Electrical Project Manager - Construction

Hamilton Barnes; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Accommodation

Travel Allowance

Progression

Vehicle

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical delivery on large-scale data centre projects from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover. You will manage LV/MV/HV works, coordinate with main contractors and in-house teams, and report on progress and costs.

The role offers a clear path into senior project and operational leadership as the business grows its data centre portfolio, based in Helsinki, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Electrical Engineer on mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV/HV power distribution and critical power systems.
• Track record of delivering large, fast-track projects to programme and budget.
• Understanding of commissioning processes and QA/QC documentation.
• Commercial awareness, including cost control, change management and subcontractor packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of electrical packages on data centre projects, covering programme, cost, quality and safety
• Manage LV, MV and HV installation works, including switchgear, UPS, generators, busbar and containment
• Coordinate with main contractors, MEP partners, designers and end clients to align design, procurement and installation
• Own project programmes, tracking progress against milestones and managing change, variations and risk
• Oversee procurement and delivery of long-lead electrical equipment
• Manage site supervisors, foremen and subcontractors, maintaining a strong HSE culture on site
• Drive integration with commissioning teams through L1 to L5 testing, IST and handover
• Report on project financials, forecasting, cost-to-complete and valuations
• Build strong client relationships and represent the business in project and design meetings

Skills

Electrical project management

LV/MV/HV distribution

Budget & change control

Commissioning & QA/QC

Stakeholder management

Job description

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join an established specialist electrical contractor with over 35 years of experience in critical infrastructure, offering in-house engineering, off-site manufacturing, and HV/MV capability across complex hyperscale and colocation data centre projects.

The organization is currently on the lookout for a Project Manager to lead electrical delivery on large-scale data centre projects. The ideal candidate will take ownership of projects from pre-construction through installation, commissioning, and handover, working alongside a fully in-house team of engineers, commissioning professionals, and project managers. Candidates from data centres, pharma, healthcare, semiconductor, or HV/MV infrastructure backgrounds will be strongly considered, with a clear route into senior project and operational leadership as the business grows its data centre portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of electrical packages on data centre projects, covering programme, cost, quality and safety
• Manage LV, MV and HV installation works, including switchgear, UPS, generators, busbar and containment
• Coordinate with main contractors, MEP partners, designers and end clients to align design, procurement and installation
• Own project programmes, tracking progress against milestones and managing change, variations and risk
• Oversee procurement and delivery of long-lead electrical equipment
• Manage site supervisors, foremen and subcontractors, maintaining a strong HSE culture on site
• Drive integration with commissioning teams through L1 to L5 testing, IST and handover
• Report on project financials, forecasting, cost-to-complete and valuations
• Build strong client relationships and represent the business in project and design meetings

Skills/Must Have:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Electrical Engineer on mission-critical projects
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV/HV power distribution and critical power systems
• Track record of delivering large, fast-track projects to programme and budget
• Understanding of commissioning processes and QA/QC documentation
• Commercial awareness, including cost control, change management and subcontractor packages

Benefits:

• Training
• Accommodation
• Travel Allowance
• Progression
• Training
• Vehicle

Salary:

• Up to €130,000 Per Annum