Electrical Engineer - Data Centre Construction

3D Personnel Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of electrical building services on a major data centre project in Blyth, Northumberland.

You'll coordinate electrical subcontractors, review drawings, raise RFIs and ensure quality during install, handover and snagging. Candidates should have at least 3 years' experience in electrical construction and a degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering; data centre experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of electrical building services packages across the project.
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors and 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.

Skills

Electrical construction

Power distribution

Lighting systems

Drawings interpretation

Subcontractor coordination

Data centre experience

Site delivery

Communication skills

Education

Electrical or Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Data Centre Construction

Location: Blyth, Northumberland

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.