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 generation
• Experience working across European markets
• Additional European language 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