Project Overview

A leading consulting firm is supporting a client exploring the development of a data centre in Thailand. The client is considering acquiring or securing land from a listed entity and requires technical due diligence to assess the feasibility and associated risks before proceeding with the transaction.

The engagement will focus on validating the availability, reliability and suitability of the proposed water supply for data centre operations.

The consultant will work closely with the consulting team to review information provided by the land-owning entity, assess the proposed water infrastructure and identify potential constraints or risks that could affect the site’s suitability for data centre development.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess the proposed water supply plan for the data centre site.
• Evaluate the availability and reliability of water resources required to support data centre operations.
• Review the proposed water supply infrastructure, including connection arrangements, capacity and relevant infrastructure requirements.
• Validate the supporting evidence and assumptions provided by the land-owning entity.
• Assess the suitability of the proposed water supply for the anticipated operational requirements of the data centre.
• Identify potential risks relating to water availability, supply reliability, infrastructure readiness and local regulatory or utility requirements.
• Assess potential constraints or dependencies that could affect the development or operational readiness of the site.
• Identify information gaps and areas requiring further validation or clarification.
• Provide a water feasibility assessment and clear recommendations on the key risks, assumptions and outstanding diligence requirements.

Ideal Consultant Profile

• Approximately 15+ years of experience in water infrastructure, water supply systems, water treatment, cooling water systems or utility-interface delivery.
• Strong experience in technical due diligence, feasibility assessments or infrastructure project evaluation.
• Direct Thailand project experience and familiarity with local water infrastructure, utility processes and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to assess technical documentation, validate water supply assumptions and identify potential risks.
• Experience supporting data centres or other water-intensive infrastructure projects would be highly relevant.
• A former water utility engineer, owner's engineer or water infrastructure consultant could be a strong fit