Senior Director, Energy Optimisation & Delivery, EMEA

Senior Director, Energy Optimisation & Delivery, EMEA

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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s top hyperscalers, cloud providers, AI providers, and large enterprises. We develop and operate facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, delivering reliability, efficiency, and sustainability through innovative designs that scale with market demand.

The Senior Director of Energy Optimisation & Delivery will lead the strategic execution of the EMEA energy programme from Final Investment Decision to full operational delivery. The role is accountable for coordinating all aspects of energy infrastructure implementation and energisation, ensuring projects meet company objectives, regulatory standards, and customer requirements. Managing multidisciplinary technical and operational teams, the Senior Director will drive efficiency, cost recovery, and revenue generation while maintaining a reliable energy supply.

Once operational, the position is pivotal in optimising performance and championing innovation to deliver sustainable, cost‑effective energy solutions. The role includes direct line management of departmental staff and serves as a critical member of the leadership team, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Energy, EMEA.

• Lead, motivate, and manage multi‑disciplinary teams comprising technical and operational experts, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Own delivery of the energy strategy post final investment decision, ensuring smooth execution in line with business goals (construction through to operations).
• Oversee 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.
• 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 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.
• Stay current with industry trends and foster innovative approaches to energy management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

Experience &

Skills:

• 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 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 that deliver…