Associate Director/Director - Data Centres
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Role Purpose
The role is client facing and transaction based and will involve leading the sourcing and acquisition of data centre real estate on behalf of a wide range of global corporate, technology and telecommunications clients across the EMEA region. The data centre sector itself is one of the fastest growing real estate sectors globally, which is exciting, dynamic and fast-moving and provides team members with opportunities to develop new business skills in addition to those of the traditional real estate industry.
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual with self-initiative. The successful candidate will be commercially minded with a strong track record in completing occupier agency transactions and an ability to work effectively as part of a team and alongside large corporate clients focused on closing high profile and high value real estate transactions.
Good communication and relationship building skills are essential as the role is likely to involve close liaison with the CBRE office network around the world with some opportunities to travel. The role is particularly suited to an individual who is looking to utilise their existing strong transactional experience through working with a range of occupiers across multiple geographies. This role also requires someone who understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion with important company information.
This role works as part of a close-knit and market leading data centre advisory team based in London which is the largest specialist team in its field based in one location and further benefits from the wider CBRE global network.
Key Responsibilities
Working with global occupier clients to develop and advise on their data centre requirements and strategy across EMEA.
Sourcing, negotiation and execution of data centre transactions across EMEA (acquisitions, expansions and renewals).
Delivering presentations to existing and target clients on data centre market dynamics across EMEA.
Developing a strong profile and network within the data centre market to assist with market knowledge and business development opportunities.
As experience develops, public speaking opportunities will also be available at European data centre conferences.
Person Specification/Requirements
Ideally a real estate based degree
A strong background of real estate agency experience
Proven client facing experience
Commercially astute
Ambitious and self-motivated
Good interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels of seniority
Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently
Maintains a positive attitude towards routine tasks
Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team
Confident and assertive where required
Sociable, outgoing personality who enjoys working in a team
Flexible approach to work
MRICS preferred but not necessary
Working at CBRE
When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.
Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do-from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.
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CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment company, with leading market positions in leasing, property sales, outsourcing, property management and valuation businesses. With 2022 revenues of $30.8 billion and more than 115,000 employees serving clients in over 100 countries, the firm's scale allows it to access unmatched data and market knowledge around the world.
CBRE serves a range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction, and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.
In the UK, we service our clients from our offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, and Southampton.
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