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Senior Electrical Project Manager

Location: Norway, Norway Salary: Circa €130k + package

Data Centre New Build, Norway
Our client is a rapidly growing and ambitious main contractor, known for delivering data centre projects across Europe. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager
for a major new-build data centre project in Norway.

As the business continues its expansion across Northern Europe, this role represents a key strategic appointment on a high-value, technically complex build for a global technology client. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing all electrical systems—from HV infrastructure to LV distribution and specialist systems—ensuring world-class standards in quality, safety, and performance.

The Role
The Senior Electrical Project Manager will take full responsibility for the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of all electrical works on-site. They will lead the electrical delivery team, manage specialist subcontractors, and interface directly with the client and internal stakeholders to drive progress across all stages of the programme.

Key Responsibilities
•    Oversee all electrical installation works from preconstruction through commissioning and handover
•    Lead a multidisciplinary electrical team to ensure programme, budget, and quality targets are achieved
•    Coordinate with design, BIM, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and ensure buildability
•    Manage HV/LV systems, generator and UPS integration, containment, and life safety systems
•    Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring works meet contractual, technical, and safety standards
•    Take ownership of electrical commissioning strategy and interface with commissioning teams and client stakeholders
•    Drive progress reporting, cost forecasting, and risk identification related to electrical packages
•    Foster a strong HSE culture across the electrical delivery team

Candidate Profile
•    Proven experience delivering complex electrical installations on data centres or similar mission-critical projects
•    Strong technical knowledge of HV/LV systems, switchgear, backup power systems, and critical infrastructure
•    Background in electrical engineering with a main contractor or large specialist subcontractor
•    Skilled in managing large teams, subcontractor performance, and fast-track delivery programmes
•    Exceptional organisational, communication, and leadership skills
•    Comfortable working in an international environment with a diverse project team

Applicants for this role must have either an EU passport or current rights to work in Norway

In return there is a Competitive & Negotiable basic salary, full ex-pat package including accommodation, travel, allowances, and bonus 
 

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Reference: Senior Electrical Project Manager - AK - Norway - Data Centre

Sector: M&E Building Services

Type: Permanent

Vision
To consistently deliver a recruitment service that's of an exceptional standard and guided by values of performance, trust, transparency and respect.
Mission
To work in partnership and thoroughly understand the needs and preferences of both our clients and candidates.
Values
Collaborative, passionate, reliable and adaptable - we do not promise what we cannot deliver.