Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Development Manager to lead front-end development of AI data centre projects across Europe. This role involves overseeing site acquisition, permitting, utility coordination, and early project design to deliver cutting-edge, sustainable infrastructure supporting AI innovation. Ideal candidates will have experience managing complex infrastructure projects, strong commercial acumen, and exceptional organizational skills. Based in Norway or nearby Nordic countries with required travel to project sites.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Norway
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Lead site identification and acquisition efforts including feasibility studies and due diligence coordination across multiple disciplines. Manage permitting applications and licenses across diverse jurisdictions, collaborating with authorities and utilities. Drive utility engagement and oversee power, fibre, gas, and water strategies essential for data centre operations. Develop project execution plans, budgets, and schedules to facilitate smooth transition to construction and operations. Maintain risk registers, commercial negotiations, and stakeholder communication to ensure timely progress and compliance. Act as a key connector between development, delivery, finance, and operational teams, contributing to continuous improvement and strategic insight sharing.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years in client-side development roles related to data centres, mission-critical infrastructure, or complex real estate projects. Proven expertise in site acquisition, due diligence, permitting processes, and utility infrastructure coordination. Educational background in Engineering, Planning, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related fields. Strong communication skills for translating technical and commercial information. Demonstrated ability to organize multiple projects efficiently while maintaining detail orientation. Commercially savvy with confidence to challenge and influence decisions. Collaborative, decisive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a high-growth, fast-evolving environment.