Electrical Construction Manager/Project Manager

The Launch Group; Cambois; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression and development

Competitive salary packages

Large scale data centre projects

Collaborative team working environment

Job summary

The Launch Group is recruiting for an Electrical Construction Manager / Electrical Project Manager for on-site work in Blyth, Northumberland. The role involves delivering turnkey electrical construction activities for large-scale data centre projects, with emphasis on QA, safety, and schedule adherence.

You will lead teams, manage subcontractors, and collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure timely delivery while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar electrical construction role, preferably data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems, QA, and safety compliance.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, labour, schedules and costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage site QA in coordination with QA Manager and ensure high standards.
• Oversee project schedule with Project Team and prepare two-week look-aheads.
• Plan and maintain labour resources in line with project requirements.
• Supervise subcontractor activities and monitor progress against schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Education

Electrical qualification (City & Guilds / HNC/BTEC / NVQ)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Electrical Construction Manager & Electrical Project Manager

On-site – Blyth, Northumberland - Full time

Description

Our client is a dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions to our clients, headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe.

They are currently constructing multiple turnkey data centre projects in 7 different European countries, equating to over 430 MW of IT load in flight.

They are pleased to announce that they are currently seeking a variety of electrical roles to join their team.

Responsibilities (for example but not limited to)

• Manage site Quality Assurance in coordination with the QA Manager, ensuring all works meet the highest standards.
• Oversee the project schedule with the Project Team and prepare two‑week look‑aheads for upcoming works.
• Ensure labour resources are planned and maintained in line with project requirements.
• Supervise subcontractor activities, monitoring progress against schedules and manpower trackers.
• Identify and report all variations and delays to Project Management.
• Verify that all plant and materials delivered are in line with specifications and safely stored onsite.
• Support project close‑out, including O&M manuals, punch lists, safety files, QA files, and material handovers, in collaboration with the Site Project Manager.
• Uphold compliance and governance standards, including:
• Enforcing Health & Safety requirements and promoting safe working practices.
• Driving continuous safety improvements and ensuring high housekeeping standards.
• Completing weekly “Don’t Walk By” safety cards.
• Collaborate with Package Managers to develop and implement company procedures.
• Manage change control effectively, ensuring cost and programme impacts are captured and addressed.
• Manage change control effectively, ensuring cost and programme impacts are captured and addressed.
• This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical electrical construction activities while contributing to the successful delivery of major projects.

Requirements (for example but not limted to)

• Relevant Electrical Qualification essential eg. City & Guilds Certificate, HNC/BTEC or NVQ
• 5+ years of previous experience in a similar role, electrical construction, preferably within large‑scale projects such as data centres, industrial, pharmaceutical, or mission‑critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems, QA, and safety compliance.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, labour, schedules, and costs.
• Experience with change control, variations, and project reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Project (or similar tools).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and driving a positive safety culture.

Benefits

• Working on large scale data centre projects
• Collaborative team working environments
• Career progression and development supported
• Competitive salary packages