Job Description
Power & Energy Manager – Data Centres (Client-Side)
Location: London (3 days per week in office minimum)
Region: Europe
We are working with a rapidly growing, international data centre platform to appoint a Power & Energy Manager into their European team.
This is a critical, delivery-focused role, responsible for unlocking power capacity across a portfolio of hyperscale developments. You’ll take ownership of grid connections and associated infrastructure from early-stage through to energisation – playing a key role in enabling new data centre capacity across Europe.
This is an opportunity to join a business at scale, but still in a phase of significant growth, where power strategy and execution are central to success.
The Role
You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of power infrastructure, ensuring projects are progressed efficiently from concept through to energisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Grid Connections & Infrastructure Delivery
- Lead delivery of transmission and distribution connections, including substations and cable routes
- Manage projects in line with grid agreements and wider development milestones
- Drive progress with utilities (TSOs/DNOs) and contractors through to energisation
- Identify and manage EPC / turnkey contractors
Local Power & Energy Solutions
- Support evaluation and delivery of front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter solutions
- Manage contractors delivering onsite or alternative power solutions
- Contribute to commercial and technical negotiations
Site Selection & Feasibility
- Assess power availability and grid timelines for new sites
- Analyse infrastructure requirements, interim solutions, and long‑term capacity
- Provide clear recommendations to support land and development decisions
Energy & Commercial Support
- Support energy procurement activities and implementation (e.g. metering)
- Track renewable energy opportunities, including private wire solutions
- Assist with grid connection agreements and utility negotiations
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the key point of contact for all power‑related matters internally
- Work closely with land, sales, construction and operations teams
- Provide clear, concise updates on project status and risks
Financial & Reporting
- Track capital spend and budget commitments
- Support forecasting and communicate key payment milestones
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years’ experience delivering grid connections and power infrastructure for large energy users
- Proven track record in HV / EHV project delivery from concept through to energisation
- Strong experience working with TSOs, DNOs and utility providers
- Experience managing contractors and driving programme delivery
- Exposure to grid connection agreements and utility negotiations
- Ability to communicate complex technical and commercial topics clearly
Desirable Experience
- Data centre or mission‑critical infrastructure experience
- Exposure to renewable energy or power
- Experience working across European markets
- Additional European skills (French, Spanish or German)
Why This Role?
- Join a high‑growth data centre platform delivering hyperscale capacity across Europe
- Play a key role in unlocking power, the single biggest constraint in the market
- Opportunity to work across multiple countries and complex infrastructure projects
- Clear scope for progression as the platform continues to scale
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