​I’m currently supporting a growing international energy platform with a strong footprint across Europe, looking to appoint a Senior Development Manager to help scale its data centre development pipeline in Germany. This is a unique opportunity sitting at the intersection of energy infrastructure and digital assets, where you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering energy concepts for large-scale data centre projects.

The opportunity:

You’ll take ownership of a significant pipeline (c. 500MW – 1GW) of data centre developments, leading projects from early-stage origination through permitting and development readiness. Alongside execution, you’ll also contribute to commercial strategy and business development within the digital infrastructure segment.

This role offers a blend of hands-on project delivery and strategic influence, working closely with senior leadership, including a Chief Business Development Officer.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development of data centre projects from site identification through permitting and development maturity

• Shape and deliver energy concepts aligned with data centre requirements

• Drive project origination and support business development activities in the digital infrastructure space

• Manage external partners (developers, consultants, planners) to ensure quality and timeline delivery

• Navigate German permitting processes, including spatial planning, environmental approvals, and grid connection

• Coordinate closely with internal teams across technical, legal, and commercial functions

• Represent the business with authorities, municipalities, and key stakeholders

• Monitor project progress, risks, and milestones in line with strategic objectives

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years’ experience in infrastructure, digital, or data centre development

• Strong understanding of data centre engineering and energy requirements

• Proven experience across permitting and development processes in Germany

• Exposure to both project execution and commercial/origination activities

• Ability to operate autonomously in a senior, high-impact role

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Comfortable working across both operational delivery and strategic planning

Why consider this role?

• Direct impact on a rapidly growing data centre platform in Europe

• Unique combination of energy and digital infrastructure

• High level of ownership and visibility within the organisation

• Strong pipeline and long-term growth ambitions