Electrical Construction Manager – Data Centre Projects | Reading | £75,000-£95,000
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As an Electrical Construction Manager within a data centre environment, you’ll lead the full electrical delivery across hyperscale, colocation, and mission‑critical builds. You’ll manage installation, testing, commissioning, and energisation of the systems that keep high‑availability facilities online – HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, busbar, containment, earthing, lighting, and all critical interfaces.
This role is for someone who understands that data centres demand absolute precision. You’ll coordinate subcontractors, drive programme performance, resolve technical challenges, and ensure every electrical milestone is delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical delivery leadership – Own the electrical construction package from installation through to commissioning and client handover.Critical systems oversight – Manage HV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, busbar, containment, lighting, earthing, and lightning protection.Subcontractor management – Lead electrical subcontractors, supervisors, and direct labour to ensure safe, efficient, high‑quality delivery.Programme & logistics control – Short‑term look‑ahead planning, sequencing, labour allocation, materials management, and coordination with mechanical and architectural teams.Quality, testing & commissioning – Implement ITPs, conduct inspections, manage snagging, support energisation, IST (Integrated Systems Testing), and final client acceptance. xrnqpay Safety leadership – Review RAMS, manage permits, lead toolbox talks, and uphold strict HSE compliance in a high‑risk, high‑voltage environment.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Electrical background with experience delivering large‑scale M&E or mission‑critical projectsNVQ Level 3+, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent electrical qualificationSMSTS/ CSCS Black or Gold cardFirst Aid at WorkStrong understanding of HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and data‑centre‑specific electrical infrastructureProven experience managing electrical packages on complex builds (data centres, industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar high‑resilience environments)
Desirable
Experience delivering hyperscale or multi‑megawatt data centre projectsIOSH or NEBOSH HV switching experienceFamiliarity with IST, FAT/SAT processes, and commissioning methodologiesExperience with Tier‑rated facilities (Uptime Institute or equivalent)
Benefits
Car allowance or company carPerformance‑related bonusPrivate medical insuranceEnhanced pension contributionsAnnual training budget (HV, UPS, commissioning, safety qualifications)Travel & accommodation support for project‑based rolesCl……