Utilities Director - EMEA

Eligo Recruitment; München; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Utilities Director to shape and execute utility strategy across EMEA. The successful candidate will have strong HV utility delivery expertise, numerous years of experience in the sector, and excellent project management skills. This role involves significant interaction with stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective utility access for data centre projects. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifikationen

• Numerous years of experience working within or alongside utilities in the EMEA region.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV utility connections and infrastructure.
• Experience in data centres, mission-critical infrastructure, or complex industrial projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead utilities due diligence, negotiation, and execution for data centre developments across EMEA.
• Develop and deliver infrastructure strategies and connection agreements to enable early access to power.
• Build and manage relationships with utilities, developers, municipalities, and investment agencies.

Kenntnisse

HV utility connections

Project management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Fluent in English

Fluency in additional European language

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

My client is on a mission to redefine the future of data centre infrastructure. Do you want to join the revolution?

As Utilities Director, EMEA, you’ll take the lead in shaping and executing the utility infrastructure strategy across the region. Your expertise in high-voltage utility delivery, coupled with your strategic insight and commercial acumen, will enable the successful interconnection of cutting-edge data centre projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

You’ll be a central figure in the development lifecycle, working hand-in-hand with stakeholders across Development, Design, Construction, Legal, Finance, and Operations. You’ll ensure that utility access is secured early, strategically, and cost-effectively.

What You'll Do

• Lead utilities due diligence, negotiation, and execution for data centre developments across EMEA
• Develop and deliver infrastructure strategies and connection agreements to enable early access to power
• Build and manage relationships with utilities, developers, municipalities, and investment agencies
• Work cross-functionally to align project utility needs with business goals
• Support site acquisition by providing expert evaluation of utility viability and cost
• Represent my client in discussions with regulators, utilities, and infrastructure providers
• Translate complex utility landscapes into actionable, scalable solutions for our growth strategy

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, or related field
• Numerous years of experience working within or alongside utilities in the EMEA region
• Strong technical knowledge of HV utility connections and infrastructure
• Experience in data centres, mission-critical infrastructure, or complex industrial projects
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage connection agreements
• Commercial awareness of tariffs, fees, and infrastructure delivery costs
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives
• Fluent in English; fluency in an additional European language (German, Spanish, French, etc.) is a strong plus

Competitive Salary and Benefits

If you are a Utilities Director looking for your next move to make your mark in data infrastructure, then apply today!