Senior Specialist Technical Site Due Dilligence (m/f/d)

NTT Global Data Center’s EMEA Design team is looking to recruit a Senior Specialist Technical Site Due Dilligence (m/f/d). The role is based out of Frankfurt, Berlin, Amsterdam or London and will support data center expansion and construction projects across EMEA. 

You will play a key role in the site selection and master planning stage with accountability for the technical due diligence process for new and existing NTT GDC regions. Alongside Test Fits, this role will involve inputting into the permitting strategy and compiling and analysing site information to identify any impact / risks on development costs & schedule or present a risk to the operation of the data center. You will be expected to engage, instruct, direct, and manage internal resource alongside external consultants, contractors, and experts to ensure technical due diligence is complete, whilst compiling & mitigating risks and reporting these to the NTT GDC stakeholders.

You will have a strong track record of program management, a demonstrated ability to deliver multiple high priority projects simultaneously and the ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities.
 
You will help develop and promote adoption of best practice process and procedures for site due diligence in the design and engineering, and wider construction and expansion teams. 

Your responsibilities

• Lead the Technical Due Diligence process, collaborating with internal stakeholders to guide the expansion of NTT GDC EMEA facilities in new and existing regions, by conducting site selection risk analysis and due diligence assessments
• Utilize technical expertise to assess and validate the suitability of potential sites, considering factors such as infrastructure, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance
• Create and Manage TDD criteria/checklists to enable, and be accountable for, Go/No Go recommendations and decisions
• Accountable for coordinating site visits, specialist reviews and associated reports and debriefs
• Act as the primary contact for external consultants and vendors as well as internal stakeholders, involved in technical due diligence processes
• Assess and conclude a wide range of real estate, engineering, construction, policy, planning, and business development considerations
• Responsible for the production of compliant test-fits for new sites
• Work with the Permitting Manager to create project-specific permitting strategies
• Work in conjunction with the associated Expansion Manager for each site to ensure TDD delivery is progressing in line with the agreed budget and programme
• Ensure regular reporting of progress against agreed plans to senior members of Design and Engineering, Delivery and the associated Expansion managers
• Ensure regulatory compliance, quality and value for money received through third-party appointments
• Contribute to the development of tools, processes, and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the site selection and due diligence functions

Your profile

• Hold a University Degree in Construction, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Engineering or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in technical due diligence for mission-critical and/or similar hi-tech content M&E-led industries (e.g., Pharmaceutical, Food and Drink Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Energy, etc.)
• Able to procure and build a database of exemplar scoping documents for technical site selection studies e.g., topographical assessments, ground condition, environmental risk assessments, etc.
• Possess familiarity with the concept of progressive de-risk and able to compile, update and maintain RAG reports individually and or on a consolidated basis.
• You will have a broad understanding of normal and abnormal concepts associated with data center site development at scale
• You will have a solid understanding of cost and time drivers associated with site development e.g., Remediation, Cut and Fill, Utilities etc.
• You will be able to evaluate and assess initial vendor or real estate agent information packs and identify gaps against a prescribed schedule of technical site selection due diligence activities
• You will possess a high-level knowledge of the planning and permitting issues associated with large-format industrial buildings such as height restrictions, boundary setbacks, perimeter security, vehicle reticulation analysis, requirements for stormwater attenuation, easements, etc.
• Experience working within site selection teams, preferably in a leading role on the buy side
• International experience and outlook both in type of company (multi-national Consultant/Operator) and project experience
• Demonstrate self-management by supporting and developing teams, fostering a positive team atmosphere, overcoming obstacles, and embracing challenges confidently
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills in English. German language skills would be beneficial
• Able and happy to travel internationally up to 25% of working time
• For UK: Undergo full security checks to BS7858:2019