Senior Director, Data Centre Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Execute customer deployment projects that fulfill client expectations

• Assist in new builds and implementations

• Unite customers, Sales, Operations, Property Development, and specialized consultants

• Align client goals, business processes, and vendor management strategies across QTS

• Report to the QTS Property Development department and collaborate closely with the Chief Delivery Officer and Chief Commercial Officer

• Serve as QTS’ primary point of contact for new client builds and implementations

• Facilitate communication between the QTS Sales Team, Operations Team, Property Development Team, and the customer

• Collaborate with Development Construction Project Managers to ensure customer requirements are met

• Oversee customer deployment project delivery for each completed sale within all QTS locations

• Coordinate design requirements, pricing, customer approvals, and the execution of deployment scopes

• Manage project delivery through collaboration across various groups

• Foster effective client relationship management and efficient cost control to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or professional licenses in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture

• At least ten years of progressive responsibility in the development of Mission Critical Facilities

• A minimum of five years of experience overseeing data center project construction with large-scale data centers or DC lease providers

• Proven ability to influence cross-disciplinary teams while managing deadlines and supporting staff

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

• Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic situations in a high-growth company

• Experience managing multiple large, complex projects

• Knowledge of Construction Health & Safety regulations

• Familiarity with Customer Deployment Technologies and Equipment; RCDD certification is a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Capability to independently manage deadlines and support staff

• Ability to influence teams across different disciplines

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays

• 32 paid volunteering hours per year

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Employer-paid private medical and dental coverage for employees and their dependents

• Life assurance

• Financial protection in case of illness, including critical illness cover and income protection

• This role is eligible for bonuses and equity

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities