Development Manager - Data Centers (Germany)
Development Manager - Data Centers (Germany)
Location: Germany (Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich or Remote with Travel)
Sector: Data Centers | Digital Infrastructure
Employment Type: Permanent
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping Germany's digital infrastructure?
We are partnering with a leading, fast-growing data centre developer that is expanding its footprint across Germany. Due to sustained growth, they are seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead the identification, permitting, and delivery of new data centre projects nationwide.
This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier development platform, working on some of the most advanced and strategically important data centre projects in Europe.
The Opportunity
As Development Manager, you will take ownership of projects from initial site identification through to construction handover. You will be responsible for driving development strategy, managing permitting and planning processes, and coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure projects progress efficiently and compliantly.
You will work at the intersection of real estate, power infrastructure, and digital development, playing a critical role in enabling hyperscale and enterprise data centre growth in Germany.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, assess, and secure land for new data centre developments across Germany
Lead site feasibility assessments, including grid access, zoning, environmental, and technical constraints
Manage planning and permitting processes with local authorities and regulators
Engage and negotiate with landowners, municipalities, utilities, and grid operators (TSOs/DSOs)
Develop business cases, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments
Coordinate internal teams and external consultants throughout the development lifecycle
Ensure smooth handover to construction and delivery teams
Candidate Profile
Proven experience in project or development management, ideally within data centres, energy infrastructure, industrial real estate, or large-scale infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of German planning, permitting, and land development processes
Experience working with municipalities, utilities, and regulatory bodies
Commercially astute with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Fluent in German and English (essential)
Willingness to travel across Germany as required
What's on Offer
Join one of Europe's fastest-growing data centre development platforms
High level of autonomy with full project ownership
Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits
Exposure to major, mission-critical infrastructure projects
Clear long-term progression into Senior Development / Leadership roles
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Development Manager - Data Centers (Germany)
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