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)
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 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
How to Apply
If interested, please forward your CV to Kevin Clair through this jobs board or contact Kevin Clair from KCM Recruitment on LinkedIn.
Your recruiter has 25 years construction recruitment experience.
Skills
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Construction
Data centers
Preconstruction
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