At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead energy infrastructure initiatives and collaborate with teams to drive sustainability in EMEA.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to shared prosperity and a better future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: High-impact role with exposure to C-level strategic planning and global energy transition.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy strategies and contribute to global sustainability efforts.
- Qualifications: Experience in energy management and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self‑Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our 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 exciting and growing industry.
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 Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in energy management, utilities, or related roles, with a focus on data centre or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
- They will possess a 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 experience with 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 Relationships: Head of Ada Infrastructure, EMEA
Vice President, Energy Infrastructure Lead, EMEA employer: Ares Management
At Ares, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, fostering a culture that values collaboration, responsibility, and entrepreneurial spirit. As the Vice President, Energy Infrastructure Lead for EMEA, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving sustainable energy solutions within a supportive and inclusive environment. With ample opportunities for professional growth and exposure to strategic initiatives, Ares is committed to empowering its employees to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
