Energy Project Manager

November 8, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

London, United Kingdom

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Part-time role

Description

An experienced Energy Project Manager is sought to lead data centre energy and power infrastructure projects across multiple regions within EMEA. The role covers permanent and temporary power enablement projects, utility coordination, permitting, power due diligence, and stakeholder engagement. Projects run from initial site assessment through to power readiness and operational handover, working alongside clients, developers, utility providers, consultants, contractors, and government authorities.

Responsibilities

Manage large-scale energy and power infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
Partner with acquisition teams to support site selection and act as the Energy Team representative throughout the due diligence process
Support clients in securing grid connection agreements with relevant TSOs, DSOs, utility providers, or private network operators across assigned EMEA regions
Manage end-to-end utility connection and energy agreements, maintaining contract records and acting as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters
Monitor project progress, risks, quality, safety, and key milestones, ensuring effective reporting and issue resolution
Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, utility providers, and authorities to manage project interfaces and stakeholder engagement
Lead permitting, utility coordination, and power infrastructure activities required to support project delivery
Support commissioning and handover activities, ensuring documentation and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
Act as a visible leader on site, promoting safe working practices and ensuring compliance with project procedures
Lead project meetings, communicate progress and risks, and drive timely decision-making across stakeholders
Review proposed variations, delays, and contractor claims, providing appropriate commercial and project oversight
Ensure robust project governance, documentation, data integrity, and compliance with client processes and standards

Requirements

Proven project or programme management experience delivering complex energy, utility, infrastructure, or data centre projects
Hold a degree in Project Management, Engineering, Energy Management, Construction, or a related discipline, or have equivalent experience
Hold or be working towards a professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or APM
Experience working with TSOs, DSOs, utility providers, energy suppliers, or grid operators
Strong understanding of power generation, transmission, distribution, and utility infrastructure
Experience managing utility connections, energy contracts, permitting, or technical due diligence activities
Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets, contracts, risks, and project reporting
Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
Thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment and enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships
Experience supporting data centre, critical infrastructure, industrial, or renewable energy projects (advantageous)

Conditions

Hybrid work format based in London
Available on permanent or temporary, full-time or part-time basis
Open culture and flat structure with genuine care, respect, and empathy
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility with reasonable accommodation for disabilities