Electrical Lead

Winthrop Technologies Ltd.; Skellefteå kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leader

Large-scale projects

Collaborative team

Career progression

Competitive salary

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, coordinating with the wider project team to ensure delivery is safe, on programme and within budget.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar, 7+ years in electrical construction, and proven ability to manage subcontractors, drive QA/QC, and promote a strong safety culture on large data centre

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Building Services engineering.
• 7+ years in electrical construction with strong leadership.
• Experience managing electrical systems on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of coordination, sequencing and programme delivery.
• Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Experience leading subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is 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.
• Chair Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, Planning Meetings, and Handover Meetings.
• Review drawings, technical submittals, and ensure coordination of electrical systems.
• Drive health & safety standards and promote a strong safety culture across electrical activities.
• Prepare and issue progress reports to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical coordination

Project scheduling

Communication

Electrical systems

Safety culture

Subcontractor management

Education

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

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.