Electrical Construction Manager

Electrical Construction Manager - Data Centre Construction

Location: Ferrybridge, Leeds, UK

Salary: £80,000-£85,000

Sector: Data Centre / Mission-Critical Construction

Employment: Permanent

The Opportunity

An opportunity is available for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to lead electrical package delivery on a major mission-critical construction project in Ferrybridge, UK.

You will oversee day-to-day site operations, manage electrical teams and subcontractors, monitor programme and commercial performance, and drive the highest standards of safety and quality throughout the project.

This role offers a competitive salary, annual leave, pension, bonus opportunities and scope for long-term career progression within a leading engineering and construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations and manage electrical package delivery.
• Manage site safety in collaboration with the project team and safety advisors.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, documentation and project close-out.
• Coordinate project schedules and ensure delivery aligns with programme milestones.
• Monitor and manage labour, materials, plant, equipment, variations and valuations.
• Direct the project team and coordinate discipline leads to achieve project objectives.
• Manage subcontractor performance, staffing levels and progress against programme.
• Chair regular subcontractor meetings and maintain accurate records of actions.
• Manage snagging and punch lists, ensuring outstanding items are resolved.
• Monitor labour hours and ensure accurate reporting for central tracking.
• Review weekly progress reports, identifying delays, risks, design issues and delivery constraints.
• Lead weekly commercial meetings to capture variations and manage project costs.
• Ensure subcontractor safety and quality documentation remains current and compliant.
• Oversee change management, assessing cost and programme implications.
• Support project handover and close-out, including final accounts, O&M manuals, safety files, QA documentation and material or plant relocations.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree or recognised electrical trade qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience managing large-scale construction projects as a general contractor.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical packages and construction delivery.
• Proven ability to lead teams, delegate responsibilities and manage performance.
• Strong communication, organisational and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and perform under pressure.
• Flexibility to meet project requirements where necessary.

Salary, Benefits & Career Development

• €80,000-€85,000 salary
• Annual leave entitlement
• Company pension
• Bonus opportunities
• Career progression and professional development
• Opportunity to work on a major mission-critical construction project
• Supportive engineering and construction team environment

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