Head of Development - Data Center
Pubblicato il 30-10-2026 - Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel in Italia
pTaylor Hopkinson is supporting the selection of a bHead of Development – Data Centres /b to lead the technical development of large-scale data centre projects in Italy, including hyperscale campuses. /ppThis is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced data centre professional with a strong technical background and proven owner-side or developer-side experience. The successful candidate will take ownership of the development strategy, oversee external design and engineering partners, and ensure projects are technically robust, commercially viable and attractive to hyperscale operators, investors and tenants. /ph3Key Responsibilities: /h3ulliDefine the development strategy for each site, including capacity planning, power supply, grid connections, BESS, master planning and permitting timelines. /liliOversee external engineering and design consultants, define technical requirements, review design deliverables and ensure compliance with hyperscaler standards, costs and schedules. /liliLead technical relationships with Terna and DSOs, oversee high-voltage grid connection activities and coordinate environmental and building permitting processes.
/liliPrepare projects for Ready-to-Build (RTB) sales and partnerships, lead technical due diligence with hyperscalers and investors, and ensure projects meet bankability requirements. /liliBuild the internal technical team over time and manage external consultants and engineering partners. /liliRepresent the company alongside the CEO in discussions with public authorities, utilities, regulators and other institutional stakeholders. /li /ulh3Requirements: /h3ulliDegree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. /liliProven experience in the data centre industry, including leadership of one or more hyperscale projects of 50 MW or above, ideally covering development, design and delivery. /liliStrong hands-on experience with high-voltage grid connections and permitting processes in Italy or elsewhere in Europe. /liliStrong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to engage senior public officials, utility executives and other high-level decision-makers. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr