Capacity & Energy Coordinator (Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week)

Virtus Data Centres Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their Capacity & Energy Management Team. This part-time role focuses on tracking and reporting electrical power usage and energy consumption across data centres. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate data collection and reporting, helping various departments meet critical business needs. With a structured workload and a commitment to operational excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and innovation. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for data-driven decision-making, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension contribution scheme

Eye and dental care benefit

Discretionary bonus

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Annual travel card loan

Tech Scheme

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical skills are essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate reporting of customer electrical usage and capacity management.
• Assist with audits and maintain reporting systems for efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Planning and Organizational Skills

Customer Focus

Ownership and Accountability

Resilience and Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

ServiceNow

Excel

Job description

About VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK’s fastest-growing data centre provider which owns, designs, builds, and operates the country’s most efficient and flexible data centres.

In May 2023 we announced our plans to expand into continental Europe, with our first data centre due to open in Berlin in 2026, to be quickly followed by two full campuses and expansion into other countries in the pipeline.

Our purpose is to serve humanity by being an active, positive participant in the 4th industrial revolution. When we talk about our purpose, we refer to our customers’ customers; the child playing a computer game, the person watching their favourite movie, booking a medical appointment, a plane ticket, a hotel, or doing their online banking; those things can’t be done if we don’t do our job.

Our mission is to consistently exceed the expectations of customers through innovative, high-quality solutions and services. We employ intelligent thinkers – people with positive attitudes, who add to the quality of our customer proposition and business.

We value individual endeavour and initiative and encourage teamwork and togetherness because collective experience and expertise are VIRTUS’ greatest strengths.

Job Summary

This part-time role within the Capacity & Energy Management Team provides additional resilience and support by tracking and reporting VIRTUS Data Centres’ customer electrical power usage and infrastructure energy consumption. The role ensures timely and accurate data collection and reporting, enabling other departments to meet critical business requirements.

The role involves supporting power consumption reporting, audits, utility consumption analysis, and maintaining system tools used for capacity management and reporting. Attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to interpret and present data accurately are essential.

Work Pattern & Hours Allocation (20 Hours per Week)

The workload follows a structured monthly cycle:

• Week 1: Monthly Customer Usage Packages (20 hrs)
• Week 2: Monthly Capacity Management & reporting tasks, preparation for Week 3 presentation (15 hrs), Electrical Supplier validation & Good Receipt (5 hrs)
• Week 3: Capacity Management presentation (10 hrs), Customer Trend analysis via IMS (5 hrs)
• Week 4: Biweekly Supplier meetings, minute updates, and action tracking (5 hrs)

Main Duties:

• Support the Capacity & Energy Management Team (CEMT) in providing accurate, timely reporting critical to business operations.
• Assist in coordinating and analysing Monthly Customer Electrical Usage Packages for Finance handover.
• Support the creation and delivery of multiple business-as-usual (BAU) monthly reporting outputs.
• Provide Finance with monthly power and billing reports by the 5th of each month.
• Support and analyse Monthly Operations reporting, including customer/site HV usage, PUE, and bespoke Hyperscale customer reports.
• Assist with power consumption reporting and improvement initiatives, including discrepancy alarm reviews.
• Support PUE reporting, standardisation, and simplification of facility calculations.
• Assist with Monthly Operations Board Pack reporting, including usage analysis and capacity management.
• Validate power usage data, escalate identified issues, and track resolutions with Site Operations Teams.
• Utilize ServiceNow for system changes and incident tracking relevant to CEMT.
• Support new site and customer onboarding processes, including IMS system integration.
• Maintain and update utility metering, monitoring, and reporting systems for accuracy and effectiveness.
• Assist with external/internal audits related to power management and reporting processes.
• Continuously improve processes and reporting systems to enhance operational efficiency.
• Fulfil ad-hoc data requests, providing bespoke reporting outputs as required.
• Support and coordinate all tasks requested by the Energy/Power Consumption Manager.

Success Indicators in 12 Months:

• Capacity Management: Proficient in all aspects of customer electrical usage reporting and capacity management.
• Compliance & Control: Maintain secure document control, and version tracking, and support regular external audits, including financial invoice validation.
• Enhanced SharePoint Portal: Maintain an organized, up-to-date portal that supports operational needs.

Person Specification:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF, SharePoint).
• Strong planning, organisational, and administration skills.
• Background in Power Monitoring/Intelligent Management Systems is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Customer-focused and committed to delivering outstanding service.
• Takes ownership and accountability for tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including colleagues, service partners, clients, and vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks on time.
• Resilient and adaptable to evolving demands.

Desirable:

• Experience with Excel for data analysis.
• Knowledge of technological environments, including constructing building and data centre solutions.

In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.

Remuneration package and benefits:

• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution scheme
• Eye and dental care benefit
• Discretionary bonus
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual travel card loan
• Tech Scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Workplace extras - Byond card and Extras discount

VIRTUS is an equal-opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.