Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager - Data Centre Pre-Construction

Acton, London

I am currently on the lookout for an experienced Electrical Project Manager for a major 30MW Data Centre project in Acton, London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business operating within the Data Centre and Critical Infrastructure sector, supporting a major project during its critical pre-construction phase.

The successful candidate will play a key role in design development, procurement, coordination and preparing the electrical scope for successful construction delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical activities throughout the pre-construction phase.




• Review and challenge Stage 1 and Stage 2 electrical designs to ensure buildability and efficiency.




• Coordinate electrical design development with consultants, designers, contractors and the wider project team.




• Lead procurement strategy for major electrical equipment and packages.




• Manage electrical package procurement and coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors.




• Drive Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles to maximise off-site fabrication.




• Identify project risks, technical issues and opportunities and develop practical solutions.




• Support programme development, value engineering and technical decision-making.




• Coordinate electrical interfaces with other project disciplines.




• Ensure the electrical scope is fully coordinated and commercially viable ahead of construction.




• Support the successful transition from pre-construction into construction.

Electrical Scope

Experience across major data centre electrical systems, including:

• HV / LV distribution




• Switchgear




• UPS systems




• Generators




• Critical power systems




• Electrical distribution




• Electrical containment




• BMS / EPMS interfaces

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager on large-scale construction projects.




• Strong pre-construction experience.




• Proven experience reviewing Stage 1 and Stage 2 design documentation.




• Experience managing electrical procurement and major electrical packages.




• Previous Data Centre, Mission Critical or similarly complex project experience highly desirable.




• Strong understanding of HV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generators and critical electrical infrastructure.




• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, contractors and suppliers.




• Strong understanding of design development, buildability and project delivery.




• DfMA / prefabrication experience advantageous.




• Strong programme, commercial and technical awareness.




• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Contract Details

• Location: Acton, London




• Project: Major 30MW Data Centre




• Sector: Data Centres / Critical Infrastructure




• Duration: 6 months initially, with potential extension




• Start: ASAP




• Rate:<