Electrical Lead – Data Centre Construction

Vaasa, Finland
€120000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 16 days ago
Electrical Lead – Data Centre Construction
Vaasa, Finland
International Data Centre Delivery Contractor
€120,000 to €140,000 rotation package

The Company

This international contractor specialises in delivering large-scale turnkey data centre projects across Europe, covering civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning services.

With multiple live hyperscale projects currently under construction across Europe, the business has established itself as one of the leading mission critical contractors in the sector, known for technical delivery, programme management, and high-quality standards.

Due to continued growth in Finland, they are now seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to join a major data centre development in Vaasa.

The Role: Electrical Lead

The Electrical Lead will take responsibility for the management and delivery of the electrical package on a large-scale data centre construction project.

Reporting to senior project management, you will oversee electrical subcontractors, programme delivery, QA processes, health & safety compliance, and commercial management across the electrical systems package.

This role requires a strong electrical construction background combined with experience managing large installation projects within mission critical, industrial, or large-scale M&E environments.

Must Have Requirements
  • Must have 5 years’ experience in Project Management or Electrical Lead roles
  • Proven experience required managing large electrical installation projects
  • Trade qualification or relevant third-level qualification required
  • Strong experience coordinating subcontractors and electrical site teams
  • Experience managing health & safety, QA, and programme delivery on live construction projects
Preferred Experience
  • Data centre or mission critical project experience preferred
  • Experience managing large-scale M&E packages beneficial
  • Strong commercial and cost management experience advantageous
  • Experience dealing with Industrial Relations issues beneficial
Nice to Have
  • European project experience
  • Commissioning and energisation exposure
  • Knowledge of QA documentation and turnover systems
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the electrical systems package across the project lifecycle
  • Coordinate electrical subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist vendors
  • Drive programme delivery in conjunction with the Project Manager and consultant teams
  • Manage health & safety across the electrical package alongside the safety team
  • Promote and maintain a strong Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental culture on-site
  • Oversee electrical QA processes including setup, management, and close-out of QA documentation
  • Monitor project progress and ensure milestones are achieved
  • Manage costs associated with the electrical package and report commercial updates
  • Attend project meetings with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
  • Support commissioning, testing, and project handover activities
About You

You are an experienced Electrical Lead or Electrical Project Manager with a strong background delivering large electrical installation projects within construction or mission critical environments.

You have strong leadership and coordination skills, understand programme delivery, and can manage subcontractors and site teams effectively within fast-paced live project environments.

You are commercially aware, organised, and capable of maintaining high safety and quality standards while driving projects to completion.

What’s on Offer

Salary: €120,000 to €140,000 DOE

Benefits:
  • Rotation package
  • Solo occupancy accommodation provided
  • Flights included
  • Pension contribution
  • Healthcare
  • Annual bonus potential
  • Long-term European project pipeline
  • Career progression opportunities within the data centre sector
Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Lead to join one of Europe’s busiest data centre delivery contractors on a major hyperscale development in Finland.

You will work on a technically complex project alongside experienced engineering and construction teams while gaining exposure to large-scale mission critical delivery.

The role offers long-term progression, stability, and the opportunity to work on some of Europe’s most significant data centre developments.

How to Apply

Call Ryan Kieran on 015314345 or email ryan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and Europe. We work closely with contractors delivering data centre, M&E, industrial, pharmaceutical, and mission critical construction projects.

If you’re an Electrical Lead, Electrical Project Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer, or Building Services Manager looking for European data centre opportunities, we can help you secure the right role for your experience and career goals.

Related roles: Electrical Lead, Electrical Project Manager, Building Services Manager, Electrical Construction Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer

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