Senior Electrical Pre-Construction Manager
Location:
Kildare
Employment Type:
Full-time
Sector:
Data Centres / Industrial / Mission-Critical Projects
Overview
We are seeking a skilled
Senior Electrical Pre-Construction Manager
to lead the early-stage planning, coordination, and technical development of major electrical packages across data centre and mission-critical projects. This role is central in defining scope, supporting tender activity, reviewing design information, and ensuring seamless transition into delivery.
The ideal candidate will bring strong electrical expertise, pre-construction experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction Leadership
* Manage the electrical pre-construction process from concept stage through to finalised design.
* Engage early with clients and design teams to clarify scope, identify risks, and define project priorities.
* Review electrical designs, specifications, diagrams, and load calculations for accuracy and buildability.
* Contribute to pre-construction programmes, design schedules, procurement strategies, and technical planning.
* Support value-engineering initiatives to optimise design, cost, and programme efficiencies.
Technical & Commercial Input
* Provide electrical input into tender submissions, including scope breakdowns and technical commentary.
* Assess subcontractor proposals for compliance with project requirements.
* Work alongside estimating teams to support electrical cost planning and early-stage budgeting.
* Ensure all work adheres to relevant codes, standards, and mission-critical industry best practices.
Stakeholder & Team Coordination
* Act as the point of contact for electrical pre-construction discussions with clients, design consultants, and internal teams.
* Coordinate with MEP, BIM, and design management teams to ensure aligned and coordinated outputs.
* Lead technical meetings, design workshops, and progress reviews.
* Provide clear documentation and scope definition for smooth handover to the construction delivery team.
About You
* 5-10 years' experience
in electrical engineering, design management, or pre-construction within data centres, industrial or large MEP-focused projects.
* Solid understanding of LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, and mission-critical electrical design principles.
* Ability to review technical documentation and identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Commercial awareness with experience supporting tenders or early-stage project planning.
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
Why This Role?
* Opportunity to shape complex electrical packages at the earliest and most influential stage of major projects.
* Work on cutting-edge data centre and mission-critical projects across Europe.
* Join a collaborative and fast-growing engineering environment with strong future progression opportunities.