Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Data Centre Development Architect & Planner for the APAC region, offering a salary of 13,500. The role involves defining site selection criteria, managing local consultants, negotiating agreements, and optimizing land use strategies to support efficient data centre development. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulations, oversee site planning, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Key requirements include expertise in site planning, land use regulation, and project management within the data centre industry.

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Job description

[This job id 30868 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 09 Sep 2026]

Responsibilities:

• Define and apply site selection criteria across APAC markets.
• Source and manage local consultants, ensuring timely and conclusive site due diligence.
• Negotiate site‑specific provisions in sale and purchase agreements
• Optimize land use strategies for efficient Data Centre development.
• Validate site suitability against code compliance and built‑to‑suit requirements for targeted customers.
• Chair multi‑disciplinary coordination meetings, providing holistic site planning direction.
• Ensure compliance with land use regulations, planning permissions, and external boundary provisions.
• Monitor and interpret planning policy and legal changes impacting property development.
• Deliver test fits integrating Data Centre buildings, facility structures, and Mechanical & Electrical plant layouts.
• Provide executive briefings on final site analysis to enable informed site selection decisions.

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience in site selection and design of large‑scale, mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Master’s Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Professional registration with the Town Planners Institute (preferred).
• Proven expertise in hyperscale data centres, micro‑electronics, or other critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong collaboration with MEP engineers; adept in space planning for MEP infrastructure.
• Technical proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit.
• Deep knowledge of site planning, building codes, and regulatory compliance.
• LEED professional credentials (preferred).
• Skilled at balancing competing viewpoints and stakeholder interests.
• Willingness to travel based on project requirements.

Interested candidates may send their CV to MAC (Reg No. R1221300) at quoting the job title in the Subject line. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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