Head of Data Centre Development for Hyperscale Projects

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Italia; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel is seeking a Head of Development – Data Centres in Italy to lead the technical development of large-scale data centre projects, including hyperscale campuses.

You will own the development strategy and drive design, permitting, and grid connection activities. Reporting to the executive team, you will oversee external engineering partners and manage internal specialists to ensure bankable, commercially viable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) required.
• Proven experience leading hyperscale data centre projects (50 MW+).
• Strong hands-on experience with high-voltage grid connections and permitting in Europe (Italy favorable).
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior public officials and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Define the development strategy for each site, including capacity, power, grid connections, BESS, master planning and permitting timelines.
• Oversee external engineering and design consultants, define technical requirements and review design deliverables.
• Lead relationships with Terna and DSOs, manage high-voltage grid connection activities and permitting processes.
• Prepare projects for Ready-to-Build sales, lead technical due diligence with hyperscalers and investors, ensure bankability.
• Build and grow the internal technical team and manage external consultants.
• Represent the company with the CEO in discussions with public authorities, utilities and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Data center dev

Grid connections

Permitting

Owner-side exp

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel is seeking a Head of Development – Data Centres in Italy to lead the technical development of large-scale data centre projects, including hyperscale campuses.

You will own the development strategy and drive design, permitting, and grid connection activities. Reporting to the executive team, you will oversee external engineering partners and manage internal specialists to ensure bankable, commercially viable outcomes.