Live Data Centre Electrical Project Lead

James Lewis Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead live data centre upgrade projects in Docklands. You will manage electrical delivery from pre-commencement to practical completion, coordinating safety, programme, cost and client reporting within a live, mission-critical environment.

The role requires experience on data hall upgrades, LV distribution, switchgear, UPS interfaces and commissioning-heavy projects, with strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical project management experience within data centres or technically demanding building services projects.
• Experience delivering live data centre upgrades, including LV distribution, switchgear, UPS, containment and commissioning.
• Proven leadership with responsibility for safety, programme, subcontractors, commercial performance and client reporting.

Responsibilities

• Managing electrical works across a live Docklands data centre environment.
• Mobilisation through to installation, commissioning, handover and defects close-out.
• Reviewing scope, drawings, RAMS, programme requirements and client expectations.
• Driving health and safety leadership across all project activities.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams across live environments.
• Managing procurement, materials, access, permits and short-term planning.
• Producing client and internal project reports and maintaining accurate project data.
• Supporting commissioning, energisation, snagging and final handover.

Skills

Electrical project management

Data centre experience

Leadership

Project planning

Commercial awareness

Education

Electrical background (trade / HNC / HND / degree)

Job description

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead live data centre upgrade projects in Docklands. You will manage electrical delivery from pre-commencement to practical completion, coordinating safety, programme, cost and client reporting within a live, mission-critical environment.

The role requires experience on data hall upgrades, LV distribution, switchgear, UPS interfaces and commissioning-heavy projects, with strong leadership and stakeholder management.