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Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement London, Barbican 150,000 Join a Data Centre Developer & Operator, looking after Hyperscale Data Centres! A Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement opportunity is available for a commercially driven professional who can build and lead the commercial, legal and procurement capability behind large-scale AI infrastructure development. This role offers the opportunity to create the operating model from the ground up, taking ownership of major equipment sourcing, supplier negotiations, construction contracts and commercial risk management across complex data centre development activities. You will work across technical, commercial and delivery functions, engaging with executive stakeholders, equipment suppliers, contractors, legal partners and project teams to establish robust procurement strategies and contract frameworks. Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement Benefits: 150,000 salary Bonus up to 30% Opportunity to build a commercial and procurement function from the ground up Direct ownership of major equipment procurement and contract negotiations Exposure to large-scale AI infrastructure development The Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement Role: Negotiate framework agreements for major data centre equipment, including switchgear, generators, cooling systems and IT racks Develop category strategies and supplier shortlists for critical infrastructure procurement Run RFI, RFP and RFQ processes across data centre development projects Support the drafting, negotiation and completion of EPC, PPA and land agreements with internal legal support Manage commercial risk across a portfolio of development projects Build and develop the procurement function as the organisation grows, while remaining hands-on with live negotiations Work closely with project, engineering and delivery stakeholders to align commercial strategy with technical requirements Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement Requirements: Experience negotiating major equipment, construction or infrastructure contracts Background in commercial contracts, procurement or legal contracting, either in-house or private practice Experience within data centres, energy, infrastructure or similarly complex technical environments Comfortable managing multiple negotiations and commercial priorities simultaneously Experience procuring technical data centre equipment and working with specialist suppliers Experience supporting data centre delivery, interface management and facilities management relationships Working knowledge of FIDIC and NEC contract forms alongside EPC contracting Pragmatic approach to commercial risk, with the ability to balance protection and delivery Desirable Experience: Qualified surveyor or equivalent commercial background Experience working across UK, EMEA and US contracting frameworks Established relationships with major MEP or construction suppliers

Senior Manager, Data Centre Commissioning London 150,000 plus bonuses Join a Data Centre Developer & Operator, looking after Hyperscale Data Centres! A Senior Manager, Data Centre Commissioning is required for a mission-critical infrastructure business building and operating AI-focused cloud platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced commissioning professional who wants to shape commissioning standards, processes and delivery methods rather than inherit an established framework. The Senior Manager, Data Centre Commissioning will take ownership of commissioning activities across live projects, working closely with project delivery teams, equipment partners and Operations stakeholders to ensure completed sites are ready for operational use. This opportunity suits someone who combines strong technical commissioning experience with the ability to build processes, solve problems on-site and develop a commissioning function as project requirements grow. Senior Manager, Data Centre Commissioning Benefits: 150,000 plus bonuses Opportunity to build commissioning processes and standards from the ground up Hands-on involvement across live data centre projects Exposure to complex AI infrastructure environments The Senior Manager, Data Centre Commissioning Role: Lead commissioning activities across live data centre projects, travelling to sites as required Develop commissioning methodologies, readiness processes and checklists Own the transition period between construction completion and operational go-live Prepare and manage handover packages into Operations teams Work with project teams, equipment partners and operational stakeholders throughout commissioning Build and develop a commissioning capability as project delivery expands Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout commissioning activities Senior Manager, Data Centre Commissioning Requirements: Proven hands-on commissioning experience within data centres or other mission-critical infrastructure environments Experience delivering commissioning activities through energisation and operational readiness stages Strong understanding of Level 1 to Level 5 commissioning activities Comfortable developing commissioning processes and methodologies from practical experience Willingness to travel between live project sites as required Ability to identify and resolve issues directly in live site environments Desirable Experience: Experience commissioning both air-cooled and liquid-cooled (DLC) systems Exposure to Integrated Systems Testing (IST) methodologies Experience delivering commissioning projects across Europe and/or the US Apply now for more information on this Senior Manager, Data Centre Commissioning opportunity.

Senior Manager, Data Center Design Barbican, London 150,000 Join a Data Centre Developer & Operator, looking after Hyperscale Data Centres! A Senior Manager, Data Center Design role is available for a technical leader who wants to define the standards behind next-generation AI infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership position focused on creating and maintaining design standards across complex, high-performance data centre environments. Working across electrical, mechanical, civil and BIM disciplines, you will combine technical depth with commercial awareness and delivery capability. This role suits someone who enjoys building the framework from the ground up, getting into engineering detail when required and influencing consultants, contractors and senior stakeholders. Senior Manager, Data Center Design Benefits: 150,000 salary plus 30% bonus Opportunity to shape design standards for advanced AI infrastructure environments Senior technical ownership across multiple disciplines Exposure to executive stakeholders, EPCs, design consultants and specialist delivery partners The Senior Manager, Data Center Design Role: Create and maintain electrical, mechanical, civil and BIM design standards across live projects Review and provide technical input on consultant and contractor design packages Work through detailed engineering considerations including power distribution, cooling strategies and structural requirements for high-density compute environments Participate directly in design workshops and technical discussions with EPCs and consultants Define technical requirements and review supplier and contractor responses Build and develop technical leadership capability across electrical, mechanical, civil and BIM disciplines as the portfolio expands Provide hands-on technical guidance while maintaining consistency across project delivery Senior Manager, Data Center Design Requirements: Strong hands-on design experience in electrical or mechanical engineering within data centres or similarly complex mission-critical facilities Experience reviewing, developing or producing technical design documentation rather than only managing review processes Knowledge of high-density compute environments, including GPU infrastructure considerations Understanding of cooling strategies, including air and liquid cooling approaches Experience challenging and influencing consultants, EPCs and technical stakeholders on engineering decisions Ability to establish standards and processes from the ground up Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical or a related discipline Desirable Experience: Experience working across European and US data centre markets and relevant codes Exposure to liquid cooling technologies such as direct liquid cooling or cooling distribution units Chartered Engineer status or equivalent If you are a technical design leader who enjoys building standards, solving complex engineering challenges and remaining close to delivery, apply now for more information.

Senior Manager, Data Centre ESG & Sustainability Barbican 150,000 Join a Data Centre Developer & Operator, looking after Hyperscale Data Centres! A Senior Manager, Data Centre ESG & Sustainability is required to build and lead the ESG function for an AI infrastructure business developing purpose-built cloud platforms and high-performance data centre environments. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced sustainability professional who wants to create the strategy, methodology and reporting framework from the ground up rather than inherit an established function. The Senior Manager, Data Centre ESG & Sustainability will work across technical, commercial and delivery teams, with exposure to executive stakeholders, certification bodies, auditors, investors, lenders and regional stakeholder teams. The role is suited to someone who combines strong ESG knowledge with the ability to deliver the technical work personally in a fast-changing environment. Senior Manager, Data Centre ESG & Sustainability Benefits: 150,000 salary Opportunity to build an ESG function from the ground up Hands-on ownership of sustainability strategy, carbon methodology and reporting Exposure to executive stakeholders, investors, lenders and certification bodies The Senior Manager, Data Centre ESG & Sustainability Role: Develop carbon accounting methodologies and sustainability commitments, including areas such as net zero strategy, renewable energy agreements and water usage considerations Lead certification processes, including standards such as BREEAM and LEED, across live infrastructure projects Create ESG processes, policies and reporting frameworks aligned with recognised industry standards Prepare investor and lender ESG disclosures during the early stages of function development Support regional stakeholder teams with social impact commitments and sustainability initiatives Translate technical sustainability data into clear reporting for senior and external audiences Work cross-functionally to embed ESG considerations across infrastructure delivery Senior Manager, Data Centre ESG & Sustainability Requirements: Experience in ESG, sustainability or carbon strategy roles, ideally within infrastructure, real estate or energy environments Experience developing sustainability frameworks, methodologies or reporting processes Comfortable delivering technical carbon, sustainability or certification work directly rather than only managing teams Ability to produce clear written documentation and disclosures for investor or lender audiences Experience working in an environment where processes and functions are being built from the ground up Understanding of data centre sustainability considerations, including relevant industry standards and guidance Familiarity with the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres is beneficial Desirable Experience: Experience with BREEAM and/or LEED certification processes Exposure to green financing or sustainability-linked loans Understanding of renewable PPA structures Apply now for more information on this Senior Manager, Data Centre ESG & Sustainability opportunity.