Electrical Project Leader for European Data Centre Delivery

Centum Engineering Services; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Centum Engineering Services is seeking an experienced electrical project leader to take overall responsibility for a major data centre delivery. You will mobilise, drive the programme, manage safety and quality, costs and commercial outcomes across European sites with rotation arrangements.

The role requires directing multiple delivery teams, protecting margins and coordinating with the Projects Director. Rotations across Ireland/NI and broader EU sites are available; this is not a home-based

Qualifications

• Typically 5–10 years of relevant electrical construction delivery experience.
• Experience leading Construction Managers and Package Managers and managing client relationships.
• Background in trade, engineering or construction management.
• Strong SE reporting knowledge linking hours, output and project performance.
• Solid change control, planning and HSEQ governance expertise.
• Proficient with Excel, SharePoint, Teams; familiarity with Oculo and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Own mobilisation, WBS, baselines, and commercial handover.
• Lead construction managers and delivery teams with clear responsibilities.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts, and value reconciliations.
• Assess progress against completion requirements and report variances.
• Capture variations, provide evidence for claims and payments.
• Oversee inspections, snagging, test packs and handover readiness.

Skills

Electrical project leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Project reporting

Education

Trade/Engineering/Construction management background

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Bluebeam

Oculo

Job description

Centum Engineering Services is seeking an experienced electrical project leader to take overall responsibility for a major data centre delivery. You will mobilise, drive the programme, manage safety and quality, costs and commercial outcomes across European sites with rotation arrangements.

The role requires directing multiple delivery teams, protecting margins and coordinating with the Projects Director. Rotations across Ireland/NI and broader EU sites are available; this is not a home-based