Electrical Lead - Germany - Data Centre

Germany,

€130k - €135k inclusive of allowances, plus package

Data Centres Permanent

Electrical Lead

Data Centre Construction:
Our client is a multi-disciplined main contractor operating across the UK and Europe with a turnover of €750m and sustained annual growth of 5%–7.5%. They deliver large-scale, turnkey projects for blue-chip clients, with a strong focus on data centres and other technology-heavy developments.
Due to continued growth and a recent major project win, our client is now seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to take full responsibility for the electrical services delivery on a flagship data centre project in Düsseldorf, Germany. This is a senior, site-based leadership role on a complex, high-value, mission-critical project.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
•   Overall responsibility for the delivery of all electrical services on the project
•   Lead the electrical scope from design coordination through procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover
•   Manage and coordinate electrical subcontractors, specialist vendors, and suppliers
•   Act as the primary technical authority on site for electrical systems, including HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, containment, earthing, and BMS/EMS interfaces
•   Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards
•   Review and approve technical submissions, drawings, specifications, and method statements
•   Manage RFIs, change control, and technical queries in collaboration with the wider project team
•   Coordinate closely with Mechanical, CSA, commissioning, and project management teams
•   Drive compliance with project specifications, German regulations, and client standards
•   Lead and support testing, commissioning, and integrated systems testing (IST) activities
•   Liaise directly with the client, consultants, utility providers, and third-party inspectors

Salary & Benefits Package
•   Competitive basic salary
•   Fully expensed accommodation in Düsseldorf
•   Extensive allowances package (travel, subsistence, rotation where applicable)
•   Pension scheme
•   Private healthcare
•   Performance-related bonus
•   Additional benefits and long-term career progression across European data centre projects

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