data Centre practice strategy.
• Lead major bids for hyperscale and enterprise projects.
• Provide oversight across major Data Centre programmes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Understanding of power and cooling systems

Experience in fast-moving environments

Job description

Are you ready to build and support the infrastructure that powers global enterprise operations at scale?

Join a global technology services organization with over two decades of experience helping ambitious businesses connect their people, systems, and ideas. Today, the company is driving the next phase of innovation through Enterprise AI and proprietary solutions that simplify complex operations and embed intelligence across cloud, hybrid IT, digital workplace, and AI environments, transforming data into actionable insight and strategy into measurable results. Trusted by leading enterprise and technology brands, the organization supports more than 500,000 end users across 40+ countries through a strong global presence and localized delivery.

If you’re ready to make an impact at global scale and take your career to the next level, apply today and be part of something bigger!

Key Responsibilities

• Practice Leadership & Strategy
  • Define and own the UK Data Centre practice strategy, growth plan and market positioning.
  • Build and scale a multi-disciplinary Data Centre team (design, engineering, delivery, PM, commercial).
  • Develop service offerings across feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operations.
  • Establish best-practice delivery models, QA, governance and risk management for mission-critical projects.
• Business Development & Client Leadership
  • Act as the senior point of contact for key Data Centre clients, investors, developers and operators.
  • Lead major bids and pursuits for hyperscale, colocation and enterprise data centre projects.
  • Build long-term client relationships and frameworks with major operators and developers.
  • Provide market insight on trends such as AI compute, sustainability, modular build, liquid cooling, and power strategy.
• Project & Delivery Oversight
  • Provide executive oversight across major Data Centre programmes (new builds, expansions, retrofits).
  • Support teams in resolving critical programme, cost, technical and risk challenges.
  • Ensure projects meet safety, compliance, resilience, and uptime requirements.
  • Act as escalation point for critical client or delivery issues.
• Commercial & Financial Management
  • Own the P&L for the Data Centre practice, including revenue, margin and utilisation.
  • Set pricing strategy and commercial models for Data Centre services.
  • Drive profitable growth and long-term framework agreements.
  • Forecast pipeline, resourcing and investment needs.
• Technical & Industry Leadership
  • Maintain credibility as a senior Data Centre expert (power, cooling, resilience, compliance).
  • Represent the business in industry forums, conferences and with key stakeholders (utilities, planning authorities, regulators).
  • Keep the practice at the forefront of technology, sustainability and regulatory change.
• Key Relationships
  • Hyperscale and colocation providers
  • Data centre developers and investors
  • Design consultants, OEMs and contractors
  • Utilities, network operators and planning authorities
  • Internal engineering, delivery, commercial and leadership teams

Required Experience & Background

• 10–15+ years in Data Centres, mission-critical infrastructure or major infrastructure projects.
• Senior leadership experience in consulting, contracting, development or programme delivery.
• Proven track record of winning and delivering large, complex Data Centre programmes.
• Strong understanding of:
• Power and cooling systems
• Uptime, resilience and redundancy
• Sustainability and energy strategy
• UK planning and regulatory environment
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams.
• Commercially astute with experience owning or influencing P&L.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strategic leader with strong market vision
• Credible with C-suite and technical stakeholders
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, high-risk environments
• Able to balance growth with delivery excellence

Benefits

• Pension
• Annual Leave
• Health Benefits
• A clearly defined and growing Data Centre practice with strong market recognition.
• Long-term frameworks and key clients secured across the UK.
• Consistent, profitable delivery of major Data Centre programmes.
• A high-performing, respected specialist team.

Salary

• £100k