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UK Infrastructure Development Lead (Renewables and Data Center)

London, England, United Kingdom💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead data center projects from concept through Ready-to-Build and energisation, managing site selection, power strategy, grid connections, planning, engineering, design, permitting, and delivery readiness.

Role type

Senior Infrastructure Development Lead (Data Centers & Renewables)

Builds

Data center projects and grid infrastructure

Domain

Energy infrastructure, Data Centers, UK Utilities

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Data center development, Grid connection strategy, UK planning processes, Utility engagement, Project delivery readiness, Technical risk mitigation, Engineering evaluation, Site assessment, Power strategy, Stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Experience with large-scale infrastructure, AI integration in energy, Renewable energy projects

Technologies

National Grid, DNOs, Utility systems

Responsibilities

Lead data center developments from early-stage opportunity through Ready-to-Build and energisation, Assess sites from technical, planning, power, and infrastructure perspectives, Develop grid connection and power strategies with National Grid, DNOs, and utility providers, Support planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement processes, Identify and mitigate technical and development risks, Ensure projects are deliverable, scalable, and aligned with construction requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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