Ready to take the next step in your career? 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 idóneo 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.
* Flexible benefits for meals, transportation and childcare expenses.

Salary:
* €75,000

📌 Power Infrastructure Project Manager (Extremadura)
🏢 Hamilton Barnes Associates
📍 Extremadura