Electrical Construction Manager

Designer Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group in Dublin is seeking an experienced Project Manager for large-scale M&E projects, including data centres. You will report to Contract Managers, supervise operations, and ensure delivery is safe, compliant, on time and within budget.

The role requires knowledge of electrical controls, BIM/Navisworks advantage, and strong people management, with flexibility to work outside normal hours. You will read drawings, coordinate procurement, and mentor apprentices.

Qualifications

• Combined M&E large-scale project experience with data centre projects.
• Knowledge of electrical controls systems.
• Proven track record on large-scale project delivery.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.
• Strong people management skills.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings.
• Knowledge of BIM and Navisworks is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Report to Contract Managers and supervise operations on medium and large projects.
• Manage project programming, building progress, commissioning, weekly reporting, site meetings and closeout to profit targets.
• Supervise site personnel, coordinate subcontractors, trades, labour, materials and plant movement.
• Carry out installation works, surveys, design reviews and ensure installations meet contracts and specs.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, quality checks, records and availability of plant and materials.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, trades and internal teams including QHS.
• Implement and monitor Designer Group Health & Safety and Quality procedures, toolbox talks and inductions.
• Mentor apprentices, complete staff assessments, maintain timesheets and site records.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to support delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

MS Office

CAD drawings

Tools

CAD

Navisworks

BIM

Job description

About Our Company

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we employ in excess of 1000 experienced and dedicated colleagues across the Group. As an industry leader, we work with some of the world's largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold.

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry.

Values of:

• Safe
• Trust
• Respect
• Challenge
• Deliver

This is an exciting time for Designer Group, with the fruits of our Engineering Our Future Strategy 2025 reflected in our substantial pipeline of work in Ireland, Europe, Africa and South America.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Report to Contract Managers and supervise operations on medium and large projects, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, on time, and within budget.
• Manage project programming, building progress, commissioning, weekly reporting, site meetings, and successful project closeout to profit targets.
• Supervise site personnel, coordinate subcontractors, trades, labour, materials, plant movement, and site installations.
• Carry out installation works, surveys, design reviews, and ensure installations are fit for purpose and completed in line with contracts and specifications.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, quality checking, records, and availability of plant and materials, ensuring labour and materials are planned at least two weeks in advance.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, trades, and internal teams including Quality and Health & Safety.
• Implement and monitor Designer Group Health & Safety and Quality procedures, including toolbox talks, safety inductions, method statements, documentation, and reporting.
• Mentor apprentices, complete staff assessments, maintain timesheets, and ensure accurate site records and documentation.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to support effective project delivery.

Requirements

• Must have combined M&E large scale project experience with experience in Data Centre Projects.
• Have a knowledgeable understanding of electrical controls systems
• Demonstrate track record of “on the job effectiveness” of large scale projects.
• Must be flexible to work outside normal hours if required.
• Be able to work on own initiative.
• Must have excellent people management skills.
• Ability to multi task is a key requirement.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Correct understanding and interpretation of CAD drawings
• Knowledge of BIM & Navisworks is an advantage.