Electrical Package Manager - Data Centre - Cologne - Germany

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Electrical Package Manager - Data Centre - Cologne - Germany

Location: Germany, Germany Salary: €90k - €95k + €30k allowances, housing and package

Electrical Package Manager 

Data Centre Project, Cologne, Germany

Our client is a leading engineering and construction main contractor delivering major new-build data centre projects across Northern and Central Europe. They provide full turnkey solutions from initial design and groundworks through to structural build, MEP installation, commissioning and handover. With a turnover of €1.3bn and annual growth of 10–15%, they continue to expand across the region.
They are now seeking an experienced Electrical Package Manager to manage the electrical scope on a €500m+ hyperscale data centre project in Cologne, Germany 

Key responsibilities include:
• Managing the full electrical package from design coordination and procurement through installation, testing and commissioning
• Overseeing electrical subcontractors, ensuring progress aligns with programme milestones and quality standards
• Ensuring all electrical works are delivered safely and in accordance with company Health and Safety policies
• Reviewing electrical drawings, specifications and submittals to ensure technical compliance and resolve design queries
• Monitoring installation of key systems such as MV/LV distribution, backup power systems, UPS, generators, lighting, earthing and other mission-critical electrical infrastructure
• Chairing package-related meetings with subcontractors, consultants and internal teams
• Managing material and equipment procurement, tracking lead times and ensuring timely delivery to site
• Identifying risks, delays or interface issues and working with planning and site teams to maintain programme alignment
• Supporting commissioning teams and ensuring electrical systems are technically ready for testing and handover
• Producing progress reports, cost updates and package status summaries for senior management

The ideal candidate will hold a degree or technical qualification in Electrical or Building Services Engineering, or have a strong electrical trade background. They will have at least 5–7 years of experience managing electrical packages on large-scale or mission-critical projects, ideally within the data centre sector.

A competitive salary is offered along with bonus, allowances and an international assignment package suitable for candidates on rotation or relocating to Cologne.

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Reference: Electrical Package Manager - Data Centre - Cologne - Germany - AK

Sector: M&E Building Services

Type: Permanent

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