Electrical Construction Manager

Electrical Construction Manager – Data Centre Construction

£90,000 - £100,000 + Accommodation + Rotation + Living Allowance
Blyth, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
 

We're recruiting for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to join one of Europe's leading data centre contractors on a major hyperscale data centre project in Blyth, England.
 

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of all Electrical construction activities on a flagship mission-critical project, managing site operations, subcontractors, programme delivery, quality, and health & safety from construction through to handover.
 

As Electrical Construction Manager, you will lead the delivery of electrical works on-site, coordinating with project management, engineering, design, commercial, and commissioning teams to ensure successful project execution.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all Electrical construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead daily electrical site operations in coordination with the wider project team.
• Manage and coordinate electrical subcontractors, supervisors, and site teams.
• Ensure electrical works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Implement and maintain QA/QC processes in line with project specifications and client requirements.
• Coordinate project programmes with Project Managers, Planners, engineers, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Monitor subcontractor progress, manpower levels, productivity, and performance.
• Lead site meetings, engineering reviews, planning meetings, and handover meetings.
• Review electrical drawings, technical submittals, specifications, and construction information.
• Liaise with design teams to resolve technical queries, RFIs, and coordination issues.
• Ensure all electrical documentation, safety records, and project reports are maintained.
• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture across all electrical works.
• Support commercial teams with variations, progress tracking, and cost management.
• Prepare and issue progress reports to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Manage electrical snagging, testing, commissioning support, and final handover activities.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical, programme, and coordination challenges.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience within electrical construction, with strong site management experience.
• Proven experience managing electrical packages on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and construction methodologies.
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, programme delivery, and quality management.
• Previous experience on Data Centre, Mission Critical, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, or Large-Scale Infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• £90,000 - £100,000 salary package.
• Accommodation provided.
• Rotation package.
• Living allowance.
• Travel support.
• Opportunity to work on a major hyperscale data centre project in Blyth.
• Long-term career progression with one of Europe's leading data centre contractors.
• Collaborative, high-performing project environment.