Job Title: Development Director
We are seeking an experienced Development Director to lead and oversee front-end development activities across projects in the Iberian region. This role will be a cornerstone of our regional leadership team, guiding projects from early acquisition through to handover to our Construction function.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of site development, permitting, and design coordination for complex technical infrastructure. They will be responsible for coordinating design, permitting, and delivery across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring world-class technical and operational standards.
About the Role:
1. Lead the full lifecycle of front-end development across Portuguese data centre projects.
2. Shape and drive our development strategy regionally, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives, regional regulatory environments, and evolving AI infrastructure needs.
3. Help build, establish, and lead a high-performing regional team, fostering collaboration between design & development, construction, cost, GPU deployment, and operational functions.
4. Oversight of major projects such as Stargate, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to deliver best-in-class, AI-optimized data centre solutions.
5. Manage permitting processes across multiple European jurisdictions; engage with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders to secure timely approvals and mitigate regulatory risks.
6. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local partners, landowners, consultants, and public bodies. Represent us in discussions on project delivery, sustainability, and infrastructure alignment.
7. Cross-functional collaboration with design, construction, and cost management teams to ensure technical, commercial, and schedule objectives are met across all phases.
8. Maintain clear reporting and documentation across all European developments, ensuring consistency with our delivery standards, governance structures, and digital collaboration tools.
Key Qualifications:
* Experienced - 10+ years in development or project leadership roles, ideally in data centre, mission-critical, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
* Culture - align with our mission, objectives, and work culture. We are a fast-paced, collaborative team who provide autonomy but require accountability.
* Technically Strong - Deep understanding of site development, permitting, and design coordination for complex technical infrastructure.
* Strategic & Hands-On - Capable of operating at both leadership and delivery levels; you're a doer who leads by example.
* Collaborative - Comfortable working across regions, time zones, and disciplines. You'll be part of a fast-growing and high-performing European team.
* Leadership Mindset - Experienced in building and managing teams, consultants, and contractors to deliver projects with pace, quality, and precision. Expert knowledge of the local markets is a significant advantage.
* Permitting-Savvy - Proven experience managing development and permitting processes in Portugal is a significant advantage.
* Fluency in English is required; other European languages are an advantage.
* Startup-Ready - Flexible, proactive, and ready to help build world-leading AI systems, culture, and scale.
Why Join Us?
* Join as a key member of the leadership team shaping our expansion.
* Play a pivotal role in delivering the Stargate projects, other European self-build projects, Colo GPU deployments, and other landmark AI infrastructure projects.
* Help build sustainable, high-performance data centres for leading AI platforms.
* Collaborate with the most advanced AI hardware and GPU infrastructure partners globally. Be part of a fast-moving, high-growth company built on autonomy, accountability, and technical excellence.