Electrical Construction Manager – Data Centres – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Salary: €80,000 - €90,000 + Accommodation + Rotation + Travel + Living Allowance
We are working with one of Europe’s leading data centre design and build contractors, a company trusted by global hyperscale clients to deliver mission-critical facilities across the continent.
Specialising in turnkey data centre solutions, this contractor covers every stage of delivery – from design and engineering through to construction, commissioning, and handover. With over 500 MW of IT load currently in delivery, they are one of the most established and fastest-growing names in the sector.
Due to rapid growth, they are now seeking an Electrical Construction Manager to join their expanding team on a major data centre project in Amsterdam.
As Electrical Construction Manager, you will take full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and delivery of all electrical works on a high-value data centre project.
This is a leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage large teams of subcontractors while ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage a detailed electrical construction plan, including scheduling, resource allocation, and manpower planning.
Oversee the procurement and installation of electrical equipment, ensuring all materials meet project specifications and quality standards.
Lead, coordinate, and manage electrical subcontractors, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and project procedures.
Implement and maintain quality control processes for all electrical installations, ensuring strict adherence to design and technical requirements.
Monitor and control project budgets and costs, including tracking equipment and material expenses.
Drive progress to meet project deadlines, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to prevent delays.
Maintain effective communication between clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project progress and expectations.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation of all project activities, including changes and modifications to the original plan.
Ensure compliance with local building codes, permits, and European standards.
Report regularly to senior management on progress, costs, and potential challenges.
Requirements
Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in an M&E contracting environment, ideally on large-scale mission-critical projects.
Proven track record of managing large site teams and delivering electrical systems on time and within budget.
Previous data centre project experience strongly preferred.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant construction management software.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Benefits
€80,000 - €90,000 base salary.
Accommodation provided during rotation periods.
Full rotational package, including travel and living allowance.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale data centre projects.
Career progression with a leading European contractor at the forefront of the data centre sector.
