Electrical Project Lead – Hyperscale Data Centres

Preston Recruitment Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Long-term career progression

Opportunity to deliver major hypersafe

Job summary

Preston Recruitment Ltd is representing a leading data centre contractor in Slough, recruiting an Electrical Project Manager to oversee major electrical packages across hyperscale data centre projects. You will manage subcontractors, programmes, budgets and technical coordination from construction through commissioning and handover.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of electrical infrastructure, experience delivering large-scale projects and coordination across multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering large-scale data centre, mission-critical or technically complex M&E construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical infrastructure.
• Experience delivering major electrical packages and managing subcontractors.
• Experience on hyperscale data centre developments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of electrical packages across major hyperscale data centre construction projects.
• Oversee the installation of HV/LV distribution systems, switchgear, UPS, generators, transformers and associated critical power infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors, specialist vendors and site teams to ensure programme milestones are achieved.
• Manage project budgets, procurement, cost forecasting and commercial performance.
• Work closely with Mechanical, CSA and Commissioning teams to ensure effective coordination across all project disciplines.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, installation methodologies and project documentation.
• Identify project risks, resolve technical challenges and maintain high standards of quality and safety.
• Oversee electrical testing, commissioning activities, snagging and final project handover.

Skills

Electrical project management

Subcontractor management

HV/LV distribution

Data centre experience

Job description

Preston Recruitment Ltd is representing a leading data centre contractor in Slough, recruiting an Electrical Project Manager to oversee major electrical packages across hyperscale data centre projects. You will manage subcontractors, programmes, budgets and technical coordination from construction through commissioning and handover.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of electrical infrastructure, experience delivering large-scale projects and coordination across multi-discipline teams.