Electrical Engineer - Data Centre Construction
Location: Blyth, Northumberland
3D Personnel are recruiting on behalf of an established international main contractor delivering major data centre and mission-critical construction projects across the UK and Europe.
Our client is looking to appoint an Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of electrical construction packages on a major data centre development in Blyth, Northumberland.
This opportunity will suit an electrically qualified engineer with practical site experience delivering power distribution, lighting and associated electrical systems.
The Role
- Support the delivery of electrical building services packages across the project
- Coordinate electrical subcontractors and associated installation activities
- Oversee site works relating to power distribution, lighting and associated electrical services
- Review technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation
- Raise and manage RFIs to resolve technical queries
- Conduct site inspections and monitor installation quality
- Identify, record and track construction variations
- Manage snagging and coordinate close-out of outstanding works
- Support quality inspections, testing and handover documentation
- Work closely with senior engineers, construction managers and other project disciplines
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience in electrical construction
- Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
- Experience delivering electrical installations on major construction projects
- Good knowledge of power distribution, lighting and associated electrical systems
- Ability to interpret drawings and manage technical construction information
- Strong communication and subcontractor coordination skills
- Data centre experience advantageous, although candidates from other technically complex construction environments will be considered
Location & Travel
- Candidates living within 60 miles of Blyth are strongly preferred, with those within 90 miles also considered favourably.
- Qualifying candidates based more than 60 miles from site may receive Monday to Thursday accommodation and a £160 weekly tax-free allowance, subject to satisfactory proof of address and applicable tax rules.
- Candidates from Ireland and mainland Europe may also apply, with flights and accommodation available on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation.