Lead Front-End Development Across Iberian Region
Nscale is a fast-paced, collaborative team providing autonomy but requiring accountability. We are looking for an experienced and driven leader to oversee front-end development activities across our projects in the Iberian region.
Job Description:
* Lead the full lifecycle of front-end development across Portuguese data centre projects — from site identification and acquisition support, through design development, permitting, and into construction handover.
* Shape and drive Nscale's development strategy regionally, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives, regional regulatory environments, and evolving AI infrastructure needs.
* Help build, establish and lead a high-performing regional team, fostering collaboration between design & development, construction, cost, GPU deployment and operational functions.
* Oversight of major projects such as the Stargate projects, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to deliver best-in-class, AI-optimized data centre solutions.
* Manage permitting processes across multiple European jurisdictions; engage with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders to secure timely approvals and mitigate regulatory risks.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with local partners, landowners, consultants, and public bodies. Represent Nscale in discussions on project delivery, sustainability, and infrastructure alignment.
* Work closely with design, construction, and cost management teams to ensure technical, commercial, and schedule objectives are met across all phases.
* Maintain clear reporting and documentation across all European developments, ensuring consistency with Nscale's delivery standards, governance structures, and digital collaboration tools.
Requirements:
* Experienced – 10+ years in development or project leadership roles, ideally in data centre, mission-critical, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
* Culture – align with Nscale's mission, objectives and work culture.
* 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.
* Leadership Mindset – Experienced in building and managing teams, consultants and contractors to deliver projects with pace, quality, and precision.
* Permitting-Savvy – Proven experience managing development and permitting processes in the 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?
* Play a pivotal role in delivering the Stargate projects, other European Nscale self-build projects, Colo GPU deployments and other landmark AI infrastructure projects.
* 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.