Electrical Construction Manager

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Company pension

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

LJ.B & Co. Construction Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager to lead electrical package delivery for a major mission-critical data centre project in Ferrybridge, near Leeds, UK.

The role oversees daily site operations, manages electrical teams and subcontractors, and drives safety, quality and programme performance. You will coordinate site activities, monitor progress against milestones, review risks and cost implications, and support handover with final accounts, O&M

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or recognised electrical qualification.
• 10+ years' experience managing large-scale construction projects as a general contractor.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical packages and construction delivery.
• Proven ability to lead teams, delegate responsibilities and manage performance.
• Strong communication, organisational and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and perform under pressure.
• Flexibility to meet project requirements where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations and manage electrical package delivery.
• Oversee site safety in collaboration with the project team and safety advisors.
• Coordinate project schedules and ensure delivery aligns with programme milestones.
• Monitor labour, materials, plant, variations and valuations.
• Direct the project team and coordinate discipline leads to achieve objectives.
• Chair subcontractor meetings and maintain records of actions.
• Lead the handover, close-out, final accounts and safety files.

Skills

Electrical project leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or electrical trade qualification

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Electrical Construction Manager - Data Centre Construction

Location: Ferrybridge, Leeds, UK

Salary: £80,000-£85,000

Sector: Data Centre / Mission-Critical Construction

Employment: Permanent

The Opportunity

An opportunity is available for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to lead electrical package delivery on a major mission-critical construction project in Ferrybridge, UK.

You will oversee day-to-day site operations, manage electrical teams and subcontractors, monitor programme and commercial performance, and drive the highest standards of safety and quality throughout the project.

This role offers a competitive salary, annual leave, pension, bonus opportunities and scope for long-term career progression within a leading engineering and construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations and manage electrical package delivery.
• Manage site safety in collaboration with the project team and safety advisors.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, documentation and project close-out.
• Coordinate project schedules and ensure delivery aligns with programme milestones.
• Monitor and manage labour, materials, plant, equipment, variations and valuations.
• Direct the project team and coordinate discipline leads to achieve project objectives.
• Manage subcontractor performance, staffing levels and progress against programme.
• Chair regular subcontractor meetings and maintain accurate records of actions.
• Manage snagging and punch lists, ensuring outstanding items are resolved.
• Monitor labour hours and ensure accurate reporting for central tracking.
• Review weekly progress reports, identifying delays, risks, design issues and delivery constraints.
• Lead weekly commercial meetings to capture variations and manage project costs.
• Ensure subcontractor safety and quality documentation remains current and compliant.
• Oversee change management, assessing cost and programme implications.
• Support project handover and close-out, including final accounts, O&M manuals, safety files, QA documentation and material or plant relocations.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree or recognised electrical trade qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience managing large-scale construction projects as a general contractor.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical packages and construction delivery.
• Proven ability to lead teams, delegate responsibilities and manage performance.
• Strong communication, organisational and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and perform under pressure.
• Flexibility to meet project requirements where necessary.

Salary, Benefits & Career Development

• €80,000-€85,000 salary
• Annual leave entitlement
• Company pension
• Bonus opportunities
• Career progression and professional development
• Opportunity to work on a major mission-critical construction project
• Supportive engineering and construction team environment