Vice President, Energy Infrastructure Lead, EMEA

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

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation invites applications for the EMEA Energy Infrastructure Lead to drive energy strategy across our data centre portfolio. You will own the power lifecycle from site selection to energization, coordinating with site teams and external utilities to secure reliable, cost-effective power.

The role requires deep knowledge of EMEA energy markets, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work with C-level executives.

Qualifications

• Energy management or utilities experience in data centre or large-scale infrastructure.
• Knowledge of EMEA energy markets and regulations.
• Experience negotiating energy contracts and PPAs.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting and modeling.
• Proven collaboration with C-level executives.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel globally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site selection manager to ensure timely and cost effective power procurement.
• Oversee teams involved in power procurement, energy agreements, clean energy initiatives, and sustainability projects.
• Own the entire power lifecycle from site selection through energization and operations.
• Drive energy-related sustainability initiatives and renewable energy targets.
• Develop strategies to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency across data centres.
• Maintain relationships with utilities, regulators, and energy tech providers.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations to align energy strategies with business objectives.
• Provide market intelligence briefings to executive leadership.
• Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements and energy contracts.

Skills

Energy strategy

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Our team is guided by core values — Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy — and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through 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 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 EMEA energy and utility strategy. This role will work directly with the EMEA leadership team as well as their Global colleagues, 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 EMEA data centre portfolio. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in energy delivery in the infrastructure space in EMEA. They will be the owner for all things energy related in the region, working closely with the site selection, development and delivery teams to ensure the timely application for power connections, delivery of power projects and ultimately operation of on site power infrastructure (sub station IDNO selection). They will be the point of contact for all power queries from statutory and other bodies as they arise across EMEA. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to C-level strategic planning, infrastructure deployment, and global energy transition initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the site selection manager to ensure timely and cost effective power procurement
• Oversee and manage all teams involved in power procurement, energy agreements, clean energy initiatives, and sustainability projects
• Own the entire power lifecycle from site selection through project energization and ongoing operations
• 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
• 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
• Stay tuned to the power market, be the SME for providing regular market intelligence briefings to executive leadership
• Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements and other energy contracts to secure favorable terms

Qualifications and experience

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

Experience

• Preferred experience in energy management, utilities, or related roles, with a focus on data centre or large-scale infrastructure projects. Track record in developing and implementing energy strategies is desirable.
• Deep understanding of EMEA energy markets, regulations, and emerging technologies.
• Extensive experience in negotiating complex energy contracts and power purchase agreements
• Excellent financial acumen, including budget management and financial modeling
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with C-level executives and diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Experience in driving sustainability initiatives and achieving renewable energy targets
• Familiarity with data center operations and infrastructure requirements
• Willingness to travel globally as needed

Reporting Head of Ada Infrastructure, EMEA

Additional information

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles.

As of March 31, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $644 billion of assets under management with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.

Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
(1) As of March 31, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.