Electrical Project Manager

Our client is a €1bn turnover Tier 1 main contractor operating across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. They deliver major, complex construction projects with a particular emphasis on Data Centres, Distribution Centres, and large-scale commercial builds.

Role Overview:
As part of their ongoing expansion across mainland Europe, the company is now seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join their delivery team on a new-build hyperscale data centre project in Portugal.

This is a key site-based role responsible for the coordination, management, and successful delivery of all electrical systems from early design through to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring technical excellence, programme compliance, and seamless integration of all electrical works throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the coordination, installation, and delivery of all electrical systems across the project.
Manage the interface between electrical design development, specialist subcontractors, and site operations.
Oversee technical reviews, constructability assessments, and installation methodologies for electrical systems.
Monitor electrical progress against programme, identifying risks, constraints, and opportunities.
Ensure all electrical installations meet required quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Drive commissioning readiness, testing protocols, energisation planning, and final system integration.
Chair electrical coordination meetings and provide regular updates to the Project Director.
Collaborate closely with design consultants, client representatives, and specialist suppliers.
Support procurement of major electrical packages, including scope definition and technical evaluation.

Key Requirements:
Proven experience delivering electrical systems on large-scale construction projects, ideally data centres, advanced industrial facilities, or similar mission-critical builds.
Strong understanding of electrical design, coordination, installation, and commissioning processes.
Familiarity with high-voltage and low-voltage distribution, UPS systems, generators, fire alarms, controls, and associated equipment.
Ability to manage multiple electrical packages and subcontractors in a fast-paced technical environment.
Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
Relevant electrical engineering degree or trade engineering background.
Previous experience working on major European projects is highly desirable.

Package:
In return, our client can offer a strong basic salary plus car, accommodation, bonus, and a full benefits package. This is a permanent role based in Portugal; accommodation is provided, but the position is not offered on a rotational basis.