VIRTUS Data Centres is a leading European data centre developer and operator, delivering secure, energy-efficient and flexible infrastructure for the rapidly growing demands of cloud, AI and digital services.
With an established UK presence and a growing footprint across Europe, including Germany and Italy, VIRTUS is investing in next-generation, AI-ready infrastructure at scale.
Our ambition is to lead the industry by being different by design, underpinned by our values: Clarity & Quality, Accountability, Customer Commitment, Purposeful Innovation, and Capability & Growth.
The Grid Asset & Planning Manager is a senior technical role responsible for strategic grid asset planning, electrical engineering leadership, project delivery support, lifecycle asset management and regulatory compliance for VIRTUS grid-related power infrastructure in Germany and across EMEA.
The role combines the responsibilities of a Grid Asset Manager with those of an Electrical Project Lead. It provides technical authority and support to VIRTUS Design & Build Project Managers for all electricity network-related topics, including grid connections, substations, HV/MV/LV infrastructure, power supply projects and utility interfaces.
The position shall also assume the function of Technical Responsible Person for Electricity according to VDE-AR-N 4001 (S 1000) for the area of planning and construction of electricity supply networks, including 380 kV, 110 kV, 30 kV and 0.4 kV networks, substations and local distribution transformer stations.
The role includes, but is not limited to, the following:
In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.
VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.
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VIRTUS Data Centres (VIRTUS) is a trusted global leader in the data centre industry and the UK’s leading data centre company, committed to delivering reliable, resilient and responsible digital infrastructure for our customers. As part of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), VIRTUS Europe is the home of the cloud in London, and at the heart of Europe.
Collectively, the STT GDC Group operates across Singapore, the UK, India, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines, providing businesses an exceptional foundation that is built for their growth anywhere. In December 2022, Macquarie Asset Management acquired a significant minority stake in VIRTUS via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7. Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager, providing access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including infrastructure, green investments, real estate, and other sectors.
VIRTUS has a proven track record of over a decade designing and operating the UK’s most efficient facilities. Committed to the highest standards of Operational Excellence – safety, security and availability – VIRTUS hires the best people to work in an industry which is increasingly essential to everyone and everything.
We are laser focused on responsibly delivering solutions for the benefit of our customers, colleagues, suppliers, the environment and the world, every minute of every day.
