Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager - Data Centre Pre-Construction

Acton, London

I am currently on the lookout for an experienced Electrical Project Manager for a major 30MW Data Centre project in Acton, London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business operating within the Data Centre and Critical Infrastructure sector, supporting a major project during its critical pre-construction phase.

The successful candidate will play a key role in design development, procurement, coordination and preparing the electrical scope for successful construction delivery.

• Lead and manage electrical activities throughout the pre-construction phase.

• Review and challenge Stage 1 and Stage 2 electrical designs to ensure buildability and efficiency.

• Coordinate electrical design development with consultants, designers, contractors and the wider project team.

• Lead procurement strategy for major electrical equipment and packages.

• Manage electrical package procurement and coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors.

• Drive Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles to maximise off-site fabrication.

• Identify project risks, technical issues and opportunities and develop practical solutions.

• Support programme development, value engineering and technical decision-making.

• Coordinate electrical interfaces with other project disciplines.

• Ensure the electrical scope is fully coordinated and commercially viable ahead of construction.

• Support the successful transition from pre-construction into construction.

Experience across major data centre electrical systems, including:

• HV / LV distribution

• Switchgear

• UPS systems

• Generators

• Critical power systems

• Electrical distribution

• Electrical containment

• BMS / EPMS interfaces

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager on large-scale construction projects.

• Strong pre-construction experience
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• Proven experience reviewing Stage 1 and Stage 2 design documentation
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• Experience managing electrical procurement and major electrical packages
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• Previous Data Centre, Mission Critical or similarly complex project experience highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of HV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generators and critical electrical infrastructure.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, contractors and suppliers.

• Strong understanding of design development, buildability and project delivery.

• DfMA / prefabrication experience advantageous.

• Strong programme, commercial and technical awareness.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Location: Acton, London

• Project: Major 30MW Data Centre

• Sector: Data Centres / Critical Infrastructure

• Duration: 6 months initially, with potential extension

• Start: ASAP

• Rate: