Digital Infrastructure Investment & Development Associate

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global technology and investment organisation for a Digital Infrastructure Investment & Development Associate to support the growth and development of AI infrastructure, including data centres, compute and power.

This is a hands-on role combining investment analysis, project development and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate data centre sites, development projects and operating assets.

• Assess power availability, connectivity, cooling, capacity, resilience, permitting, capex and project timelines.

• Lead feasibility, design and development workstreams, managing budgets, risks, KPIs and critical paths.

• Coordinate developers, utilities, engineers, contractors, suppliers and customers.

• Build financial models and investment materials, assessing project economics, returns and risks.

• Support post-investment execution across procurement, construction, operations and customer readiness.

Key Requirements

• 2–5 years’ relevant experience in data centres or digital infrastructure, ideally with a developer, operator, hyperscaler, cloud provider or engineering consultancy.

• Degree in Engineering, a quantitative discipline or equivalent, with a strong academic record.

• Practical experience in areas such as site selection, power, capacity planning, network, design, construction, programme management or operations.

• Strong understanding of data centre and AI infrastructure, including power, cooling, density, connectivity and resilience.

• Strong analytical, financial and commercial skills.

• Excellent communication, judgement and problem-solving abilities.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a high level of ownership.

• Fluent English; French is advantageous.

• Willingness to travel as required.