Electrical Lead
Electrical Lead – Data Centres
Location: Midlands & Home Counties (Site Based)
Project Values: £25m – £150m
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to join a main contractor delivering complex, high-value Data Centre projects across the Midlands and Home Counties. The Electrical Lead will take full ownership of the electrical services on site, leading delivery on technically demanding, mission-critical schemes.
This Electrical Lead role requires a strong background working for a main contractor, with proven experience managing electrical packages on large projects. The successful Electrical Lead will work closely with mechanical, CSA, commissioning, and commercial teams to ensure safe, high-quality and on-programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the Electrical Lead for all electrical services on assigned Data Centre projects
Manage and coordinate electrical subcontractors and specialist suppliers
Oversee electrical works from design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover
Ensure electrical installations are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and programme
Monitor quality, progress, and productivity across all electrical workstreams
Maintain high standards of health & safety and regulatory compliance
Coordinate electrical works with mechanical and CSA packages to ensure seamless integration
Represent the electrical function in client, consultant, and project meetings as the Electrical Lead
Requirements
Proven experience in an Electrical Lead, Electrical Manager, or Senior Electrical Supervisor role
Strong background delivering Data Centre or other mission-critical projects
Experience working within a main contractor environment
Excellent technical knowledge of electrical building services, power, containment, and systems
Experience delivering projects valued between £25m and £150m
Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills essential for an Electrical Lead
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work as an Electrical Lead on major Data Centre projects
Competitive salary or day rate and benefits
Long-term pipeline of complex projects across the Midlands and Home Counties
Work with a leading main contractor on technically challenging schemes