Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centre Projects (Vienna)

Salter Grange Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited is recruiting an experienced Electrical Engineer for a major data centre project in Vienna, Austria. The role involves working closely with the Electrical Project Manager and wider construction team to deliver a technically complex project on site.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in electrical installation oversight on large construction sites, with strong leadership and coordination skills across civil and mechanical teams.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer or Industrial Engineer.
• 10+ years' experience in a similar Electrical Engineering role.
• Previous data centre experience is essential.
• Strong experience supervising electrical installation works on major construction projects.
• Good understanding of electrical construction, coordination and site delivery.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong IT and engineering software skills.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively and work independently.
• Strong team leadership and subcontractor coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise electrical installation works on site.
• Plan and schedule daily works for electrical teams and subcontractors.
• Manage and coordinate electrical subcontractors, ensuring progress against programme.
• Supervise the installation of electrical systems, equipment and materials.
• Ensure all electrical works comply with safety standards, permits and relevant codes.
• Coordinate electrical works with Civil, Mechanical and other project teams to avoid clashes.
• Review method statements, work procedures and technical requirements.
• Track scope changes, engineering changes, technical queries and non-conformances.
• Liaise with the Electrical Project Manager on design requirements and project issues.
• Monitor site progress and report key issues to senior management.
• Support and develop electrical team members, including training and performance management.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

IT skills

Engineering software skills

Education

Electrical or Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

Engineering software packages

Job description

Salter Grange Limited is recruiting an experienced Electrical Engineer for a major data centre project in Vienna, Austria. The role involves working closely with the Electrical Project Manager and wider construction team to deliver a technically complex project on site.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in electrical installation oversight on large construction sites, with strong leadership and coordination skills across civil and mechanical teams.