Head of AI Datacenter Deployment & Operations

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Job Title: Head of DC Deployment & Operations

Location: UK – Hybrid with on-site responsibilities

Reports To: Chief Energy & Infrastructure Officer

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Company

Carbon3.ai is the UK’s AI solutions platform — sovereign by design, truly sustainable, and relentlessly focused on real-world outcomes. We combine sovereign, off-grid datacenters powered by 100% renewable energy with enterprise-grade AI platforms and services to enable measurable AI ROI and monetised carbon reduction. Our national AI Mesh spans 50+ datacenter locations, bringing low-latency, carbon-efficient AI infrastructure to UK enterprises. Backed by significant capital and strategic partnerships, Carbon3.ai enables enterprises to operationalise AI — faster, greener, and with complete data sovereignty.

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of AI DC Deployment & Operations to lead the development, delivery, and activation of Carbon3.ai’s national datacenter footprint. This individual will be responsible for translating site strategy into execution — overseeing end-to-end delivery of AI-ready facilities that form the physical foundation of the UK’s sovereign AI infrastructure. From civil works and utility provisioning to environmental compliance and operations readiness, this role is crucial to ensuring that every Carbon3 site is brought online on time, within budget, and to spec — ready to host high-performance compute and AI workloads. You will also guide the transition from buildout to operational readiness, ensuring that long-term resilience and SLA compliance are designed in from day one.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of Carbon3.ai’s AI datacenter sites across the UK— from site preparation to commissioning.
• Manage principal contractors, civil engineering firms, fibre and power vendors, and local authorities throughout the build lifecycle.
• Ensure site-level compliance with planning conditions, ESG goals, and data sovereignty standards.
• Coordinate infrastructure utility delivery (power, fibre) in line with GPU deployment requirements and cooling solutions.
• Oversee handoff to operations: deliver fully commissioned, rack-ready sites with standardised MOPs/SOPs.
• Work cross-functionally with Carbon3’s engineering, ESG, and customer service teams to align infrastructure delivery with platform and service readiness.
• Implement risk management and site governance processes to ensure timeline, budget, and quality targets are achieved.
• Report on deployment progress, risks, and key metrics to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering Tier 2–4 DCs or high-spec industrial/utility projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Deep knowledge of UK utility processes: power connection, fibre routing, substation commissioning.
• Familiarity with high-density rack design, liquid cooling infrastructure, backup systems, and grid interactions.
• Ability to manage contractor relationships, enforce build standards, and drive schedule adherence.
• Skilled in translating strategic infrastructure goals into practical site activation plans.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI/ML or HPC infrastructure delivery, including GPU-dense or carbon-aware compute environments.
• Exposure to off-grid, renewable, or hybrid energy systems in datacenter applications.
• Understanding of ESG requirements in infrastructure development and carbon credit alignment.
• Previous work across UK and Ireland permitting/planning frameworks.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive compensation, potential equity, and personal development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Carbon3.ai is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.