EMEA Energy Infrastructure Lead

Ares Management LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Infrastructure is seeking a highly motivated energy leader to join the EMEA team to own energy strategy for our data centre portfolio. You will partner with site selection, development and delivery teams to secure power connections, manage procurement and contracts, and drive sustainable energy initiatives across EMEA.

The role offers exposure to C-level planning, international energy markets, and global energy transition programs, with travel as needed and a focus on delivering reliable,

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site selection to ensure timely and cost-effective power procurement.
• Oversee power procurement, energy agreements, and sustainability projects across EMEA.
• Own the full power lifecycle from site selection to energization and operation of infrastructure.
• Drive energy-related sustainability initiatives and renewable energy targets.
• Develop strategies to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency across data center operations.
• Maintain relationships with utilities, regulators, and technology providers.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal and Operations to align energy strategies with business goals.
• Provide regular market intelligence briefings to executive leadership.
• Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements and energy contracts.

Skills

Energy management

Power procurement

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Data center operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy management, business, or a related field

Job description

Ares Infrastructure is seeking a highly motivated energy leader to join the EMEA team to own energy strategy for our data centre portfolio. You will partner with site selection, development and delivery teams to secure power connections, manage procurement and contracts, and drive sustainable energy initiatives across EMEA.

The role offers exposure to C-level planning, international energy markets, and global energy transition programs, with travel as needed and a focus on delivering reliable,