Details:
- Salary: £80,000 - 85,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leeds West Yorkshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
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