Real Estate Acquisitions & Development Director

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?

AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.

Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning…

Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

A Snapshot
As the Real Estate Acquisitions & Development Director you will report to the Senior Director, Real Estate, and work closely with the rest of the cross-department teams to shape AirTrunk’s growth strategy, making your mark in a number of ways:

• You’ll be part of a dynamic team driving rapid expansion across APAC, leading initiatives to unlock new markets through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and infrastructure-led solutions.

• In this role, you’ll collaborate with AirTrunk’s leadership team, internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver hyperscale growth.

Your Day to Day

• Originate and execute complex real estate and related transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships that accelerate AirTrunk’s growth.

• Lead negotiations with developers, government and institutional partners to secure new site options, critical infrastructure, regulatory approvals, and incentives.

• Design and implement medium and long-term growth options, balancing speed-to-market with scalability, risk mitigation, and long-term sustainability.

• Direct comprehensive due diligence and feasibility assessments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust technical, financial, and regulatory evaluation.

• Develop compelling business cases and partner on investment approval processes, preparing executive-level presentations for review and approval.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with master planning, development, and investment teams to align site acquisition with delivery timelines and customer requirements.

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering knowledge transfer and building organizational capability for future growth.

• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes, providing strategic insights and advising leadership on emerging opportunities across APAC markets.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading negotiations or business development in the real estate / infrastructure sectors, ideally in a hyperscale environment.

• Proven experience with site selection & acquisition, real estate development / project management, partnerships and business development, etc.

• Experience negotiating related agreements, such as economic incentives, colocation agreements, utility agreements, construction contracts etc. will be advantageous.

• Strong quantitative and financial modelling skills will be an advantage.

• Excellent communication and influencing ability.

• Familiarity with APAC real estate markets and regulatory frameworks.

• Ability to thrive in a matrix organization, adapt quickly, and foster an open, collaborative workplace.

The AirTrunk Culture

Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.

The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.

Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged.

Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale.

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