Electrican

Mercury; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury, based in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, seeks a fully qualified electrician to join on-site teams for major construction projects. You will perform electrical installations, read drawings, and ensure strict safety and quality compliance on site.

The role demands strong teamwork, precise workmanship, and the ability to coordinate with trades. BIM experience is desirable, with prior data centre or industrial project exposure being a plus.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with relevant certification.
• Experience delivering high-quality electrical installations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations to high standards of quality and safety.
• Read, interpret, and work from electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with regulations, procedures and project requirements.
• Maintain health and safety focus on site.
• Collaborate with site teams and other trades to meet project objectives.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning as required.

Skills

Electrical installations

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Electrical certification

Tools

BIM

Job description

Electrican, Leixlip, Co. Kildare

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again. We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection. At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• Carry out electrical installations to the highest standards of quality and safety.


• Read, interpret, and work from electrical drawings and technical documentation.


• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with relevant regulations, company procedures, and project requirements.


• Maintain a strong focus on health and safety at all times.


• Collaborate effectively with site teams and other trades to deliver project objectives.


• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities where required.

Essential Criteria For The Role

• Fully qualified electrician with relevant certification.


• Proven ability to work safely in a construction or industrial environment.


• Strong experience delivering high-quality electrical installations.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.


• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to workmanship standards.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using BIM (Building Information Modelling) systems and navigating BIM models.


• Previous experience working on large-scale construction, data centre, or industrial projects.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer