Senior Electrical Construction Lead – Data Centre

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Blyth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Construction Manager in Blyth, Northumberland, is responsible for leading the electrical installation works on a new build data centre, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards and programme requirements.

The role also involves managing interfaces between electrical systems (LV, MV, HV, UPS, generators, switchgear) and other trades, coordinating across MEP and architecture packages, and supervising testing, commissioning and QA/QC to meet industry standards.

Qualifications

• Must have degree level qualification or equivalent trades background.
• 8+ years' experience in a similar role on large scale construction projects (preferably Data Centres).
• Based within a commutable distance of Blyth, Northumberland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical installation works on a new build data centre, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and programme requirements.
• Manage interfaces between electrical systems (LV, MV, HV, UPS, generators, switchgear, and critical infrastructure) and other trades, ensuring seamless integration across MEP and architectural packages.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and QA/QC procedures for all electrical systems, ensuring adherence to client, statutory, and industry standards.
• Direct, coordinate, and monitor subcontractor performance, managing resources and sequencing to meet fast-track project milestones.
• Work closely with project management, planners, and commercial teams, providing technical input and progress updates to client representatives.

Skills

Electrical installation

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Electrical Construction Manager in Blyth, Northumberland, is responsible for leading the electrical installation works on a new build data centre, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards and programme requirements.

The role also involves managing interfaces between electrical systems (LV, MV, HV, UPS, generators, switchgear) and other trades, coordinating across MEP and architecture packages, and supervising testing, commissioning and QA/QC to meet industry standards.