Senior EMEA Data Center Development Lead

Amazon Inc.

Greater London

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amazon Data Services UK Limited seeks a Senior Real Estate Development Manager to own complex, multi-jurisdiction data centre developments in EMEA from opportunity through close-out. The role requires strategic, commercial judgement and full accountability for programme delivery, budgets, and stakeholder management across London, the UK, Ireland, and beyond.

You will lead development agreements, permitting, and cross-functional coordination with Business Development, Design Engineering,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, management, real estate, or another related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in real estate development management, infrastructure programme delivery, or development-stage asset management.
Experience engaging with planning authorities, local government bodies, and regulatory agencies regarding building permits, zoning, and development consents.
Experience negotiating and administering commercial development agreements (BTS, forward fund, development agreements, or equivalent).
Experience managing development cost plans and budgets at significant scale with ability to challenge costs and protect commercial interests.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end development management as the Single-Threaded Owner for Hybrid/BTS/Owned Land projects.
Lead land development and permitting from pre-transaction to ATIC and release of securities.
Coordinate with internal teams (Business Development, Design Engineering, Pre-Construction, Construction, Legal, Environmental, Power, Water, Public Policy).
Manage AHJ engagement strategy, regulatory relationships, and urban development contracts across jurisdictions.
Balance programme delivery with cost control, risk allocation, and change management across multi-year projects.