Role Overview
We are seeking a high-calibre Chief Infrastructure Officer to lead the design, delivery, and build of a next-generation AI infrastructure platform. This is not a traditional cloud or data centre role; we are creating a vertically integrated system that merges power, data centre environments, and GPU clusters at industrial scale.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused leadership position for an individual who has personally led the delivery of complex infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for the transition from initial colocation deployments to purpose-built, multi-site AI infrastructure, ensuring our reference designs remain at the cutting edge of evolving GPU platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Deployment & Execution:
Lead the physical deployment of high-density GPU clusters into colocation facilities and oversee the transition to proprietary, purpose-built environments.
- Vendor & Partner Management:
Manage and challenge third-party delivery partners, EPC partners, OEMs, and the critical supply chain to ensure pace and quality.
- End-to-End Ownership:
Own the entire lifecycle across design, construction, and commissioning, maintaining a clear bias for execution over advisory functions.
- Strategic Design:
Define and maintain the reference design for AI infrastructure, ensuring tight alignment with the latest high-performance compute and GPU hardware developments.
- Team Leadership:
Build and lead a high-performance delivery organisation capable of scaling across multiple sites internationally.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven track record of delivering hyperscale or large-scale data centre infrastructure from the ground up.
- Deep technical expertise in power, cooling, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems within high-density environments.
- Extensive experience managing complex delivery programmes, contractors, and international supply chains.
- A background in High-Performance Computing (HPC), AI/GPU platforms, or hyperscale cloud infrastructure.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Experience with vertically integrated infrastructure models.
- Direct experience with liquid cooling technologies and advanced thermal management for AI workloads.
- Established relationships with global energy providers and industrial EPC firms.
