Electrical Manager/ Lead Preconstruction (Data Centres) Location: Kildare (Office-based, limited travel) Salary: €100,000 €120,000 + car allowance, health insurance & benefits Sector: Data Centres (Main Contractor) The Company An international main contractor specialising in the delivery of hyperscale data centres and logistics facilities across Europe and North America.
The company is building a centralised electrical and MEP preconstruction team in Kildare to support its global project portfolio.
The Role The Electrical Manager will take ownership of electrical preconstruction activities, supporting projects from tender stage through to construction readiness.
This is not a site delivery role the focus is on design development, technical input, risk management, and commercial support during preconstruction.
You will work closely with mechanical preconstruction, CSA, designers, engineers, and bid teams on technically demanding data centre projects.
Key Responsibilities Lead electrical input during tender and preconstruction phases Review electrical designs, specifications, and employers requirements Support development of technical submissions, methodologies, and value engineering options Assist with programme development, procurement strategies, and risk reviews Engage with designers and specialist subcontractors during bid stage Provide technical support during client presentations and interviews Support transition from preconstruction to site delivery teams Requirements Strong electrical background with a main contractor or major MEP contractor Extensive experience on data centre or mission-critical projects Proven involvement in tender-stage or preconstruction activities Solid understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, and commissioning strategies Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary preconstruction environment If interested please forward your CV to Kevin Clair through this jobs board or contact Kevin Clair from KCM Recruitment on Linked In.
Your recruiter has 25 years construction recruitment experience.
/ Skills: Electrical Engineering Electrical Construction Data centers preconstruction