Data Center Development Lead

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy – fast. We're combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system.
We're creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing renewable generation and grid infrastructure to powering the next generation of AI and compute-intensive industries.
As AI drives unprecedented demand for power and data center capacity, the bottleneck is no longer chips – it is energy, grid infrastructure, and the ability to deliver new capacity at speed.
We are looking for a Data Center Development Lead to help solve that problem. You will be responsible for taking data center projects from concept through to Ready-to-Build and energisation. You will own the technical and development workstreams required to transform a site from an opportunity into a deliverable project. You will work across site selection, power strategy, grid connections, planning, engineering, design development, permitting, utility engagement, and delivery readiness.
This is a highly technical role for someone who understands both infrastructure development and engineering. You will help build the infrastructure that enables the next generation of AI.
Responsibilities
Lead data center developments from early-stage opportunity through Ready-to-Build and energisation
Assess sites from technical, planning, power, and infrastructure perspectives
Develop grid connection and power strategies with National Grid, DNOs, and utility providers
Support planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement processes
Identify and mitigate technical and development risks
Ensure projects are deliverable, scalable, and aligned with construction requirements
Requirements
Experience developing data centers or large-scale infrastructure projects
Strong technical understanding of data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and utility systems, with the ability to evaluate engineering decisions and challenge technical assumptions
Strong understanding of UK planning and grid connection processes
Experience taking projects from early-stage development through design, permitting, and delivery readiness
Highly analytical, self-directed, and comfortable with significant ownership
Benefits
Competitive salary
Biannual bonus scheme
Fully expensed tech to match your needs
Breakfast and dinner allowance for office based employees