Electrical Construction Manager

Winthrop Technologies Ltd.; Blyth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Team collaboration

Large-scale projects

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to join the project team in Blyth, United Kingdom.

You will lead all electrical works on site, ensuring safety, programme delivery, budget adherence and top quality across the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include directing day-to-day site operations, coordinating with planners, subcontractors and design teams, and enforcing QA/QC and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience within electrical construction with a site management focus.
• Proven experience managing electrical systems on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and programme delivery.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with data centre, industrial, or mission-critical projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all Electrical construction activities across the project lifecycle
• Lead day-to-day electrical site operations in coordination with the wider project team
• Ensure QA/QC processes are implemented and maintained per specifications
• Coordinate project schedules with Planners, Project Managers, subcontractors and design teams
• Manage electrical subcontractor performance, including progress tracking and coordination meetings
• Ensure all subcontractor documentation and safety documents are up to date
• Attend and lead Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, Planning Meetings and handovers
• Liaise with design team to ensure construction information is issued on programme
• Review drawings and submittals for quality and buildability of electrical systems
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards and promote safety culture
• Support commercial management by tracking variations and costs
• Issue progress reports to senior management
• Manage electrical snagging and close-out activities
• Identify and resolve technical, design and coordination issues

Skills

Electrical construction

Site management

QA/QC processes

Subcontractor management

Health & safety

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to join our project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. This role will be responsible for managing all Electrical works on site, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all Electrical construction activities across the project lifecycle
• Lead day-to-day electrical site operations in coordination with the wider project team
• Ensure QA/QC processes are implemented and maintained in line with project specifications and standards
• Coordinate project schedules with Planners, Project Managers, subcontractors, consultants, and design teams
• Manage electrical subcontractor performance, including progress tracking, manpower levels, and coordination meetings
• Ensure all subcontractor documentation, including safety documentation, is maintained and up to date
• Attend and lead Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, Planning Meetings, and Handover Meetings
• Liaise with the design team to ensure construction information and technical submittals are issued in line with programme requirements
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure quality, compliance, and buildability of electrical systems
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards and drive a strong safety culture on site
• Support commercial management by tracking variations, managing costs, and attending weekly commercial meetings
• Issue progress reports to senior management and the project team
• Manage electrical snagging activities and ensure effective and timely close-out
• Proactively identify and resolve technical, design, and coordination issues

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience within electrical construction, with a focus on site management
• Proven experience managing electrical systems on large-scale construction projects
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, coordination, and programme delivery
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, installation practices, and commissioning processes
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and drive project delivery
• Data centre, industrial, or mission‑critical project experience is advantageous

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry
• Working on large scale data centre projects
• Collaborative team working environments
• Career progression and development supported
• Competitive salary packages

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.