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Electrical Construction Manager

Leeds
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Leeds, West Yorkshire
£80,000 - £85,000 GBP yearly
Construction
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