VP, European Data Center Pre-Development

CSG Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent partners with a well-funded data centre developer to recruit a VP Pre-Development to spearhead early-stage development and expansion across Europe. The role concentrates on identifying and progressing large-scale opportunities across multiple markets, shaping the European development pipeline from market assessment through development readiness.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage land acquisition, planning, permitting and regulatory processes, and build

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in data centre development or related fields.
• Proven track record in site selection, land acquisition, planning and permitting across Europe.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to large scale development.
• Experience building and managing relationships with landowners, utilities and authorities.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership across pre-development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-development strategy across multiple European markets for hyperscale data centres.
• Drive site selection, land acquisition and due diligence including feasibility assessments.
• Oversee planning, zoning, permitting and regulatory approvals to enable development readiness.
• Evaluate power, grid connectivity and fibre infrastructure requirements for large sites.
• Build relationships with landowners, utilities, consultants and strategic partners.
• Develop investment cases, feasibility studies and development risk assessments.
• Lead negotiations for land acquisition and development agreements.
• Coordinate with investment, engineering, design and construction teams for smooth transition to delivery.
• Support market-entry strategies and expansion of the development pipeline.
• Lead high-performing teams and external advisory partners across jurisdictions.

Skills

Data centre development

Site acquisition

Planning & permitting

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

CSG Talent partners with a well-funded data centre developer to recruit a VP Pre-Development to spearhead early-stage development and expansion across Europe. The role concentrates on identifying and progressing large-scale opportunities across multiple markets, shaping the European development pipeline from market assessment through development readiness.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage land acquisition, planning, permitting and regulatory processes, and build