Data Centre Electrical Package Lead

PE Global; Blyth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking an experienced Electrical Package Manager for a major data centre construction project in Blyth, UK. You will lead the electrical package from construction through to handover, coordinating subcontractors and engineers to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

The role requires leadership, technical fluency with drawings and specs, and coordination with planning, procurement, and commissioning teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Electrical Package Manager or similar senior electrical construction position.
• Significant experience delivering electrical packages on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong data centre / mission-critical experience desirable; reading electrical drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the electrical package on site.
• Manage electrical subcontractors and specialist contractors, ensuring works are progressing in accordance with the project programme.
• Coordinate electrical installation activities with the wider construction, mechanical, CSA, commissioning and project teams.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, technical submissions and installation requirements.
• Ensure all electrical works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project requirements.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and identify potential delays or constraints at an early stage.
• Attend and lead coordination meetings with subcontractors, engineering teams and project management.
• Coordinate interfaces between electrical systems and other disciplines to ensure smooth installation and commissioning.
• Monitor manpower, materials, plant and equipment requirements for the electrical package.
• Liaise with procurement and commercial teams regarding materials, deliveries, subcontractor requirements and variations.
• Review subcontractor progress and ensure works are completed in line with agreed schedules.
• Support the project team with planning, sequencing and resource requirements.
• Ensure all electrical installations meet the required quality standards and relevant legislation.
• Work closely with the Quality team to ensure inspection and test plans, inspections and documentation are completed.
• Coordinate testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with the relevant teams.
• Monitor snagging, punch-list and close-out activities through to completion.
• Ensure all project documentation, test certificates, inspection records and handover documentation are completed correctly.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site health and safety procedures.
• Identify risks and issues affecting electrical delivery and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager and wider management team.

Skills

Electrical Package Manager

Electrical Construction Manager

Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Site Manager

Data centre experience

Client-facing communication

Job description

PE Global is seeking an experienced Electrical Package Manager for a major data centre construction project in Blyth, UK. You will lead the electrical package from construction through to handover, coordinating subcontractors and engineers to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

The role requires leadership, technical fluency with drawings and specs, and coordination with planning, procurement, and commissioning teams.