VP - Development Strategy - Hyperscale & Mission Critical Assets | London

VP – Development Strategy – Hyperscale & Mission Critical Assets | London

Our client is a globally recognised real estate investment and development platform, managing a diverse portfolio of commercial, logistics, and digital infrastructure assets across North America, Europe, and Asia.

With substantial capital backing and a long-term vision, they are aggressively scaling their data centre strategy, with a focus on powered shell solutions for hyperscale clients.

Following successful growth in the U.S. and APAC, they are now accelerating their EMEA expansion and seeking a VP – Development Strategy – Hyperscale & Mission Critical Assets to join the London team and lead high-value initiatives across the region.

The Opportunity:

This is a strategic and high-impact leadership role focused on originating and executing data centre investments, including greenfield development, site acquisitions, M&A, and partnerships across the UK and Europe.

You’ll shape the platform’s presence in high-growth markets and work closely with senior leadership to drive long-term value creation across its digital infrastructure portfolio.

📍London, Hybrid Working

💷Competitive Package + Benefits

📄Permanent Role

🔴Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available. You must be eligible to work in the UK and travel across the EU without restrictions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and refine investment strategy across EMEA’s data centre sector
• Originate, evaluate, and structure deals—from land acquisition to development partnerships
• Execute transactions end-to-end: underwriting, modelling, due diligence, negotiation, and closing
• Formulate market entry/exit strategies and identify value creation opportunities
• Partner with brokers, utilities, and hyperscalers to ensure technical and commercial alignment
• Present investment cases and strategic proposals to executive leadership

Requirements for this Role:

• 15+ years’ experience in real estate investment, ideally with a focus on data centres, digital infrastructure, or mission-critical assets
• Proven success leading complex acquisitions and development transactions across the UK and Europe
• Strong financial modelling and commercial strategy skills
• Deep understanding of site selection, power procurement, and hyperscaler engagements
• Degree in Engineering, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field
• Confident, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to lead from the front in a fast-moving environment

What's in it for you?

• Join a well-capitalised global platform with a bold plan to grow its data centre presence across Europe.
• You'll have autonomy, visibility, and the ability to make a genuine impact on the company’s growth trajectory—while working alongside some of the best minds in the sector.

📩If you are interested in this VP – Development Strategy – Hyperscale & Mission Critical Assets Role , please reply to this advert with your updated CV or email it to csmith@firstpointgroup.com