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Daniel Owen Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Annual training budget

Travel & accommodation support

Career progression

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager to lead electrical delivery for data centre projects, coordinating HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, and critical interfaces. You will manage subcontractors, plan short‑term look‑ahead, and ensure safe, on‑time delivery to specification.

The role requires experience with hyperscale or multi‑megawatt data centres, strong safety leadership, and a track record of delivering complex builds in high‑resilience environments.

Qualifications

• Electrical background delivering large‑scale M&E or mission‑critical projects
• Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, data‑centre‑specific electrical infrastructure
• Experience delivering hyperscale or multi‑megawatt data centre projects
• SMSTS/ CSCS Black or Gold card
• Familiarity with IST, FAT/SAT processes, and commissioning methodologies

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

Data centre infrastructure

Project management

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 3+

City & Guilds

HNC/HND or equivalent

First Aid at Work

Job description

Electrical Construction Manager - Data Centre Projects

As an Electrical Construction Manager within a data centre environment, you'll lead the full electrical delivery across hyperscale, colocation, and mission‑critical builds. You'll manage installation, testing, commissioning, and energisation of the systems that keep high‑availability facilities online - HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, busbar, containment, earthing, lighting, and all critical interfaces.

This role is for someone who understands that data centres demand absolute precision. You'll coordinate subcontractors, drive programme performance, resolve technical challenges, and ensure every electrical milestone is delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

Key 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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)
• Experience delivering hyperscale or multi‑megawatt data centre projects
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• HV switching experience
• Familiarity with IST, FAT/SAT processes, and commissioning methodologies
• Experience with Tier‑rated facilities (Uptime Institute or equivalent)

• Car allowance or company car
• Performance‑related bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Annual training budget (HV, UPS, commissioning, safety qualifications) * Travel & accommodation support for project‑based roles * Clear progression into Senior Construction Manager, Project Manager, or Electrical Lead roles on hyperscale builds