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Join a leading global AI infrastructure company, a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider delivering large-scale data centres and GPU clusters for AI training and inference, currently expanding its data centre portfolio across Spain.

The organization is currently on the lookout for a Power Infrastructure Project Manager to lead delivery of the electrical infrastructure needed to energise large-scale, renewable-powered data centre projects. The ideal candidate will take ownership of major power infrastructure packages, working across grid connections, HV/MV substations, transformers, and transmission and distribution infrastructure, with significant influence over project strategy, contractors, utilities, and engineering, procurement, and construction.

Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of power infrastructure packages required to energise large-scale data center projects.

Manage grid connection works, HV/MV substations, transformers, switchgear, transmission and distribution infrastructure and associated civil works.

Develop project delivery strategies covering scope, procurement, contracting, construction sequencing, energisation and key milestones.

Manage relationships with utilities, grid stakeholders, EPC contractors, engineering consultants, equipment manufacturers and specialist suppliers.

Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and energisation activities.

Manage project scope, cost, schedule, risk, change control and contractor performance.

Monitor critical-path activities and long-lead equipment, implementing mitigation and recovery plans where required.

Support tendering, contractor selection, commercial negotiations, variations and claims.

Coordinate permitting and regulatory requirements associated with power infrastructure.

Ensure strong HSE and quality performance, particularly across HV construction and energisation activities.

Lead energisation readiness,



including protection testing, cable testing, SAT, commissioning, utility approvals and final energisation.

Coordinate interfaces between external power infrastructure and the wider data center electrical systems.

Manage project completion, documentation, handover and operational readiness.

Skills/Must Have:

Strong technical understanding of HV/MV power infrastructure, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems and transmission/distribution networks.

Strong understanding of grid connection processes and utility interfaces.

Proven ability to manage EPC contractors, engineering consultants, utilities and equipment manufacturers.

Strong project management skills across scope, cost, schedule, risk, procurement, contracts and change.

Experience managing major electrical equipment packages from specification and procurement through FAT, installation, SAT and energisation.

Ability to read and challenge electrical single-line diagrams, substation layouts, protection and control schematics and technical documentation.

Good understanding of electrical protection, SCADA/telecommunications, grounding, switching, LOTO and energisation.

Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills.

Fluent Spanish and English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with Spanish and European electrical regulations, grid requirements and permitting processes.

8-10+ years' experience in project management, engineering, construction management or project delivery within power infrastructure, utilities, transmission & distribution, substations, renewable energy or major electrical infrastructure.

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Benefits:

20% bonus

Relocation package

Medical, dental and insurance coverage.

Access to gyms, fitness classes and wellness services.

Versátil benefits for meals, transportation and childcare expenses.

Salary:

€75,000

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📌 Power Infrastructure Project Manager - Systems Integrator (Madrid)
🏢 Hamilton Barnes Associates
📍 Madrid