Senior Investment & Development Associate - Data Centre Assets

Our client is a data centre investment firm and is expanding. With a strategic vision to identify, acquire, and enhance land across Europe for data centre development or divestment, they are actively deploying £300–£500 million in capital across the UK and continental Europe.

This is a newly created role for someone ready to roll up their sleeves and help build out a robust pipeline of data centre-ready sites across the region. You’ll join a small but highly experienced team including leading real estate and hyperscale data centre experts.

What You’ll Do

• Originate & evaluate sites across Europe and the UK (industrial, farmland, brownfield) suitable for hyperscale data centres
• Lead or support end-to-end transactions – from sourcing, financial modelling, diligence, structuring, and negotiation to post-acquisition asset enablement
• Assess infrastructure viability (power, fibre, zoning) and drive value creation strategies pre- and post-acquisition
• Work closely with external partners, local brokers, utilities, and government contacts
• Act as a trusted representative in market engagements – from landowners in rural regions to hyperscaler executives and policy officials
• Participate in 2–4 deals per year, helping manage and advance a robust pipeline of 40–50 active opportunities

What You Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in real estate investment, private equity, or infrastructure with a strong record of deal execution
• Solid exposure to data centres, digital infrastructure, or adjacent asset classes
• Strong grasp of financial modelling and underwriting (Excel proficiency is a must – you will be tested)
• Comfort working across a range of stakeholders – farmers, governments, corporate tech buyers
• A collaborative mindset, adaptable approach, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-trust environment
• Bonus points for a second language (especially German or Italian) and experience managing assets post-transaction

The Culture

• High-growth, entrepreneurial pace
• Autonomy and visibility – your ideas matter here
• Collegial, non-hierarchical team – no “sharp elbows”
• Dynamic office in the heart of Mayfair surrounded by some of London’s best restaurants, shops, and hotels
• Informal social culture – regular team lunches and drinks

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus
• Private Health Cover
• Pension

Ready to play a key role in shaping Europe’s data centre landscape? Apply now and be part of a small, ambitious team deploying major capital to drive digital infrastructure transformation. You can reach out to me on michael.lantry@gempool.ie or call +353 87 7546 331 for a confidential conversation.