Data Centre Investment & Development - Associate Level - London, United Kingdom

Data Centre Investment & Development - Associate Level - London, United Kingdom JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Newmark is a global real estate advisory firm, offering a full suite of services to investors, occupiers, and developers. We are rapidly expanding our European data centre practice, building on our market-leading Capital Markets platform in London and New York, and leveraging our dominant energy practice to support data centre growth across the UK, Germany, France, and other Tier 1 and Tier 2 European markets.

With our partnership with Cantor Fitzgerald, our integrated investment banking platform, we offer clients an unmatched capability in capital raising, structured finance, and global investor coverage.

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded Associate to join our growing Data Centre Development & Investment team in London. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing real estate sectors in Europe. The successful candidate will play a key role in business development, deal execution, and advisory across the full lifecycle of data centre transactions-spanning development, investment, and financing.

You will work closely with colleagues across Capital Markets, Energy & Infrastructure, and our investment banking affiliate, Cantor Fitzgerald, on complex, high-profile transactions throughout the UK and continental Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution:

Lead and support the execution of data centre deals including development land transactions (hyperscale, cloud, and edge), FRI-leased/co-location investment deals, forward funding, and structured capital transactions.

Capital Raising & Structuring:

Assist in sourcing and structuring capital (debt and equity), working alongside Cantor Fitzgerald on capital placements and financing mandates.

Market Research & Business Development:

Conduct market intelligence and investor/developer mapping across key European data centre markets to drive deal origination and client development.

Investment Analysis & Modelling:

Undertake cash flow modelling, investment appraisals, sensitivity analysis, and scenario testing using Excel and industry-standard tools.

Marketing & Client Materials:

Create and deliver high-quality marketing collateral, pitch books, investment teasers, and transaction documentation.

Data Management:

Build and manage virtual data rooms, due diligence materials, and documentation for active transactions.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Support negotiations with investors, developers, landowners, and legal and technical advisors across Europe.

Skills and Experience Required

Experience in real estate investment, capital markets, corporate finance, or data centre infrastructure-ideally within a leading advisory, investment, or development platform.

Demonstrated transaction experience in at least one of the following: land acquisition/disposition, co-location investment sales, forward funding, or debt/equity raising.

Strong financial modelling and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel essential.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to engage clients and stakeholders at a senior level.

Organised, proactive and highly collaborative team player.

Knowledge of the European data centre landscape is strongly preferred.

Language skills are advantageous.

MRICS, CFA or similar qualifications are welcome but not essential.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited introductions or applications from third-party recruiters. No fees will be payable in the event a candidate is introduced by an agency without prior written agreement.

Newmark is rapidly growing its European data centre practice, building on its market leading Capital Markets capability in London and New York, and working with its dominant energy practice, to expand in the UK, Germany, France and other Tier 1&2 European markets. We are looking for the best talent in the industry to work our highly successful and collaborative London based team