Real Estate Investments, Director in London

The Real Estate Investments Director, Europe, is responsible for leading the strategic direction and execution of real estate investment initiatives across the region. This role oversees portfolio growth, investment management, deal negotiation, and client engagement. The position requires coordination with equity partners, feasibility analysis, due diligence, acquisition and development, and project oversight for all real estate transactions. The incumbent will communicate with and influence the QTS Executive Team and Board regarding real estate decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for European data center markets to support business growth
• Collaborate with sellers, partners, and property owners to manage and transform the real estate portfolio
• Lead due diligence and closing processes for real estate transactions, coordinating with internal teams and third-party stakeholders
• Partner with cross-functional teams to architect and communicate strategic plans, including cost and return analyses
• Monitor and analyze local real estate submarkets, industry trends, competitive activity, and market conditions
• Advise business leaders on datacenter market fundamentals to inform strategic decisions
• Collect, interpret, and report data relevant to investment and operational performance
• Represent the company in meetings and calls with key stakeholders, providing insights and responses for new market opportunities
• Conduct economic research and prepare reports to support business strategy and development
• Draft investment materials including memorandums, presentations, and proposals for real estate and finance-related projects
• Provide additional analysis and reporting as required by the Executive Committee and Board

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the real estate industry
• Bachelor’s degree required; in business or real estate
• At least 5 years of experience in the data center industry, including sales or business development in Cloud, Co-location, Telecom, or Network sectors
• Proven experience working with enterprise and hyperscale clients
• Familiarity with co-location and cloud strategy is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or real estate preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ideal candidates will have a proven history of being extremely self-motivated, highly organised and open communicators who are eager to work in a fast-paced client focused entrepreneurial environment with limited formal structure
• Ability to organise, interpret, and draw appropriate conclusions from large volumes of data and to creatively present the information in a manner that enables non-financial managers to easily understand the information
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Enthusiastic attitude in a team environment and ability to work independently
• Positive, flexible outlook

Total Rewards

• 25 days annual leave and public holidays
• 32 paid volunteering hours per year
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependents
• Life assurance
• Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection
• Employee referral bonus equivalent to exchange rates of $2,500 at time of award, subject to eligibility
• This role is bonus and equity eligible
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.