> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1630654-senior-development-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1630654-senior-development-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Development Manager - **Company:** Sovereign AI - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £61,256.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Digital Mapping, Software Engineering - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5790245715 ## About the Role * Degree in Engineering or a related technical/development discipline. * Relevant professional certification, or clear evidence of progression towards * professional accreditation, strongly preferred. * Highly experienced in a development, infrastructure or related project role. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS * Experience in the development of power, energy or complex infrastructure projects requiring suitable site conditions and infrastructure connectivity. * Significant experience working/engaging with senior stakeholders and external * partners, including facility operators/landowners, energy partners and government * bodies. * Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth or start-up environments, working autonomously and managing ambiguity. * Ability to operate independently, exercising sound judgement and prioritising competing activities across multiple sites and markets. * Understanding of and sensitivity to different cultures, gained through working * across international markets. * Experience in data centre development is preferred but not essential. * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to build and maintain relationships with partners, government bodies and consultants. * Experience overseeing GIS mapping and site design work, including test fitting or concept design. * Experience within the power transmission/distribution sector is advantageous. * Experience across the lifecycle of major energy infrastructure development projects, with strength in the front-end and origination phases. * Strong understanding of how developers progress early-stage projects into * tangible, bankable opportunities. * Ability to work effectively with consultants and suppliers, ensuring delivery against * project requirements and timelines. * Sound understanding of relevant legal and governance requirements, and the * ability to work within them. ## Description * Site appraisal: Lead appraisal of prospective sites against Sovereign AI's technical, commercial and infrastructure requirements, working closely with the VP of Development & Origination. * Land and energy partnerships: Work with landowners, asset owners and energy partners to agree suitable land and power arrangements in support of site origination. * New market development: Support the identification and assessment of new sites in target countries as part of Sovereign AI's wider market expansion. * Project management: Provide project management of development-phase activities across a portfolio of sites, tracking progress, risks and dependencies. * Stakeholder relationships: Build and maintain relationships with potential partners able to support Sovereign AI with land and energy access in target markets. * Site development activities: Coordinate site development workstreams including GIS mapping, test fitting and ensuring design parameters are met, working with external consultants and internal teams. * Concept design: Progress concept design activities for sites, supporting the transition from early-stage appraisal to a deliverable project. * Power and infrastructure confirmation: Lead early-stage work to confirm power and wider infrastructure availability at site, assessing existing power options against data centre requirements and project schedule. * Cross-functional alignment: Work with colleagues across Power, Data Centre Development, Commercial and Planning to ensure sites meet requirements, and align with Software Development, Business Development and other functions as needed. * Due diligence oversight: Oversee and co-ordinate the work of consultants undertaking due diligence on prospective sites, ensuring outputs are robust and delivered to schedule. ## Related Videos - [How to build a sovereign European AI compute infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1102-how-to-build-a-sovereign-european-ai-compute-infrastructure) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [On developing smartphones on wheels](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/258-on-developing-smartphones-on-wheels) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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