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 creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing renewable generation and grid infrastructure to powering the next generation of AI and compute-intensive industries.

The Data Center Development Lead will lead data center projects from early-stage opportunity through Ready-to-Build and energisation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead data center 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 AUS 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