Electrical Construction Manager in Leeds

Job DescriptionElectrical 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