Senior Electrical Project Manager

Xcede; København; On-site; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcede in Copenhagen, Denmark, seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead the electrical scope of large-scale data centre builds. You will manage design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring safety, budget, schedule, and quality across complex electrical systems.

The role demands strong leadership, extensive experience in data centres, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Electrical Project Manager.
• Experience delivering data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Knowledge of LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear.
• Experience managing electrical contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical delivery of large-scale data centre projects.
• Oversee electrical installations, coordination, and quality across all phases.
• Manage subcontractors, engineers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery aligns with programme, budget, safety and quality.
• Review electrical designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate with mechanical, construction, commissioning, and client teams.
• Manage project risks, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Support commissioning, testing, and final handover.
• Ensure compliance with standards and health & safety.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to project teams.

Skills

Electrical project management

Data centre delivery

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Manager – Data Centre Projects

Copenhagen, Denmark

We are seeking experienced Senior Electrical Project Managers to lead the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects in Denmark. This is a senior delivery role responsible for managing the electrical scope of complex data centre builds, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical project management within data centres, critical infrastructure, industrial, or large-scale commercial environments, with experience managing complex electrical installations from design through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the electrical delivery of large-scale data centre projects.
• Oversee electrical installations, coordination, progress, and quality across all project phases.
• Manage subcontractors, engineers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, safety, and quality requirements.
• Review electrical designs, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate with mechanical, construction, commissioning, and client teams.
• Manage project risks, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Support commissioning activities, testing, and final handover.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and health & safety procedures.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to project teams.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Project Manager / Electrical Project Manager.
• Strong experience delivering data centre, mission-critical, or complex electrical projects.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, including LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience managing electrical contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery, commissioning, and project controls.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.

Desirable:

• Previous hyperscale data centre project experience.
• Experience working on European data centre projects.
• Electrical engineering qualification or relevant technical background.
• Experience with commissioning and operational readiness.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Electrical Project Managers to join major mission-critical data centre projects across Denmark and contribute to the delivery of some of Europe’s most advanced infrastructure developments.