Data Center Energy Strategist

Iron Mountain; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data management company in the UK is seeking a Data Center Energy Strategist to develop and oversee interconnection strategies and energy delivery for data center sites. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in energy strategy and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible work options, and opportunities for continuous professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Comprehensive health and retirement plans

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in energy strategy or procurement.
• Strong knowledge of utility interconnection processes.
• Proven leadership in large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop interconnection strategy for data center sites.
• Lead negotiations for interconnection agreements.
• Ensure compliance with energy procurement regulations.

Skills

Energy strategy development

Utility relations

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or energy-related discipline

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a dynamic Data Center Energy Strategist to join our Global Data Centers team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing interconnection strategy and energy delivery for new and existing data center sites. You will partner across business, engineering, utility, regulatory, and sustainability teams to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and resilient power delivery aligned with renewable energy goals, ESG commitments, and Iron Mountain’s growth targets.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

• Develop and drive the interconnection strategy for prospective and operational IMDC data center sites, ensuring alignment with power availability, regulatory frameworks, and the company’s sustainability/renewables goals.
• Lead negotiations and management of interconnection agreements with utilities/ISOs, including power delivery contracts, grid impact studies, and capacity reservations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, or regulations pertaining to energy procurement and grid interconnection across the EMEA region.
• Establish financial models, projections, and risk analyses for interconnection costs, grid upgrade costs, energy price volatility, capacity/rate tariffs, and utility interconnection timelines.
• Coordinate with permitting, entitlement, and regulatory bodies to secure approvals needed for interconnection infrastructure (e.g., switchyards, substations, feeder lines).

What You'll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of experience in energy strategy, procurement, utility relations, or project development for energy-intensive consumers, such as data centers.
• Strong knowledge of utility interconnection processes, electrical infrastructure, renewable energy sourcing, and energy market dynamics (e.g., tariffs, regulations). Experience negotiating with executives from utilities and regulatory bodies.
• Proven ability in leading complex, large-scale projects and effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, environmental, or an energy-related discipline.
• Willingness/ability to travel (~25%) to sites, utility offices, stakeholders.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience.
• Flexible work options to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.