Senior Electrical Project Manager

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead their new Data Centre division across the UK and Ireland. This pivotal role requires strong electrical expertise and project management skills to manage a technical team and drive business development. Candidates should have experience with large-scale projects and a knack for client engagement. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence the growth of the company's operations.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical engineering or contracting.
• Proven experience managing large-scale electrical projects.
• Demonstrated leadership with teams of 10-35 people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Data Centre division across Ireland and the UK.
• Oversee large-scale electrical installation projects.
• Manage and develop a team of engineers and site staff.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Drive business development opportunities in the DC markets.

Skills

Strong technical bias

Project management

Client relationship management

Business development skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Project Manager

Location: Ireland, Monaghan (1 day per month in office for UK candidates)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £80k - £110k OTE

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Project Manager to join an established electrical contractor looking to expand their data centre division across the UK & Ireland.

This is an opportunity to join a business at a pivotal moment of growth and help shape the future of their DC operations.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead and grow the new Data Centre division. You will take responsibility for project delivery, client engagement, team management, and business development, while steering a technical team of 10–35 people.

This is a senior leadership role suited to someone with strong electrical expertise, proven project management experience, and the ability to develop both client relationships and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow the Data Centre division across Ireland and the UK
• Oversee large-scale electrical installation projects, ensuring delivery to quality, cost, and safety standards
• Manage and develop a team of 10–35 engineers, supervisors, and site staff
• Act as the key client-facing representative, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction
• Drive business development opportunities within the Irish and UK DC markets

Candidate Profile

• Strong technical bias with a background in electrical engineering or contracting
• Proven experience managing large-scale electrical projects, ideally within data centres or related sectors
• Demonstrated leadership ability in managing teams of 10–35 people
• Confident in client-facing roles, with strong commercial acumen and BD skills
• Flexibility to travel across Ireland and the UK as projects dictate

The Opportunity

• Be at the forefront of a new and growing Data Centre division
• Influence the direction and growth of the business
• Join a company with a proven track record in large-scale installations