Power & Energy Manager

Power & Energy Manager

  • Permanent
  • London
    Location: London
    Sector: Data Centre Engineering
    Job type: Permanent
    Salary:£100000 - £120000 per annum
    Contact: Data X Connect
    Contact email: connect@dataxconnect.com
    Contact phone:01489888499
    Job ref: BBBH26170_1776433347
    Published:
    Expiry Date: May 01, 2026

    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

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