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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Development - Data Centers (UK&I) - **Company:** Vantage Data Centers - **Location:** Newport, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Systems Development Life Cycle - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cf6425cdf4b6c93a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Underwriting?, * Significant experience in data center, real estate, or large-scale infrastructure development. * Strong understanding of the full development lifecycle, including land acquisition, planning, design, and pre-construction. * Experience managing multiple complex projects and cross-functional teams. * Solid commercial and financial acumen, including experience supporting underwriting and business case development. * Proven ability to influence and lead stakeholders across internal and external teams. * Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to engage senior leadership. * Degree in engineering, construction, real estate, or a related discipline preferred. #LI-FW1 #LI-Hybrid ## Description Vantage is seeking a Director, Development (UK&I) to lead the development of data center campuses across the UK&I, driving projects from site selection support and exclusivity through to pre-construction and transition into delivery. Reporting to the Vice President, Development, EMEA, this role is responsible for managing a portfolio of UK developments, ensuring alignment with Vantage's business objectives, underwriting assumptions, and path to stabilised assets. The Director will provide end-to-end development leadership at project and country level, integrating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective data center solutions that enhance Vantage's product and service offering. This role bridges hands-on development execution and team leadership with strategic oversight and business case delivery, contributing to the successful execution of Vantage's growth strategy in the UK&I. Development Leadership & Delivery * Lead end-to-end development of multiple UK projects from site selection support through due diligence, concept design, entitlement, and pre-construction handover. * Ensure all development activities are delivered in line with Vantage's development lifecycle and internal governance standards. * Oversee the preparation of design and pre-construction packages for seamless transition to Construction Project Management teams. * Maintain accountability for development outcomes including scope, budget, schedule, and quality. Business Case & Strategic Alignment * Support the VP, Development in translating EMEA strategy into actionable UK development plans. * Contribute to underwriting inputs, investment papers, and business case validation for new and existing developments. * Drive alignment between development execution and financial targets, ensuring projects progress toward stabilised assets. * Identify and implement opportunities to optimise speed to market, cost efficiencies, and asset performance., * Act as a central coordination point across development, design, delivery, operations, sales, finance, legal, and energy teams. * Lead collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure coordinated input into development decisions and project delivery. * Manage relationships with external stakeholders including landowners, consultants, contractors, utilities, and local authorities. * Represent Vantage with planning authorities, community stakeholders, and key partners to secure successful project outcomes. * Support sales and solutions engineering teams with technical expertise and customer-facing engagement where required. Risk, Budget & Schedule Oversight * Lead management of development risks across the UK portfolio, proactively identifying and mitigating issues. * Drive decision-making on scope, schedule, and cost to align with underwriting objectives and programme milestones. * Ensure consistent reporting of development progress, risks, and financial performance to senior leadership. * Implement lessons learned and continuous improvement processes across projects., * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of development managers and project professionals within the UK. * Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture aligned with Vantage's values and development lifecycle. * Ensure effective resource planning and capability development to support portfolio growth. Process, Innovation & Best Practice * Support the development and refinement of Vantage development processes, standards, and governance. * Evaluate new technologies, construction methodologies, and delivery models to improve speed to market and cost efficiency. * Drive adoption of industry best practices and innovation across the UK development portfolio. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the AI Revolution in Software Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1266-navigating-the-ai-revolution-in-software-development) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Building Trustworthy AI in Industry: Beyond Traditional Cybersecurity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1948-building-trustworthy-ai-in-industry-beyond-traditional-cybersecurity) ## Related Articles - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)