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Quality Technology Services, LLC Director, Utility Development Europe in London, United Kingdom
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The Director, Utility Development, Europe will be responsible for utility engagement, power acquisition, utility development, and power delivery across Europe. This includes evaluating power availability in new & existing markets; site power due diligence; ensuring utility capacity is evaluated and secured at each campus to support data centers; negotiating power contracts; delivering transmission and substation infrastructure; and leading technical utility infrastructure engineering oversight. This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to: pre-development teams leading overall due diligence and entitlements; energy leaders driving power contracts and negotiations; operations leaders managing load growth projections; sales teams coordinating customer demands; and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned
Utility engagement (including power site due diligence), utility delivery, utility infrastructure procurement, utility engineering oversight, and HV O&M
Lead strategic engagement with power utilities across Europe
Manage power due diligence for prospective sites
Lead technical engagement for all utility projects across the European portfolio
Execute power contracts for new and expansion capacity, alongside the Energy Team
Oversee private substation deployments across Europe
Lead all aspects of high-voltage projects, including scope, schedule, & budget
Build and expand relationships with key high- & medium-voltage OEM vendors
Lead procurement of HV & MV infrastructure assets in Europe
Track and report on power contract status for all North American sites
Manage and oversee programmatic operations & maintenance of HV + MV infrastructure standards and contracts for all European sites
Support the Energy Team as required in their leadership and pursuit of energy procurement, PPAs, and sustainability goals
Collaborate with Blackstone leadership, Senior QTS Leadership, Pre-Development, Energy, Development, Legal, and Sales to evaluate, secure, and deliver required power capacity
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, energy management, or equivalent professional experience
Ten or more years of data center, utility, and/or energy projects, along with utility contract negotiations
Three or more years of leadership experience
Able to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support relationship building and projects
Demonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Fifteen or more years developing and fostering utility industry relationships
Experience leading due diligence on prospective large-scale power opportunities
Solid understanding of the power study and contracting process at various utilities
Relationships with key HV Utility OEMs / Consultants / Partners in Europe
Understanding of energy markets and large-load transmission planning
Experience managing large portfolio of work
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Fluency in English required; fluency in other European languages strongly preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to build relationships and influence cross-discipline teams
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high quality work in tight timeframes
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on TalentAcquisition@QTSDataCenters.com
It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.
As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.
At QTS, we are Powered by People . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
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In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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