Energy Infrastructure Lead, EMEA

ARES Management; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a highly motivated EMEA Energy Infrastructure Lead to develop and implement global energy strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in energy management and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing power procurement, managing sustainability initiatives, and collaborating with key stakeholders. This role offers significant exposure to C-level strategic planning and requires a background in energy management or related fields.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in energy management, utilities, or related roles.
• Track record in developing and implementing energy strategies.
• Familiarity with data center operations and infrastructure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global energy strategy.
• Oversee and manage all teams involved in power procurement.
• Own the entire power lifecycle from site selection through project energization.

Skills

Negotiation of energy contracts

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Sustainability initiatives

Education

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

Advanced degree

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Ada Infrastructure is seeking a highly motivated and analytically strong individual to join as the EMEA Energy Infrastructure Lead to support the execution of our global energy and utility strategy. This role will work directly with the Global Lead, contributing to utility-scale power procurement, clean energy initiatives, market research, and internal reporting to support the reliable and cost-effective delivery of power across our global data centre portfolio.

This is a high-impact role offering exposure to C-level strategic planning, infrastructure deployment, and global energy transition initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Energy Strategy Development

• Collaborate or lead the development of, in coordination with the Global Lead, and implement a comprehensive global energy strategy aligned with Ada Infrastructure's business objectives and sustainability goals
• Lead long-term planning for power capacity, reliability, and sustainability across all regions
• Identify and evaluate emerging energy technologies and their potential impact on data center operations

Team Leadership and Management

• Oversee and manage all teams involved in power procurement, energy agreements, clean energy initiatives, and sustainability projects
• Establish key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement in team performance

End-to-End Power Project Management

• Own the entire power lifecycle from site selection through project energization and ongoing operations
• Develop and implement standardized processes for power infrastructure development across all regions
• Oversee budget allocation and financial performance of power-related projects

Sustainability Leadership

• Drive Ada Infrastructure's energy-related sustainability initiatives, including setting and achieving renewable energy targets
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency across all data center operations
• Represent the company in industry forums and partnerships focused on sustainable data center practices

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for executives on all energy and utility matters
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key external stakeholders, including utilities, regulators, and energy technology providers
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure alignment of energy strategies with overall business objectives

Market Intelligence and Risk Management

• Monitor global energy markets, policies, and regulations to identify prospects and opportunities
• Develop strategies to mitigate energy-related risks and capitalize on market opportunities
• Provide regular market intelligence briefings to executive leadership

Innovation and Technology Adoption

• Lead the evaluation and adoption of innovative energy technologies to improve efficiency and reliability
• Develop partnerships with energy technology providers and research institutions
• Drive pilot projects to test and implement new energy solutions in data center environments

Financial Optimization

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize energy costs across the global portfolio
• Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements and other energy contracts to secure favorable terms
• Collaborate with finance teams to develop energy hedging strategies and manage energy-related financial risks

Qualifications and Required Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in energy management, utilities, or related roles, with a focus on data centre or large-scale infrastructure projects. They will have a track record in developing and implementing energy strategies, possess a deep understanding of global energy markets, regulations, and emerging technologies, and:

• Have extensive experience in negotiating complex energy contracts and power purchase agreements
• Have strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage high-performing global teams
• Have excellent financial acumen, including experience with budget management and financial modeling
• Have a proven ability to collaborate effectively with C-level executives and diverse stakeholders
• Have strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Have exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Have experience in driving sustainability initiatives and achieving renewable energy targets
• Be familiar with data center operations and infrastructure requirements
• Be willing to travel globally as needed

Reporting Relationships

Head of Metro Strategy & Site Selection, Ada

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.