Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
Equinix is at the center of the digital economy, enabling businesses, clouds, and networks to connect and scale globally. With a strong focus on operational excellence and reliability, we provide a platform for ambitious professionals to build their careers at the forefront of the world’s leading interconnection company.
Start your career where sustainability meets real-world impact
Start your career with one of the world’s leading data centre platforms and gain hands-on experience in energy and sustainability from day one. This is a unique opportunity to turn your academic knowledge into real-world impact, working across carbon reporting, energy efficiency and environmental compliance within one of Equinix’s largest and most advanced portfolios in EMEA. You’ll collaborate with international teams, live data centre sites, and build practical expertise in the technologies and strategies shaping the next generation of Net Zero infrastructure—no prior data centre experience required, just curiosity, drive, and a passion for sustainability.
At Equinix, you’ll help shape the future of digital infrastructure by working on energy, carbon, and environmental performance across one of the UK’s largest data centre portfolios.
What you’ll be doing
- Collate and interpret environmental data to support risk assessments
- Manage data queries and produce clear data summaries to inform decision-making
- Review monitoring requirements to ensure evidence-led and data-driven decisions
- Support carbon accounting by gathering, validating, and analysing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 frameworks
- Track and model key energy and water efficiency metrics, including PUE, WUE, and cooling performance, using global platforms such as Excel and Power BI
- Support compliance activities, like mandatory reporting, disclosures, and environmental permit requirements across multiple live data centre sites
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and construction engineering teams to identify and drive carbon reduction opportunities
- Support budget management for the region
What we’re looking for
- Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Data Analytics or a related STEM field
- Excel skills, with exposure to tools like Power BI, SQL or carbon accounting platforms (nice-to-have)
- Interest or basic understanding of data centre infrastructure (power, cooling, generators) and efficiency metrics (PUE/WUE)
- Ability to work with and analyse large datasets (academic or internship experience is sufficient)
- Strong communication skills – able to turn complex data into clear insights and presentations for stakeholders
- Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with imapct
- Problem-solver mindset with the ability to identify risks, optimise processes, and support data-driven decision making
- Building a UK network which needs site travel abilities.
Why join Equinix?
Kick-start your career in energy & sustainability at a global leader in digital infrastructure, where you’ll gain hands-on experience across carbon reporting, energy optimisation, and environmental compliance. From day one, you’ll apply your academic knowledge in a real-world environment, working with live data, advanced tools, and industry experts. With exposure to international teams, UK site operations, and Net Zero initiatives at scale, this role provides a strong foundation to grow into more advanced sustainability, energy, or operations roles.
If you’re looking for a role where you can learn fast, make real impact, and build future-ready skills—apply now.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.Equinix London, England Office
Devonshire Square, , England, London, United Kingdom, EC2M 4
