At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data centre land acquisition and manage complex infrastructure projects across EMEA.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of data centre development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor and drive continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on large-scale projects while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management, land acquisition, and strong communication skills required.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead data centre land acquisition and infrastructure projects across multiple regions in EMEA. This role will manage complex site selection, due diligence, utility coordination, permitting, and stakeholder engagement activities to support large-scale data centre development programmes. You will work closely with internal client teams, developers, landowners, utility providers, consultants, and government authorities to drive projects from acquisition through to infrastructure readiness.
The Opportunity
- Be part of a team leading complex land acquisition and site selection projects for data centre developments.
- Manage relationships with developers, landowners, utility providers, consultants, and public authorities.
- Oversee technical, commercial, legal, and utility due diligence activities.
- Coordinate permitting, planning, and infrastructure delivery programmes.
- Drive utility engagement strategies, including power and water coordination.
- Manage project schedules, risks, reporting, budgets, and governance processes.
- Lead negotiations for Statements of Work (SOWs), consultant agreements, and infrastructure-related contracts.
- Prepare executive-level reporting and support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure effective project documentation, data integrity, and process compliance.
- Mentor junior team members and support continuous improvement initiatives.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have project management experience within data centres, infrastructure, utilities, real estate, or large-scale capital projects.
- Have experience managing land acquisition, site selection, or infrastructure delivery programmes.
- Possess strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience engaging with senior leadership and external partners.
- Understand utility infrastructure requirements, permitting, and due diligence processes for large-scale developments.
- Are commercially aware with experience managing budgets, contracts, risks, and project reporting.
- Are highly organised, delivery-focused, and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Have experience using project management tools, scheduling software, and reporting systems.
- Hold a degree in a relevant discipline; PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is advantageous.
Project Manager – Data Centre - Site Acquisition employer: Linesight
At Linesight, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As an Associate Cost Manager, you will benefit from unparalleled mentorship from industry leaders, empowering you to take charge of your career while contributing to meaningful projects in the data centre sector. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every team member feels valued and supported, making Linesight a truly rewarding place to grow professionally.
