Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Site-Based / Rotation or Relocation Supported)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience Level: 5+ Years in Electrical Engineering / Construction Project Management
Language Requirements: English (Fluent / Professional Proficiency)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Electrical Project Manager to lead the electrical packages for a complex, high-spec Data Centre construction project in Frankfurt am Main.
In this role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of electrical engineering installation-from pre-construction planning and procurement through to site execution, testing, commissioning, and final client handover. You will manage specialist electrical subcontractors, collaborate with multidisciplinary MEP site teams, and act as a primary point of contact for client representatives and global supply chain partners, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to Tier III/IV mission-critical quality standards.
Open to candidates willing to relocate to Frankfurt or work on an agreed site-rotation basis.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Site Management
Package Leadership: Take full commercial, technical, and operational ownership of high-voltage (HV), medium-voltage (MV), low-voltage (LV), UPS, generator, containment, power distribution, and specialist electrical systems installations.
Subcontractor & Resource Management: Direct, manage, and coordinate electrical subcontractors and specialist trades to ensure site progress aligns with the master construction schedule.
Site Inspections & Quality Control: Perform regular site walks to enforce high quality, safety compliance, design specifications, and relevant international electrical codes.Planning, Commercial & Cost Control
Program Management: Develop and maintain detailed electrical installation, resource, and procurement schedules using MS Project or Primavera P6.
Commercial Oversight: Work alongside quantity surveyors and commercial managers to handle variations, monthly valuations, change orders, and sub-contractor accounts.
Procurement & Supply Chain: Source and manage long-lead electrical plant and machinery (transformers, switchgear, UPS systems), coordinating deliveries to suit site logistics.Technical Coordination & Client Relations
Design & Technical Review: Review electrical design drawings, technical submittals, and RFIs, working closely with BIM teams to resolve clashes and spatial coordination issues before site installation.
Stakeholder Management: Represent the company at client progress meetings, design reviews, and subcontractor coordination workshops.
Testing, Commissioning & Handover: Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), integrated system testing (IST), commissioning procedures, and client sign-off in line with data centre reliability standards.Key Requirements & Qualifications
Language Skills: Fluent / Professional Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required for managing site teams, technical documentation, and international client interfaces. (German is not required).
Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Electrical Engineer in large-scale building services, industrial, or mission-critical construction.
Education & Credentials: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Trade Qualification (e.g., Electrician / Master Craftsman), or equivalent technical qualification.
Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of major electrical power distribution architecture, MV/HV systems, generator configurations, and UPS systems.
Soft Skills:
Demonstrated leadership capability with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
Excellent commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
Clear, confident communication skills for managing multi-national engineering interfaces.Preferred (Nice to Have)
Proven experience delivering Data Centre construction projects or mission-critical facilities (Life Sciences, High-Tech Manufacturing).
Familiarity with NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or other international forms of contract.
Valid site safety qualifications (e.g., CSCS, SMSTS, IOSH, or international equivalent).What We Offer
Highly competitive salary and package (including travel, accommodation, or rotation support where applicable).
Opportunity to lead major high-value infrastructure projects in Europe's primary data centre market.
Career progression and professional development within an expanding international building services firm.
Collaborative, safety-focused, and supportive work culture
Salary description
£69059.00 - £77691.00 per year