Senior Surveyor - European Data Centre Capital Markets

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global CBRE network

Career development

Job summary

CBRE's European Data Centre Capital Markets team in London advises on dynamic data centre transactions across Europe. The role sits client-facing, covering powered land and operational assets, and offers exposure to investors, developers, and occupiers.

The successful candidate will bring I&L brokerage and capital markets experience, build a regional network, and develop specialist expertise in data centre markets while travelling across Europe as needed.

Qualifications

• Ideal for an I&L surveyor or broker with transactional experience in leasing, capital markets, or land.
• Established and growing network of developer, investor and/or occupier contacts within the I&L sector; exposure to European markets is advantageous but not essential.
• Commercially minded, ambitious, and motivated to develop specialist expertise within the fast-growing data centre sector.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in advising global developers and investors on data centre strategy and transaction opportunities across Europe, while progressively taking ownership of client workstreams.
• Assist with, and over time lead, the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of data centre transactions, including powered land acquisitions, powered shell leasing, and investment sales.
• Support the origination and delivery of powered shell leasing mandates across European markets.
• Analyse and qualify inbound powered land opportunities to help generate new business and transaction instructions.
• Prepare client presentations, pitches, and market insights, with opportunities to represent the team at leading European data centre events as experience develops.
• Develop into a trusted advisor with specialist expertise in the European data centre market.

Skills

I&L brokerage

Capital markets

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Job description

About the Role

Join CBRE's leading European Data Centre Capital Markets team and play a key role in advising on some of the most dynamic and high-profile real estate transactions across Europe. Covering both data centre powered land and operational asset sales, this client-facing role offers exposure to investors, developers, and occupiers in one of the world's fastest-growing property sectors.

Ideal for an I&L surveyor or broker with transactional experience in leasing, capital markets, or land, this is an outstanding opportunity to develop specialist expertise, expand your European market exposure, and work alongside the industry's leading data centre advisors. Based in London and supported by CBRE's extensive European and global network, the role offers exceptional career development, transaction exposure, and opportunities to travel across the region.

What you’ll do

• Support senior team members in advising global developers and investors on data centre strategy and transaction opportunities across Europe, while progressively taking ownership of client workstreams.


• Assist with, and over time lead, the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of data centre transactions, including powered land acquisitions, powered shell leasing, and investment sales.


• Support the origination and delivery of powered shell leasing mandates across European markets.


• Analyse and qualify inbound powered land opportunities to help generate new business and transaction instructions.


• Prepare client presentations, pitches, and market insights, with opportunities to represent the team at leading European data centre events as experience develops.


• Develop into a trusted advisor with specialist expertise in the European data centre market.


• Contribute to the success of the wider team by sharing market knowledge, supporting junior colleagues, and fostering a collaborative team culture.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant experience in industrial & logistics (I&L) brokerage, capital markets, development advisory, or other transaction-focused real estate roles.


• An established and growing network of developer, investor and/or occupier contacts within the I&L sector; exposure to European markets is advantageous but not essential.


• Commercially minded, ambitious, and motivated to develop specialist expertise within the fast-growing data centre sector.


• A confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients and senior stakeholders.


• Collaborative and proactive team player who thrives in a high-performing, client-focused environment.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess opportunities and support complex transactions.


• Keen to build a long-term career in data centre real estate, with an interest in both transaction execution and business development.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to advance your career in a reputable organization that values professionalism and teamwork.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Opportunity to work with a global team of experts


• Professional development and growth opportunities


• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing. At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it’s like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age