Electrical Project Manager

An experienced Electrical Package Manager is required to take ownership of the delivery of major electrical systems on a large-scale mission-critical construction project. The role is responsible for managing electrical packages through installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a candidate who has successfully delivered complex electrical infrastructure on high-value data centre for a leading contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical works across designated project areas from construction through to handover.
• Manage day-to-day site activities, ensuring electrical installations are completed in accordance with design specifications, programme requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate site teams, including Project Engineers, Supervisors, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Specialist Suppliers.
• Oversee the installation and integration of critical electrical infrastructure, including:
  • Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems
  • Power transformers
  • Switchgear and protection systems
  • UPS systems
  • Standby generators
  • Busbar systems
  • Electrical distribution networks
  • Building Management System (BMS) and controls interfaces
• Review technical documentation including drawings, specifications, method statements, technical submissions, and installation procedures.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure works are delivered in accordance with project schedules and contractual requirements.
• Interface closely with Mechanical, CSA, Commissioning, Quality, and HSE teams to ensure effective project coordination.
• Drive programme performance by identifying risks, mitigating delays, and implementing recovery measures where required.
• Manage technical queries, RFIs, design changes, and construction challenges throughout project execution.
• Support procurement teams by monitoring equipment deliveries, material tracking, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance procedures and project completion requirements.
• Lead electrical system testing and support commissioning activities to achieve successful energisation and client handover.
• Participate in client, consultant, contractor, and internal project meetings.
• Assist commercial teams with variation management, change control, forecasting, and package cost management.
• Promote and maintain strong health, safety, and environmental standards across all electrical works.

Desired Background

• Proven experience delivering electrical packages on large-scale data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and specialist suppliers within complex project environments.
• Knowledge of MV/LV distribution, backup power systems, and critical electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while maintaining programme, quality, commercial, and safety objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills with clients, consultants, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Track record of delivering projects within fast-paced construction environments where quality and reliability are critical.