Site Selection & Colocation Manager

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Location
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salary
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Ref. No
39041
Site Selection & Colocation Manager - Remote - Data Centres - Permanent 

QCS staffing are partnered with one of the world’s top AI infrastructure companies. As an organisation, our client are leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. They create the tools and resources for their customers requirement to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams.

What you’ll do:
  • Lead end-to-end site selection for new data center facilities, including market assessments and feasibility studies.
  • Maintain market intelligence on emerging regions, energy markets, and colocation pricing.
  • Coordinate technical and environmental due diligence, assessing infrastructure availability and scalability.
  • Ensure sites meet mechanical, electrical, and network resilience requirements.
  • Identify and evaluate colocation providers; manage RFPs, negotiations, and contracts.
  • Oversee colocation lifecycle, including renewals, expansions, and performance monitoring.
  • Collaborate with design, construction, legal, finance, and permitting teams to validate feasibility and compliance.
  • Support financial modeling, ROI analysis, and business case development.
  • Assess risks related to natural hazards, security, and utility reliability; ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain documentation for audits, reporting, and internal approvals.

What you’ll need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Business, Geography, or related field.
  • Extensive experience in site selection, real estate development, colocation management, or data center infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of data center power, cooling, and network requirements.
  • Proven ability to evaluate colocation providers and negotiate leases/SLAs.
  • Analytical skills in market research, cost modeling, and risk assessment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects across regions.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply today! 
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