Electrical Lead

Winthrop Technologies; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to join our project team in Skelleftea, Sweden. You will lead all electrical activities on site, ensuring safe delivery, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You will coordinate with the project team, manage subcontractors, review drawings, drive health and safety, and report progress to senior stakeholders. A strong leadership background and 7+ years in electrical construction are required, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in electrical construction with leadership.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with electrical coordination and programme delivery.
• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical projects advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Electrical activities across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day electrical site operations with the wider project team.
• Ensure QA/QC processes are implemented and maintained in line with project specifications and standards.
• Coordinate project schedules with Planners, Project Managers, subcontractors, consultants, and design teams.
• Manage electrical subcontractor performance, including progress tracking, manpower planning, and coordination meetings.
• Ensure all subcontractor documentation, including safety documentation, is maintained and up to date.
• Chair and attend Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, Planning Meetings, and Handover Meetings.
• Liaise with the design team to ensure construction information and technical submissions are aligned with programme requirements.
• Review drawings, technical submittals, and ensure effective coordination of electrical systems.
• Drive health & safety standards and promote a strong safety culture across electrical activities.
• Support commercial management through tracking variations, cost control, and attendance at weekly commercial meetings.
• Prepare and issue progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Oversee electrical snagging activities and ensure timely close-out.
• Proactively identify, manage, and resolve technical, design, and coordination issues.

Skills

Leadership

QA/QC

Electrical coordination

Safety culture

Communication

Subcontractor management

Project scheduling

Technical understanding

Data centre experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe's only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector. We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to join our project team in Skelleftea, Sweden. This role will be responsible for leading all Electrical works on site, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Lead and manage all Electrical activities across the project lifecycle


• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day electrical site operations with the wider project team


• Ensure QA/QC processes are implemented and maintained in line with project specifications and standards


• Coordinate project schedules with Planners, Project Managers, subcontractors, consultants, and design teams


• Manage electrical subcontractor performance, including progress tracking, manpower planning, and coordination meetings


• Ensure all subcontractor documentation, including safety documentation, is maintained and up to date


• Chair and attend Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, Planning Meetings, and Handover Meetings


• Liaise with the design team to ensure construction information and technical submissions are aligned with programme requirements


• Review drawings, technical submittals, and ensure effective coordination of electrical systems


• Drive health & safety standards and promote a strong safety culture across electrical activities


• Support commercial management through tracking variations, cost control, and attendance at weekly commercial meetings


• Prepare and issue progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders


• Oversee electrical snagging activities and ensure timely close-out


• Proactively identify, manage, and resolve technical, design, and coordination issues

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline


• Minimum 7+ years' experience within the electrical construction sector, with a strong leadership background


• Proven experience managing electrical systems on large-scale construction projects


• Strong knowledge of electrical coordination, sequencing, and programme delivery


• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills


• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, installation methodologies, and commissioning processes


• Proven ability to lead subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects successfully


• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous


• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry


• Working on large scale data centre projects


• Collaborative team working environments


• Career progression and development supported


• Competitive salary packages

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.