Data Centre Market Expert
Application completed on Authority.inc
About This Role
About the role
Authority is building an expert intelligence network to understand and forecast important developments across the global data-centre industry.
We are looking for an experienced data-centre professional who is currently active in the Ireland market and has up-to-date knowledge of local conditions.
You will provide practical market intelligence about supply and demand, power availability, project pipelines, construction activity, investment, regulation, pricing and operator strategy in Ireland.
Your insights will help us improve datasets and forecasting models designed to predict commercial events and outcomes across the global data-centre market.
What you will contribute
Participate in short monthly research calls
Review market data and identify missing or inaccurate information
Explain important changes in the local market
Assess the likelihood and timing of new developments
Provide intelligence on projects, operators, investors and major customers
Review forecasts and explain which local signals could affect the outcome
Relevant areas of expertise
Data-centre development and investment
Colocation and hyperscale operations
Site selection and land acquisition
Power procurement and grid connections
Construction, engineering and project delivery
Capacity, take-up, vacancy and pricing
Planning, permitting and environmental regulation
Cloud, AI and high-performance computing infrastructure
Requirements
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience
Currently operating in or closely involved with the Ireland data-centre market
Strong and current knowledge of local market conditions
Firsthand exposure to commercial or strategic decisions in the sector
A valid LinkedIn profile showing relevant professional experience
Engagement details
Independent contract
Remote within Ireland
Approximately 2 to 4 paid consulting hours per month
This is not a full-time position. It is a paid, flexible expert consulting engagement.
About Authority
Authority is building an expert intelligence network to understand and forecast important developments across the global data-centre industry.
