Manager - Site Selection

The Manager – Site Selection is responsible for executing and supporting the site selection. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and progressing potential sites through technical, regulatory, infrastructure, and commercial due diligence, in line with defined site selection frameworks and business requirements. The role works closely with internal teams and external consultants to provide clear, data-driven site feasibility recommendations to senior leadership.

• Identify and evaluate potential sites for data centre development across international markets.
• Assess technical feasibility, environmental considerations, zoning regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Conduct site visits and document findings, constraints, and risks due diligence coordination.
• Coordinate with external consultants and vendors to conduct due diligence studies, including:
  Geotechnical assessments, utilities and infrastructure assessments.
• Track deliverables and ensure timely completion of studies in line with project timelines.

• Evaluate availability, capacity, and reliability of critical infrastructure, including electrical power, telecommunications, and water supply.
• Coordinate with utility providers to assess connection feasibility, timelines, and redundancy options.
• Support identification of infrastructure-related risks and constraints.
• Review local zoning ordinances and land use regulations to assess site suitability.
• Identify permitting requirements and approval pathways for site development.
• Support engagement with local authorities, municipalities, and regulatory bodies as required.

• Support development of financial models to evaluate site feasibility, including land acquisition, development, and operating cost inputs.
• Work with Finance and Commercial teams to assess cost assumptions and feasibility scenarios.
• Provide input to business cases and investment decision materials.

• Maintain accurate records of site selection activities, including site visit reports, due diligence documentation, and approvals.
• Develop and maintain land bank trackers and reports, ensuring data is current and reliable.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across International Business, Design, Implementation, Finance, and Legal.
• Prepare clear site evaluation summaries, reports, and presentations for management review.
• Support senior leadership with factual inputs to inform site selection decisions.

Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet department requirements, policies, and quality standards.

Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which may be reasonably expected and forms part of the function of the job.

• VP – International Execution
• International Business & Strategy teams
• Design & Planning
• Implementation & TPMO

• External consultants and advisors
• Utility providers
• Landowners and developers
• Local authorities and regulators

• Provides analysis and recommendations on site feasibility and risks.
• Escalates material technical, regulatory, or infrastructure risks to senior stakeholders.
• Does not hold final approval authority for site selection decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Industrial Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field. Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 5–8 years of experience in site selection, development, or infrastructure planning.
• Experience supporting data centre or large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.
• Exposure to international or multi-country projects is an advantage.

• Understanding of technical, regulatory, and commercial site selection considerations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple consultants and work streams, clear written and verbal communication, strong organisational and documentation skills.