Senior Manager – Origination and Development
Equinix
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Identify power development opportunities within regions that meet DC build timelines and strategy.
- Source energy from developers, utilities, IPPs, onsite generation or hybrid approaches.
- Lead commercial structuring and negotiation with utilities and IPPs including carbon-free physical or virtual PPAs and Energy or Retail Supply Agreements.
- Own relationship with current and potential utility and IPP partners.
- Oversee negotiation of structured energy contracts ensuring timely, reliable, and cost-effective power supply for Equinix’s global operations.
- Manage and oversee agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), ensuring that contracts align with the company’s energy procurement goals and compliance requirements.
- Evaluate OSPG and storage options for long term power needs.
- Assist in the development and execution of strategies to ensure continuous and reliable power availability across all Equinix facilities.
- Monitor and analyze energy markets and regulatory changes, identifying trends and opportunities that inform the company’s long-term power strategies.
- Provide expert guidance on power regional power strategy, ensuring that the company’s power infrastructure is delivered on time and reliably.
- Contribute to power strategy for new and existing developments from origination through energization and ongoing relationships with power providers.
- Collaborate with the legal team to navigate the complexities of utility agreements and IPP contracts.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with power procurement, utility connections, and IPP agreements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 - 10 years of experience in energy, utilities, or infrastructure sector with a strong focus on origination, development, and regulatory functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Business, or a related field.
- Advanced degree or certifications in energy management or project management preferred.
- Applicable real-world experience in wholesale or retail power markets will also be considered.
- Extensive knowledge of existing and emerging energy systems, utility connections, IPP agreements, and EU energy markets.
- Proven track record managing large-scale projects from inception to operations, ideally in energy or data center development.
- Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory aspects of utility agreements, IPP contracts, and energy procurement.
- Deep familiarity with the EU energy and digital-infrastructure regulations, permitting frameworks, and transmission planning policies.
- English primary with German, Spanish, or French language skills an additional plus.
Benefits
- We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
energy procurementpower developmentcommercial structuringnegotiationenergy contractspower strategyproject managementenergy markets analysisregulatory compliancerisk mitigation
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship managementcollaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvinganalytical skillsnegotiation skillsorganizational skillsexpert guidance
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Energy ManagementBachelor's degree in BusinessAdvanced degree in energy managementProject management certification