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Data Centre Delivery Manager

We are supporting a global infrastructure leader in their search for Energy Delivery Managers to strengthen their EMEA operations. This role is ideal for experienced project managers with a background in electrical engineering who thrive in complex, high-value environments and have a track record of delivering HV infrastructure.

You’ll lead the execution of critical utility and grid delivery projects across Europe, ensuring that large-scale energy infrastructure-including transmission lines, substations, and utility connections-is delivered safely, on time, and to spec.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead internal and external stakeholders across project lifecycle, from concept through commissioning.
  • Manage planning, scheduling, budgeting, and vendor performance to ensure robust energy delivery for mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
  • Drive schedule adherence and milestone delivery using planning tools (MS Project / Primavera P6).
  • Oversee site works, contract variations, procurement, and invoicing.
  • Provide accurate and consistent reporting to internal teams and leadership.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or similar. Professional certifications (e.g. PMP, CEng) are advantageous.
  • 8+ years managing utility-scale energy projects, ideally including HV grid connections and substations.
  • Proven success in high-pressure, fast-paced project delivery.
  • Strong vendor and contractor oversight experience.
  • Fluent in risk mitigation, resource planning, and stakeholder management.
  • Willingness to travel regularly to active construction sites.

Preferred:

  • Prior experience delivering energy infrastructure into large-scale data centre builds.
  • Understanding of regulatory and safety frameworks relevant to data centre energy delivery.