Land Development Metro Lead
Core
Lead permitting, approvals, and development activities for new data centre projects across the EMEA region.
Role type
Senior IC land development lead (data centres)
Builds
Data centre projects
Domain
Real estate / Infrastructure / Data centres
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Permitting strategy, due diligence, risk assessment, negotiation of development agreements, budget management, stakeholder engagement with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), infrastructure coordination, utility easement management, zoning and planning approvals
Preferred skills
Experience managing a portfolio of projects, delivering large-scale and complex construction projects
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead permitting and approvals for new data centre projects; Manage permitting strategy and risk assessment; Negotiate development agreements and support site seller negotiations; Oversee land development budgets through project stage gates; Coordinate infrastructure, utility easements, and water connections; Provide project progress and risk reporting; Identify solutions to expedite approvals; Support permit handover and ongoing compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC