UK Data Centre Growth Director

Datax Connect; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Datax Connect is seeking a Regional Director – UK Data Centres to lead and grow a dedicated UK data centre business. You will own the UK data centre portfolio, establish a scalable leadership platform and build a high-performing team across pre-construction, delivery and operations.

You will spearhead client development with hyperscalers, developers and investors, shaping strategy and driving major campus developments.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within data centres, mission-critical construction or large-scale infrastructure.
• Background with a leading General Contractor, Main Contractor, EPC or major construction organisation.
• Strong track record delivering complex, high-value data centre projects in the UK.
• Experience operating at senior client and executive level.
• Ability to build and develop high-performing teams and business units.
• Strong commercial and business development capability, with the ability to identify and convert new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the UK data centre business unit, developing the strategy, structure and team required to support continued growth.
• Provide senior leadership across existing UK data centre projects and future campus developments.
• Develop and maintain senior relationships with hyperscale clients, developers, technology partners and key UK industry stakeholders.
• Identify and develop new opportunities across the UK data centre market.
• Build a high-performing UK data centre team across pre-construction, commercial, project delivery and operations.
• Take ownership of business performance, client relationships and future growth.
• Support the development and conversion of the existing UK pipeline.
• Work closely with the wider European leadership team to leverage international capability, experience and resources.
• Establish the business as a leading delivery partner within the UK mission-critical construction market.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership as the UK portfolio continues to expand.
• The role will involve regular travel to project sites and client meetings across the UK, with occasional international travel to engage with the wider European business.

Skills

Senior leadership

Data centre market

Business development

Client relationships

Team building

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Job description

Datax Connect is seeking a Regional Director – UK Data Centres to lead and grow a dedicated UK data centre business. You will own the UK data centre portfolio, establish a scalable leadership platform and build a high-performing team across pre-construction, delivery and operations.

You will spearhead client development with hyperscalers, developers and investors, shaping strategy and driving major campus developments.