Vantage Data Centers

Senior Director, Energy Optimisation – Delivery

Vantage Data Centers

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead, motivate, and manage multi-disciplinary teams comprising technical and operational experts, fostering collaboration and high performance.
  • Own the delivery of the energy strategy post final investment decision, ensuring smooth execution in line with business goals. (Construction through to Operations)
  • Oversee the comprehensive delivery and energisation of energy infrastructure, ensuring alignment with company objectives, customer needs and regulatory obligations.
  • Forecast and analyse energy volume requirements, ensuring responsible, data-driven planning to meet operational and business needs.
  • Develop and implement advanced analytics solutions to accurately predict energy demand and optimise procurement strategies.
  • Negotiate and manage a range of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and green certificates, securing favourable terms to support the organisation’s renewable energy objectives and compliance with sustainability standards.
  • Develop and manage efficient customer billing and revenue management systems, ensuring high levels of accuracy and timely payments.
  • Analyse and report on key energy metrics, trends, and project outcomes to senior leadership.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor energy management programmes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve sustainability targets.
  • Optimise energy systems for lower operational costs, reduced carbon emissions, and a lower total cost of ownership.
  • Integrate and evaluate emerging technologies to maximise energy performance and sustainability.
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership for energy optimisation and delivery throughout the organisation.
  • Lead collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and industry partners.
  • Mentor, develop, and support team members and individual contributors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 12 years’ experience in operations, energy management and energy project delivery, including 5 years in senior leadership within a multinational, energy-intensive industry (e.g., data centers, automotive manufacturing, petrochemicals).
  • Proven experience of successfully overseeing teams tasked with the delivery of electrical plant, infrastructure and systems.
  • Demonstrating accountability across topics such as quality, health & safety and cost.
  • Track record of developing and implementing large-scale energy strategies and leading multi-disciplinary teams in technical and operational environments.
  • Experience of developing continuous improvement plans and securing investment into initiatives which have resulted in tangible benefits in terms of cost savings, carbon savings and improved customer satisfaction.
  • Extensive experience managing energy procurement across Europe (ideally EMEA) with budgets exceeding €500M, including forecasting energy volumes and leveraging analytics for data-driven decisions.
  • Proven ability to negotiate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and green certificates, with deep knowledge of market mechanisms and regulatory frameworks across Europe and ideally EMEA.
  • Demonstrated success in driving organizational change and implementing energy-saving programs in energy-intensive sectors.
  • Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-performing teams.
  • Adaptability, proactive mindset, and results orientation.
  • Passion for sustainability, efficiency, and innovation.
Benefits
  • health and welfare benefits exceeding local expectations
  • comprehensive suite of retirement benefits
  • paid leave benefits
  • training and development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
energy managementenergy project deliveryadvanced analytics solutionsPower Purchase Agreements (PPAs)customer billing systemsenergy optimisationdata-driven planningenergy procurementcontinuous improvement plansenergy-saving programs
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationadaptabilityproactive mindsetresults orientationteam managementaccountabilitystrategic direction
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree