Hyperscale Data Centre Electrical Construction Manager

Daniel Owen Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Annual training budget

Travel & accommodation support for项目

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks an Electrical Construction Manager to lead the electrical delivery for data centre projects, including HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, and lighting. You will coordinate subcontractors, drive programme performance, and ensure safety, quality and on‑time delivery across hyperscale builds.

This role requires a strong electrical background, formal qualifications, and a track record of delivering mission‑critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Electrical background with experience delivering large-scale M&E or mission-critical projects.
• NVQ Level 3+ / City & Guilds / HNC/HND or equivalent electrical qualification.
• SMSTS/ CSCS Black or Gold card
• First Aid at Work
• Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and data-centre-specific electrical infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing electrical packages on complex builds (data centres, industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar high-resilience environments)

Responsibilities

• Electrical delivery leadership - Own the electrical construction package from installation through to commissioning and client handover.
• Critical systems oversight - Manage HV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, busbar, containment, lighting, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Subcontractor management - Lead electrical subcontractors, supervisors, and direct labour to ensure safe, efficient, high‑quality delivery.
• Programme & logistics control - Short‑term look‑ahead planning, sequencing, labour allocation, materials management, and coordination with mechanical and architectural teams.
• Quality, testing & commissioning - Implement ITPs, conduct inspections, manage snagging, support energisation, IST (Integrated Systems Testing), and final client acceptance.
• Safety leadership - Review RAMS, manage permits, lead toolbox talks, and uphold strict HSE compliance in a high‑risk, high‑voltage environment.

Skills

Electrical background

HV/LV systems knowledge

Data centre infrastructure

Project leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3+

City & Guilds

HNC/HND

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks an Electrical Construction Manager to lead the electrical delivery for data centre projects, including HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, and lighting. You will coordinate subcontractors, drive programme performance, and ensure safety, quality and on‑time delivery across hyperscale builds.

This role requires a strong electrical background, formal qualifications, and a track record of delivering mission‑critical facilities.