Electrical Project Lead, Data Centre - Associate Director

People Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group in West London is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Lead to join a Tier One contractor on a flagship data centre project. This senior, client-facing role sits at Associate Director level, delivering the electrical package from pre-construction through commissioning.

You will own delivery, lead multidisciplinary teams, manage design reviews, ensure safety and quality, and support commercial colleagues on cost control and procurement.

Qualifications

• Senior electrical leadership experience in Tier One or major contractor environments.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical systems, commissioning and integration.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced settings.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical delivery strategy across a major data centre project.
• Manage and coordinate MEP subcontractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Oversee design development, technical reviews and value engineering.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, standards and safety regulations.
• Drive programme performance, identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Act as the primary electrical lead in client and stakeholder meetings.
• Support commercial teams in cost control, procurement and reporting.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project engineers and site teams.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Design reviews

Education

HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent

Job description

People Group in West London is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Lead to join a Tier One contractor on a flagship data centre project. This senior, client-facing role sits at Associate Director level, delivering the electrical package from pre-construction through commissioning.

You will own delivery, lead multidisciplinary teams, manage design reviews, ensure safety and quality, and support commercial colleagues on cost control and procurement.