Onsite Data Centre Electrical Project Lead

James Lewis Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Project Manager for a data centre fit-out in Hounslow, West London. You will own the electrical programme, lead electrical supervisors and subcontractors, and oversee testing, commissioning and handover on site.

This role offers salaried and contract options, with a clear opportunity to influence delivery, manage interfaces with mechanical/building fabric teams, and drive the package to successful completion.

Qualifications

• Managed an electrical installation package on data centre or similar critical infrastructure.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and run progress meetings on site.
• SMSTS and a relevant site management card would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical programme, turning milestones into short-term plans for labour, materials and access.
• Lead electrical supervisors and subcontractors, remove blockers and keep installation moving.
• Coordinate containment, cabling and power distribution with mechanical and building fabric teams.
• Resolve technical queries, manage installation quality and organise inspections ahead of commissioning.
• Work with the senior project team on procurement, variations and programme risks, then drive the package through testing, snagging and handover.

Skills

Electrical PM

Project leadership

Reading drawings

On-site coordination

Procurement & variations

Education

Electrical qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Project Manager for a data centre fit-out in Hounslow, West London. You will own the electrical programme, lead electrical supervisors and subcontractors, and oversee testing, commissioning and handover on site.

This role offers salaried and contract options, with a clear opportunity to influence delivery, manage interfaces with mechanical/building fabric teams, and drive the package to successful completion.