Project Development Manager - Data Centre

Metlen Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Friendly and professional working环境

Continuous training and development

Cooperation, creativity and innovation

Opportunities to work across国际 markets

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals seeks a Project Development Manager – Data Centres in London to drive the expansion of its data centre pipeline across the UK, Germany and Spain. You will work with the Regional Head of Project Development, guiding early-stage rights assessment through Ready-to-Build and sale phases.

You will identify opportunities, coordinate development activities, build stakeholder relationships, and progress projects with internal and external teams to meet milestones and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of experience in infrastructure project development field.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to grow METLEN as a leading data centre player in Western Europe.
• Excellent written and spoken English communications.

Responsibilities

• Support Regional Head of Project Development in implementing the data centre strategy across Western Europe.
• Help build and mentor the London Data Centre team.
• Identify and evaluate new project opportunities with local development partners.
• Participate in due diligence for potential buy-side transactions.
• Coordinate development of data centre projects, monitor milestones and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with EPC, Grid, Legal and other departments to execute development activities.
• Support sell-side transaction processes.
• Build relationships with authorities, consultants and development partners.
• Monitor regulatory and market developments and update the wider team.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Legal Studies, Business Management or related field

Job description

At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

At Metlen Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, leading the green energy transition with innovative solutions while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy.

Our global presence covers two business Sectors: Energy and Metals, supported by a diverse and growing workforce. We are committed to embracing new technologies and opportunities that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We are currently looking for a Project Development Manager – Data Centres to join our team in London.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Regional Head of Project Development to support the expansion of our data centre development pipeline across the UK, Germany and Spain. The role will cover the development lifecycle from the assessment of early-stage project rights through to the Ready-to-Build (RTB) stage and sale of data centre projects.

You will play an important role in identifying and evaluating new opportunities, coordinating project development activities, building relationships with key stakeholders and working collaboratively with internal and external teams to successfully progress projects.

Your role will encompass:

• Support the Regional Head of Project Development in implementing the strategic plan for data centre development across Western Europe.
• Assist in building, coordinating and mentoring the new Data Centre team in London.
• Identify and evaluate new project opportunities originated through METLEN’s local development partners.
• Participate in due diligence processes for potential buy-side transactions.
• Coordinate the development of ongoing data centre projects, monitoring progress and reporting on key milestones to ensure timely delivery.
• Work closely with EPC, Grid, Legal and other relevant departments to execute project development activities.
• Support sell-side transaction processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including authorities, consultants and development partners.
• Monitor relevant regulatory and market developments and provide updates to the wider team.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Legal Studies, Business Management or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in infrastructure project development, ideally with a focus on data centre assets.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the ambition to contribute to establishing METLEN as a leading data centre player in Western Europe.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel as required for project development activities and stakeholder meetings.

Your Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration package
• Friendly and professional working environment
• Continuous training and development
• Cooperation, creativity and innovation
• Opportunities to work across international markets and contribute to the growth of METLEN’s data centre platform

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We respect your personal data. All personal information in your application and CV will remain strictly confidential.

At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

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