Data Centre Construction Lead – Electrical/Mechanical

RTL Group Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

High-profile data centre projects

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery of large-scale data centre projects. You will oversee installation, coordination, documentation, and delivery of electrical or mechanical systems, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and high-quality standards.

You will manage subcontractors, monitor schedules, review drawings, and support commissioning and handover, while maintaining strict document control and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Electrical or Mechanical Construction Manager on data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of power, HVAC, and cooling systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Understanding of construction delivery and sequencing.
• Strong document control and reporting experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Engineering qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all on-site activities as an Electrical or Mechanical Construction Manager.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
• Monitor project schedules, progress, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Conduct inspections and quality assurance checks.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Lead site meetings and report progress to senior management.
• Support commissioning, testing, and project handover.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and drawing revisions.
• Ensure correct document control and version management on site.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and as-built documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MEP knowledge

Subcontractor management

Document control

Health & safety compliance

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery of large-scale data centre projects. You will oversee installation, coordination, documentation, and delivery of electrical or mechanical systems, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and high-quality standards.

You will manage subcontractors, monitor schedules, review drawings, and support commissioning and handover, while maintaining strict document control and reporting.