Real Estate Investments, Director

The Real Estate Investments Director, Europe, is responsible for leading the strategic direction and execution of real estate investment initiatives across the region. This role oversees portfolio growth, investment management, deal negotiation, and client engagement.

The position requires coordination with equity partners, feasibility analysis, due diligence, acquisition and development, and project oversight for all real estate transactions. The incumbent will communicate with and influence the QTS Executive Team and Board regarding real estate decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies for European data center markets to support business growth

• Collaborate with sellers, partners, and property owners to manage and transform the real estate portfolio

• Lead due diligence and closing processes for real estate transactions, coordinating with internal teams and third-party stakeholders

• Partner with cross-functional teams to architect and communicate strategic plans, including cost and return analyses

• Monitor and analyze local real estate submarkets, industry trends, competitive activity, and market conditions

• Advise business leaders on datacenter market fundamentals to inform strategic decisions

• Collect, interpret, and report data relevant to investment and operational performance

• Represent the company in meetings and calls with key stakeholders, providing insights and responses for new market opportunities

• Conduct economic research and prepare reports to support business strategy and development

• Draft investment materials including memorandums, presentations, and proposals for real estate and finance-related projects

• Provide additional analysis and reporting as required by the Executive Committee and Board

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the real estate industry
• Bachelor’s degree required; in business or real estate
• At least 5 years of experience in the data center industry, including sales or business development in Cloud, Co-location, Telecom, or Network sectors
• Proven experience working with enterprise and hyperscale clients
• Familiarity with co-location and cloud strategy is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business or real estate preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ideal candidates will have a proven history of being extremely self-motivated, highly organised and open communicators who are eager to work in a fast-paced client focused entrepreneurial environment with limited formal structure
• Ability to organise, interpret, and draw appropriate conclusions from large volumes of data and to creatively present the information in a manner that enables non-financial managers to easily understand the information
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Enthusiastic attitude in a team environment and ability to work independently
• Positive, flexible outlook

Total Rewards:

• 25 days annual leave and public holidays
• 32 paid volunteering hours per year
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependents
• Life assurance
• Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection
• Employee referral bonus equivalent to exchange rates of $2,500 at time of award, subject to eligibility
• This role is bonus and equity eligible

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on TalentAcquisition@QTSDataCenters.com