Data Centre Project Manager (Electrical)

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

Data Centre Project Manager (Electrical)

Salary:£55,200 £4,800 Car Allowance Benefits
Hours:Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm
Location:National (company van provided)
Driving Licence:Full UK Driving Licence essential

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading facilities management and engineering services provider with a strong technical heritage.

We’re seeking aData Centre Project Manager (Electrical)to oversee the design, installation, commissioning, and handover of multiple power generation and electrical infrastructure projects within the data centre arena.

You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while keeping within budget and programme requirements. This role will suit anelectrically biased engineerwith proven experience in resilient power delivery and project management within mission-critical environments.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the delivery ofresilient power and electrical infrastructure projectsacross multiple sites
• Prepare technical specifications and briefs in consultation with the design team
• Develop and monitor project programmes in conjunction with the supply chain and senior stakeholders
• Manage and coordinate specialist electrical contractors, ensuring compliance with QA and performance standards
• Maintain accurate site records, project documentation, and reporting
• Carry out site inspections, oversee snagging, and manage defect resolution during FAT and commissioning phases
• Ensure all RAMS are in place, suitable, and adhered to (whether subcontracted or in-house delivery)
• Lead client, contractor, and pre-start meetings, representing the business in a professional manner
• Safeguard statutory compliance and Health & Safety practices across all projects

Who You Are

• Proven experience inelectrical systemssuch as LV/HV distribution, UPS systems, switchgear, and controls
• Strong background instandby power systems(generators, UPS, and associated controls)
• Solid experience delivering projects inmission-critical environments
• Completed a recognised apprenticeship or hold technical qualifications inelectrical/building services engineering(Degree, HNC, or equivalent)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong knowledge ofHealth & Safety, ideally with CDM experience (CSCS Gold Card, SMSTS or IOSH desirable)
• Strong communicator, confident liaising with contractors, stakeholders, and clients at all levels
• IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

What’s In It for You

• Salary:£55,200 £4,800 car allowance
• 25 days holiday bank holidays, plus option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Employee discounts (shopping, gym, leisure, days out, and more)
• Extensive learning & development, with opportunities for career progression
• Be part of a supportive, innovative business that values people and sustainability

If you’re an experiencedelectrical engineerwith a track record indata centre project management or commissioning for resilient power systems, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking team delivering high-impact projects across the UK.