An established infrastructure and real estate operator within the data center sector is seeking an Asset Manager (Substation Project Manager) to oversee the lifecycle management, resilience, and operational performance of critical electrical infrastructure across multiple data center environments in Spain.
This position will play a key role in defining asset management strategies for medium and high-voltage electrical systems supporting mission-critical facilities, ensuring maximum availability, operational efficiency, and long-term reliability across the portfolio.
The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, construction, and external contractor teams to optimise infrastructure performance, standardise technical assets, improve resilience, and support the delivery of future growth projects. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding data center platform operating at the forefront of critical infrastructure development within one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets.
Responsibilities: Define and implement lifecycle management strategies for critical electrical infrastructure across data center environments
Oversee asset management activities relating to HV lines, substations, transformers, MV/HV distribution systems, UPS/SAI systems, generators, and associated electrical equipment
Develop and optimise preventative and predictive maintenance plans across critical electrical assets
Develop technical standards and equipment normalisation strategies to optimise critical spare management and improve interchangeability between sites
Review and analyse electrical engineering designs produced by external consultants and suppliers,



identifying opportunities to improve resilience, redundancy, and operational continuity
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations relating to major incidents, failures, and operational disruptions, implementing corrective and preventative actions
Manage incident and change management processes across operational infrastructure environments
Define and monitor SLAs and KPIs associated with external maintenance providers, ensuring service quality and operational performance targets are achieved
Conduct on-site technical supervision and quality control of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities performed by third-party contractors
Support and manage the construction, commissioning, and delivery of new electrical infrastructure projects within live critical environments
Coordinate technical negotiations, contractor management, and supplier homologation activities with OEMs, construction companies, and specialist electrical contractors
Work closely with multidisciplinary internal teams to ensure operational excellence, risk mitigation, and successful infrastructure delivery
Skills/Must Have Strong technical understanding of HV infrastructure, substations, and mission-critical electrical systems




Extensive experience in electrical asset management and maintenance strategy development
Strong understanding of incident management, change management, and operational risk mitigation
Ability to make technical decisions within high-availability operational environments
Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project stakeholders
Strong negotiation, contract management, and conflict resolution skills
Analytical and structured approach to problem-solving and incident management
Strong organisational and project coordination capabilities
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Additional qualifications or exposure to Asset Management methodologies such as ISO 5501 would be advantageous
5-10+ years of experience within engineering, maintenance, asset management, or operational infrastructure environments
Strong project delivery experience across electrical infrastructure or critical environments
Previous experience working within large energy companies, utilities, engineering consultancies, data centers, substations, or other mission-critical environments
Strong understanding of electrical OEMs, contractors, and infrastructure supply chains
Experience managing critical infrastructure projects and operational environments
Fluent English & Spanish
Benefits Performance Bonus
Family health & life insurance
Adaptable remuneration scheme (meal voucher, travel card, childcare vouchers and training)
Salary: 55.000€ - 65.000€
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