Electrical Site Manager

James Lewis Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in England seeks a skilled Electrical Site Manager for a freelance role at a data centre project in Gloucester. This position involves managing essential electrical installations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a background in critical infrastructure and holds relevant qualifications, including a degree in Electrical Engineering and site management certifications. A strong day rate and immediate start are offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: HNC, HND or degree in electrical engineering or relevant experience.
• Experience in critical infrastructure projects is essential.
• Must have SMSTS and valid CSCS or ECS at site management level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day electrical delivery on-site.
• Coordinate electricians, materials, and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with safety and work permit systems.

Skills

Critical infrastructure background

Coordinating electricians

Managing electrical installations

Maintaining records and documentation

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Site Manager - Data Centre (Freelance)

Gloucester | £325-£350 per day CIS | 4-week contract | Start ASAP

The project

You’ll be joining a live data centre expansion in Gloucester – a restructure and extension of an existing data hall on a 52‑week programme, with completion targeted for mid‑Jan 2025. You’ll be on site full‑time, working alongside project managers, other site managers and a QS to help drive the electrical installation and commissioning over the final 4‑week period.

Key scope includes:

• Creation of new white space and associated electrical infrastructure
• Replacement of existing generators with new units
• New LV infrastructure (switchboards and distribution)
• New HV transformer and diversion of existing HV supply
• Coordination of electrical interfaces with new mechanical plant (chillers) and associated bases
• Electrical works to internal steel frames, new rooms and modified building openings
• Power and containment for raised access floors and mezzanine areas

M&E works on the project cover typical DC systems: mechanical cooling, AC, fire protection, BMS, containment, PDUs, cabling, comms, fire systems, etc. Your focus will be on the electrical side, ensuring safe, compliant and coordinated delivery.

What you’ll be doing (Electrical SM remit)

• Taking ownership of day‑to‑day electrical delivery on site
• Coordinating direct and sub‑contract electricians, labour, plant, materials and logistics
• Overseeing installation of LV distribution, generators, HV/LV interfaces, containment and cabling
• Ensuring works are sequenced, safe and aligned with programme and permit‑to‑work systems
• Supporting testing, inspection and pre‑commissioning activities
• Maintaining accurate records, site diaries, ITPs and compliance with company procedures
• Liaising with the wider project team (PMs, QS, M&E leads, civils) to keep electrical works aligned with overall milestones

What you’ll need

You don’t need previous data centre experience, but you must bring:

• Critical infrastructure background – e.g. pharma, hospitals, critical plant, high‑spec industrial/commercial
• HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering / Building Services (or equivalent experience)
• SMSTS
• Valid CSCS / ECS (site management level)
• 18th Edition (desirable)
• First Aid
• Full UK driving licence

If you’re an experienced Electrical Site Manager looking for an immediate start, a strong day rate and a chance to add data centre experience to your CV, apply with your CV and availability