Location: Hayes / Slough / West Drayton, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time / Long-term Project
Contract: Permanent OR Contract
Sector: Data Centre / Critical Infrastructure Projects
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale data centre projects across the Hayes and Slough areas.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing electrical work packages from planning and installation through to testing, commissioning and handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
This role requires strong project leadership, coordination of electrical subcontractors and site teams, and effective engagement with clients, consultants, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Project Delivery & Leadership
Manage electrical work packages and oversee their delivery in line with project specifications, approved drawings, programme and quality requirements.
Coordinate electrical subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to maintain an efficient workflow and resolve interface issues across disciplines.
Monitor progress against the project programme, identify potential delays and implement corrective actions where required.
Provide clear direction to site teams and ensure project milestones are achieved.
Health & Safety Compliance
Ensure electrical works are carried out in accordance with applicable Health & Safety legislation and site‑specific requirements.
Review and support the implementation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), permits and safe systems of work.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure that site teams and subcontractors understand and follow the required procedures.
Ensure all works comply with relevant site policies and safety standards.
Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance
Ensure electrical installations are completed in accordance with project specifications, approved designs and relevant industry standards.
Review installation quality, inspection and test documentation, and address defects or non‑conformance issues promptly.
Coordinate technical queries, design clarifications and resolution of installation issues with the relevant project stakeholders.
Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout all stages of project delivery.
Programme, Resources & Procurement
Plan and coordinate labour, plant, equipment and materials to support the electrical installation programme.
Work with procurement and suppliers to monitor orders, lead times and deliveries, escalating risks that could affect progress.
Monitor subcontractor resources and productivity, taking action where performance or resource levels threaten delivery.
Ensure resources are effectively managed to maintain project deadlines.
Project Coordination & Reporting
Produce regular progress updates, programme information and reports for senior project management and other stakeholders.
Lead or attend project coordination and progress meetings, recording actions and following them through to completion.
Coordinate electrical activities with other trades and workstreams to manage interfaces and avoid clashes or disruption.
Maintain accurate project records and ensure relevant documentation is kept up to date.
Plan and coordinate electrical inspection, testing and commissioning activities with specialist contractors and the wider project team.
Track completion of commissioning documentation, test results, snagging and outstanding works.
Support the preparation and handover of as‑built information, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and project records.
Ensure electrical systems are fully tested, documented and ready for client handover.
Monitor the delivery of electrical packages against agreed scope, budget and programme, identifying risks to cost or completion.
Assist with the management of variations, change control and subcontractor performance.
Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and maximise project profitability.
Monitor project expenditure and resource allocation to support commercial objectives.
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager or in a similar electrical project delivery role.
Experience delivering electrical installation packages within data centres, critical infrastructure or other complex construction environments.
Strong understanding of electrical installation, inspection, testing and commissioning processes.
Experience managing electrical subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and project interfaces.
Good understanding of project programmes, procurement, resource planning and progress reporting.
Relevant electrical engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
SMSTS and appropriate CSCS qualification/card.
Confident using Microsoft Office applications; experience with project planning tools such as Microsoft Project is beneficial.
Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to lead meetings and resolve issues effectively.
Highly organised, commercially aware and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced project environment.
A strong commitment to health and safety, quality and the successful delivery of project milestones.
Delivery of electrical work packages on large‑scale data centre projects in the Hayes and Slough areas.
Close coordination with construction, mechanical, controls and specialist systems teams.
A delivery‑focused environment with programme, quality, safety and commissioning milestones.
Regular engagement with subcontractors, suppliers, client representatives and project stakeholders.
Responsibility for monitoring progress, resolving issues and escalating delivery risks.
A practical, hands‑on approach to project leadership and site coordination.
Focus on achieving safe, compliant and high‑quality electrical installations.
Coordination of testing, commissioning, documentation and final handover activities.
The role may require travel between project locations in the Hayes and Slough areas.
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