Data Centre Electrical Construction Lead

Datalec UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager to oversee construction activities across data centre projects in the UK. The role ensures on-time delivery, within budget, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams and subcontractors, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations. Strong leadership and experience with high-voltage systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional certification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction management, preferably in data centre or critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors, permits, risk mitigation, resource allocation and site logistics.
• Experience developing and implementing detailed construction plans for electrical systems, including high-voltage distribution, ICT infrastructure, fibre optics and cabling.
• Experience in overseeing day-to-day electrical installation, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards and electrical codes/regulations.
• Deep understanding of high-voltage electrical systems, ICT architecture, fibre-optic networks, and electrical compliance standards.
• Expertise in commissioning and testing of electrical systems.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in construction management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise construction activities across data centre sites within the UK.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure project milestones are met.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Conduct site inspections and quality assurance checks.
• Resolve construction-related issues and escalate when necessary.
• Support procurement and logistics planning for construction materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all construction activities.
• Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties.
• Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company and group policies and procedures.

Skills

Electrical project leadership

Budget & scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

HV distribution systems

Contractor management

Regulatory compliance

Site logistics planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional certification (PMP/CIOB/RICS)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager to oversee construction activities across data centre projects in the UK. The role ensures on-time delivery, within budget, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams and subcontractors, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations. Strong leadership and experience with high-voltage systems are essential.