Associate Director, Data Centre Advisory, Data Centre Group, Asia Pacific - Electrical

About the role:

Development & Technical Advisory Delivery

• Lead and contribute to development feasibility studies for new and evolving data centre assets.

• Undertake and manage asset condition surveys and technical due diligence assignments.

• Provide technical and development-led input into option studies, risk assessments, and development strategies. Act as technical lead on selected advisory engagements, with autonomy appropriate to experience.

• Act as technical lead on selected advisory engagements, with autonomy appropriate to experience.

Integrated Advisory Oversight

• Provide end-to-end advisory support across both Development Advisory (technical services) and Advisory & Transactions business within the DCG.

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Development Advisory and Head of Research & Consulting to ensure consistent, high-quality advisory delivery across the APAC portfolio.

• Apply pragmatic, development-led judgment to client engagements spanning feasibility, due diligence, and strategic advisory projects.

Bids & Proposals Leadership

• Take ownership of the preparation, review, and submission of bids and proposals for both Advisory (consulting) and Development Advisory assignments.

• Ensure proposals are commercially and technically credible, aligned with client expectations, and reflect the DCG service offerings.

• Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, craft winning strategies, and maintain strong client relationships.

Support to Head of Technical Advisory

• Act as a trusted sounding board on technical, commercial, and delivery-related decisions.

• Take ownership of defined advisory workstreams to support day-to-day management of the business line.

• Support coordination across geographies, disciplines, and project teams.

• Represent the technical advisory function in internal and external discussions as required.

Business Growth & Market Support

• Support business planning and service line development activities.

• Contribute to client presentations where technical and advisory credibility is required.

• Support client engagement and relationship development alongside senior leadership.

• Provide input into market strategy and service offering evolution as the advisory function grows.

About You:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience.

• Experience with Resiliance and Redundancy Systems , in mission critical envrionment or other

• Background may include consultancy, client-side roles, site selection, development advisory, or construction.

• Experience working across multiple markets or regions within APAC is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of data centre development processes and full asset lifecycles.

• Demonstrated experience in feasibility studies, due diligence, and development advisory engagements.

• Ability to operate effectively in early-stage, ambiguous, and evolving environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of commercial acumen with confidence in client-facing engagements.

• Pragmatic, development-led approach to technical advisory.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;

• Career development and a promote from within culture;

• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

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