Electrical Construction Manager

Job Title: Electrical Construction Manager

Location: Northumberland, England, United Kingdom (UK-wide applications welcome)

Work Type: Full-time | On-site

About Our Client

Our client is a premier turnkey data centre delivery specialist operating at the forefront of the sector across Europe. From initial design and engineering through to construction, testing, and commissioning, they deliver state-of-the-art facilities for world-class clients. Built on a reputation for quality and technical excellence, they are continuing to expand their footprint across the continent.

The Role

On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to join their project delivery team in Northumberland. In this leadership role, you will take full responsibility for managing all on-site electrical works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

UK-Wide Applicants Welcome: We encourage applications from across the UK. To support candidate mobility, our client provides fully covered accommodation, mileage expenses, and a weekly net allowance.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Lead and oversee all site-based electrical construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Subcontractor Management: Drive electrical subcontractor performance, monitoring progress, managing resourcing levels, and chairing coordination meetings.

• Schedule & Planning: Collaborate with planners, project managers, design teams, and consultants to align electrical delivery with the wider project schedule.

• Quality & Compliance: Drive QA/QC protocols on site, reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical submittals to guarantee buildability and strict standard adherence.

• Health & Safety Culture: Enforce stringent health and safety standards on site, fostering a proactive safety-first culture.

• Commercial & Cost Control: Work alongside commercial managers to control costs, manage variations, and participate in weekly commercial reviews.

• Technical Query & Design Management: Liaise with the design team to ensure technical submittals and build information are issued on schedule, proactively resolving technical issues.

• Reporting & Meetings: Chair site meetings, engineering reviews, and handover sessions while providing clear progress reports to senior leadership.

• Handover & Snagging: Oversee electrical snagging routines to guarantee seamless and timely project close-out.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: 7+ years of experience within electrical construction, with a primary focus on site management.

• Technical Expertise: Proven background overseeing complex, large-scale electrical installations, sequencing, and commissioning routines.

• Leadership Skills: Outstanding communication and leadership abilities, with a strong track record of managing subcontractors and site teams.

• Document & Programme Literacy: In-depth knowledge of construction management, technical drawings, specifications, and delivery schedules.

• Sector Focus: Experience within data centres, high-tech industrial, or mission-critical facilities is highly advantageous.

What Our Client Offers

• Attractive Mobility Package: UK-wide applications accepted, complete with accommodation, mileage cover, and a weekly net allowance.

• Major Infrastructure Projects: Leadership role on high-profile, large-scale data centre developments.

• Professional Growth: Structured support for ongoing career development and progression within a market-leading organisation.

• Great Culture: Join a collaborative, high-performing environment alongside industry specialists.

• Competitive Remuneration: Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience.