Electrical Construction Manager - Data Centre Projects

As an Electrical Construction Manager within a data centre environment, you'll lead the full electrical delivery across hyperscale, colocation, and mission‑critical builds. You'll manage installation, testing, commissioning, and energisation of the systems that keep high‑availability facilities online - HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switch gear, busbar, containment, earthing, lighting, and all critical interfaces.

This role is for someone who understands that data centres demand absolute precision
. You'll coordinate subcontractors, drive programme performance, resolve technical challenges, and ensure every electrical milestone is delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

• Electrical delivery leadership
  - Own the electrical construction package from installation through to commissioning and client handover.
• Critical systems oversight
  - Manage HV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generators, switch gear, busbar, containment, lighting, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Subcontractor management
  - Lead electrical subcontractors, supervisors, and direct labour to ensure safe, efficient, high‑quality delivery.
• Programme & logistics control
  - Short‑term look‑ahead planning, sequencing, labour allocation, materials management, and coordination with mechanical and architectural teams.
• Quality, testing & commissioning
  - Implement ITPs, conduct inspections, manage snagging, support energisation, IST (Integrated Systems Testing), and final client acceptance.
• Safety leadership
  - Review RAMS, manage permits, lead toolbox talks, and uphold strict HSE compliance in a high‑risk, high‑voltage environment.

• Electrical background with experience delivering large‑scale M&E or mission‑critical projects
• NVQ Level 3+, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent electrical qualification
• SMSTS/ CSCS Black or Gold card
• First Aid at Work
• Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, switch gear, and data‑centre‑specific electrical infrastructure
• Proven experience managing electrical packages on complex builds (data centres, industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar high‑resilience environments)

• Experience delivering hyperscale or multi‑megawatt data centre projects
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• HV switching experience
• Familiarity with IST, FAT/SAT processes, and commissioning methodologies
• Experience with Tier‑rated facilities (Uptime Institute or equivalent)

• Car allowance or company car
• Performance‑related bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Annual training budget (HV, UPS, commissioning, safety qualifications)
• Travel & accommodation support for project‑based roles
• Clear progression into Senior Construction Manager, Project Manager, or Electrical Lead roles on hyperscale builds