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Electrical Construction Manager - Data Centre Projects

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 75,000 - 95,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

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, switchgear, 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. 

Key Responsibilities

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, switchgear, 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. 

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

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, switchgear, and data‑centre‑specific electrical infrastructure

Proven experience managing electrical packages on complex builds (data centres, industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar high‑resilience environments)

Desirable

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)

Base salary: £75,000-£95,000
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

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