Data Centre Electrical Project Lead – Resilient Power Delivery

Build Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company van

25 days holiday

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Data Centre Project Manager (Electrical) to oversee the design, installation, commissioning and handover of resilient power and electrical infrastructure across multiple sites in the UK.

The role requires expertise in LV/HV distribution, UPS, switchgear and controls within mission-critical environments, plus proven project leadership and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical infrastructure projects in data centres.
• Degree/HNC or apprenticeship in electrical/building services engineering.
• CDM knowledge and safe working practices desirable.
• Strong organisational and deadline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of resilient power and electrical infrastructure projects across multiple sites.
• Prepare technical specifications and briefs with the design team.
• Develop and monitor project programmes with supply chain and stakeholders.
• Coordinate electrical contractors, ensuring QA and performance standards.
• Maintain project records, documentation, and reporting.
• Conduct site inspections, oversee snagging and defect resolution during FAT/commissioning.
• Ensure RAMS are in place and followed (subcontracted or in-house).
• Lead client, contractor, and pre-start meetings with professionalism.

Skills

Electrical systems

Project management

RAMS coordination

Health & Safety

Stakeholder liaison

Documentation & reporting

IT literacy

Education

Degree or HNC in electrical/building services engineering

Recognised apprenticeship in electrical/building services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Data Centre Project Manager (Electrical) to oversee the design, installation, commissioning and handover of resilient power and electrical infrastructure across multiple sites in the UK.

The role requires expertise in LV/HV distribution, UPS, switchgear and controls within mission-critical environments, plus proven project leadership and safety compliance.