Data Centre Delivery Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global infrastructure is looking for an Energy Delivery Manager to enhance their EMEA operations. This crucial role involves leading the execution of utility-scale energy projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with standards, while managing key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing utility-scale energy projects, ideally with HV grid connections.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CEng) are advantageous.
• Strong vendor and contractor oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
• Manage planning, scheduling, budgeting, and vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Mitigation

Resource Planning

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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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:

• Understanding of regulatory and safety frameworks relevant to data centre energy delivery.