Site Selection & Colocation Manager - AI Infrastructure

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Join one of Europe's fastest-growing AI infrastructure providers, delivering secure, high-performance, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure for AI developers, enterprises, and research organizations. Operating cutting-edge GPU-powered data centers, the organization supports the next generation of AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing.

The rapidly growing global AI infrastructure provider is looking for a Site Selection & Colocation Manager to support the expansion of its international data center footprint. The role sits between real estate, technical infrastructure and commercial strategy, helping identify and secure locations for next generation AI and high performance compute environments. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working on large scale infrastructure growth projects, influencing global expansion strategy and collaborating across engineering, construction, finance and operations teams. 

Grasp the opportunity to work in 550MW+ hyperscale style environments, managing colocation partnerships and emerging AI infrastructure markets across Europe and beyond. Get in touch and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Lead the full site selection process for new data centre developments and colocation expansions across global markets.
• Conduct market analysis around power, fibre, land availability, regulatory requirements, and regional risks.
• Coordinate technical and environmental due diligence, including power, cooling, network connectivity, and scalability assessments.
• Manage colocation provider relationships, including RFPs, contract negotiations, renewals, and expansion projects.
• Work closely with engineering, construction, finance, and legal teams to support project feasibility and delivery timelines.
• Assess operational, environmental, and geopolitical risks while ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate standards.

Skills/Must Have

• 5-8+ years of experience within site selection, colocation, real estate, or data centre infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of data centre power, cooling, and network infrastructure requirements.
• Experience evaluating colocation providers and negotiating contracts or SLAs.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills across market analysis, cost modelling, and risk assessment.
• Ability to manage multiple infrastructure projects across different regions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience within hyperscale, neocloud, or large scale AI infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of utility procurement, substations, or renewable energy markets.
• Familiarity with GIS tools, risk modelling, or capacity planning.
• Understanding of permitting processes and environmental regulations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to help shape the growth of a global AI infrastructure platform.
• Exposure to large scale data centre and colocation expansion projects.
• Highly collaborative and international engineering environment.
• Flexible working options across the EU, UK, or US.
• Strong long term growth potential within a rapidly scaling business.

Salary:

• Up to €160,000 gross per year + Bonus + Shares