Energy Delivery Manager - (Data Centre)

Linesight; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Energy Delivery Manager in the UK. The role involves leading HV infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, and managing budgets. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and experience with HV utility systems. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Regular travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience delivering large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV utility systems including transformers and substations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of HV energy infrastructure projects.
• Act as liaison with utilities and contractors.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

PMP/CCM certification

Tools

HV utility systems knowledge

Project scheduling software

Job description

Overview

The Energy Delivery Manager is responsible for leading the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of high-voltage (HV) utility infrastructure to support hyperscale data centres. This includes managing end-to-end delivery of HV transmission/distribution connections, substations, and cabling projects, while ensuring world-class safety, quality, and cost control.

The role requires close collaboration with internal teams, utility providers, contractors, and vendors to secure reliable power connections in line with business objectives.

Data Centre experience is not a prerequisite: We are looking for people to be based in the UK, Spain or Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of HV energy infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and compliant delivery.
• Act as primary liaison with utilities (TSOs/DNOs/IDNOs/ICP s), contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor procurement, contract management, and performance.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sustainability standards.
• Support commissioning and integration of energy systems into data centre operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or similar; PMP/CCM certification desirable.
• Proven years’ experience delivering large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV utility systems (transformers, switchgear, cabling, substations).
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated track record of driving safety and compliance on complex projects.
• Willingness to travel regularly to sites and vendor facilities.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.