Senior Director of Development and Delivery, UK and Europe

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Director of Development and Delivery for the UK and Europe. The role involves overseeing site acquisition, design strategies, and the execution of data centre projects while fostering investment in sustainable infrastructure. The candidate will lead cross-functional teams to ensure high standards and alignment with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction leadership, especially in data centre infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction programs.
• Strong understanding of construction standards in Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead site acquisition strategies and feasibility studies.
• Oversee execution of data centre projects ensuring on-time delivery.
• Manage the regional procurement strategy and negotiation processes.

Skills

Construction Leadership

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Stakeholder Engagement

Sustainability Practices

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Senior Director of Development and Delivery, UK and Europe, slough

Client:

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Director of Development and Delivery, UK and Europe

Location: London, UK with European Travel

Role Overview:

As a key executive within the Colt DCS Real Estate division, the Senior Director of Development and Delivery, UK and Europe will lead the strategy and execution across four core business streams: Site Acquisition and Development, Design, Delivery, Cost /Commercial Management. This role is pivotal in scaling the company’s Data Centre footprint, ensuring that capital is deployed efficiently, and that projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, speed, and sustainability. Current developments are based around the UK, France, and Germany with €8.5 Billion of funding secured, with potential future growth in other countries across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Site Acquisition and Development

• Drive UK and European site acquisition strategies aligned with aggressive growth targets and investor expectations.
• Oversee feasibility studies, due diligence, and risk assessments to ensure optimal site selection to achieve business objectives.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and real estate teams to secure land, permits, and entitlements.
• Build and maintain relationships with neighbours, local authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Secure vital power contracts for large campus-style developments to ensure reliable and scalable energy supply.
• Ensure early-stage development aligns with long-term investment returns and scalability.
• Evaluate sites for power availability, connectivity, and environmental impact to support hyperscale and edge data centre models.

2. Design

• Lead the design strategy to ensure standardization, modularity, and rapid deployment to the required cost benchmarks.
• Oversee the development of scalable, future-proof design templates that align with investor-backed growth models.
• Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency, and ESG principles into all design processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, security, operations, and technology teams to ensure designs meet evolving client and market demands.

3. Delivery

• Oversee the execution of data centre construction projects in the region, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Establish and manage delivery frameworks across all locations, contractor networks, and performance metrics.
• Implement robust project governance and reporting structures to provide transparency to executive leadership and investors.
• Drive innovation in construction practices, including prefabrication and delivery of new technologies.
• Ensure all projects meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational readiness. I would move this to first.

4. Commercial Management

• Manage and oversee the Regional Procurement Strategy including a focus on optimising our OFCI program.
• Lead construction procurement processes to ensure cost-effective and timely acquisition of materials and services.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, contractors, and vendors to secure favourable terms and conditions. Strategic management of the supply chain.
• Cost Planning & Budget Control across the full project lifecycle.
• Supporting claims management and dispute resolution.
• Implement and manage OFCI (Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed) models to streamline project delivery and reduce costs.

Strategic & Investment-Focused Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to all function heads, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a high-performance culture
• Act as a key liaison between construction operations and investment stakeholders, translating capital strategy into executable infrastructure plans.
• Provide strategic input into capital planning, ROI modelling, and portfolio expansion.
• Lead construction budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to ensure optimal use of investor capital.
• Represent the construction function in board-level discussions and investor presentations.
• Build and lead a high-performing continent-wide team capable of scaling with the company’s investment trajectory.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in construction leadership, with a strong track record in data centre or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Broad understanding of Regional Design practices, supporting delivery of multi-disciplined designs teams.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-region construction programs in a high-growth or investment-driven environment.
• Strong appreciation of end-to-end commissioning strategies to ensure seamless integration and operational readiness of Data Centres
• Deep understanding of construction standards in Europe with a key focus on permitting, and compliance within the UK, France, and Germany.
• Strong financial acumen and experience working with investment teams or private equity stakeholders.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

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Created on 10/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom