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DataX Connect

DataX Connect

dataxconnect.com

1 Job

26 Employees

About the Company

DataX Connect is a global data centre recruitment specialist.

We find the best talent for leading clients across the globe.

We identify the best opportunities within leading clients across the globe.

Our in country expertise and market leading insights enables us to source the best people wherever they are in the world.

Connect with us - connect@dataxconnect.com

For clients

Identify the best talent in the industry.
Market insights.
Bespoke recruitment solutions.
Global in country expertise.

For candidates

The best opportunities within leading clients.
Career guidance.
Market insights.
Global coverage.

Listed Jobs

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Company Name
DataX Connect
Job Title
Vice President Design – Data Centres
Job Description
VP Design - Data Center Developer

Location: London / Frankfurt / Remote (Europe)

We’re seeking a dynamic Vice President of Design to lead innovative, scalable, and eco-friendly data centre design strategies for a relatively new Start Up Data Centre Operator. They have just hit 20 headcount. Could you be the 21st?

Top 5 reasons to join

Confirmed Developments, Secured Power & Well Funded – Get on board with a start-up that has already got developments in progress soon to be built, power agreements secured and funding confirmed.
Love What You Do – Enjoy a positive, supportive environment where you work hard to build something from the ground up. This should be the sort of role that gets you going on a Monday morning.
Be a Key Part of a Core Team of Leaders – Agile structure with quick and simple decision making. Take the lead on design initiatives but wear multiple hats to drive projects from concept to completion.
Collaborate with Like Minded Industry Experts – Work closely with hand-selected development, operations, and sales senior leaders all pulling in the same direction to make the business growth happen.
Drive Sustainable Innovation – Lead on the creation of best practice and processes across the Design department. Focus on long-term solutions to create a well-oiled function.

What will you be doing?

Set the Vision – Create a clear direction that matches the business goals and culture.
Take Ownership & Grow your Team – Have sole responsibility (with support) for the Design function and build your team out as the business continues to grow.
Deliver Innovative Solutions – Integrate cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and energy efficiency into every project.
Work with Key Customers & Stakeholders – Work with market leading customers and stakeholders. Live and breathe the company values and work better together with all partners.

What Experience do you Need?

Electrical background preferred – Experience in electrical engineering for data centres is ideal, but mechanical, civil, or architectural backgrounds are also welcomed.
Be a well-established and experienced leader within your company focused on Design
A track record of driving innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency in data centre design.
Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
A degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Mechanical, Civil, Architecture, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Be Part of the Future

If you’re passionate about data centre design and thrive in an entrepreneurial setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and become employee 21 (*by the time you join you may not be exactly number 21!)
London, United Kingdom
On site
29-01-2025