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Verda is expanding its physical infrastructure footprint and we are bringing new data centre capacity online through colocation facilities, third-party partnerships, and strategic agreements across the UK. Every new site we open starts with someone finding it, qualifying it, contracting it, and getting it ready to receive hardware.
That person is you.
We are looking for a Data Centre Expansion Manager (UK) to own the end-to-end process of identifying and delivering new colocation and data centre capacity within the UK market. This is a focused, commercially and technically intensive role. You will spend significant time reviewing inbound site proposals and opportunities, conducting due diligence on colocation providers, and driving procurement processes to close.
Cash + equity compensation along with various fringe benefits (e.g., healthcare, lunch, wellbeing, etc.).
Profitable operations with rapid, sustained growth.
31 nationalities, with 6 different ones on the management team.
An opportunity with make a clear impact and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, and partners across the global AI ecosystem.
Work mode: Remote (UK)
Travel: Frequent travel on sites
Employment type: Full-time and permanent .
Verda is expanding its physical infrastructure footprint and we are bringing new data centre capacity online through colocation facilities, third-party partnerships, and strategic agreements across the UK. Every new site we open starts with someone finding it, qualifying it, contracting it, and getting it ready to receive hardware.
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That person is you.
We are looking for a Data Centre Expansion Manager (UK) to own the end-to-end process of identifying and delivering new colocation and data centre capacity within the UK market. This is a focused, commercially and technically intensive role. You will spend significant time reviewing inbound site proposals and opportunities, conducting due diligence on colocation providers, and driving procurement processes to close.
5+ years in data centre capacity acquisition, colocation procurement, or infrastructure real estate with hands-on UK market experience.
Strong technical foundation: ability to assess a facility's power and cooling infrastructure, identify gaps, and know what questions to ask when something does not add up.
Direct experience reviewing and evaluating inbound colocation proposals and shortlisting processes.
Proven track record running RFI/RFP processes, commercial evaluation, and supplier negotiation.
Comfortable reviewing and negotiating colocation and power contracts without needing Legal to explain every clause.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to sites across the UK.
Strong Plus
Experience evaluating high-density GPU or HPC facilities — understanding of 140kW+ per rack power requirements, liquid cooling readiness, and InfiniBand-compatible infrastructure.
Existing relationships with major UK colocation operators and capacity brokers.
Familiarity with UK power markets — grid connection processes, substation capacity timelines, and renewable energy sourcing.
Experience closing multiple simultaneous deals from technical evaluation through to contract execution.
We're building fast and this role needs the right person behind it. There's no artificial deadline, but when we find who we're looking for, we move. If this sounds like your next move, apply now.
Please submit your application through our Careers page. We don’t accept applications sent by email.
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