Senior Project Manager Electrical
The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of a high-voltage substation supporting a large-scale data centre development. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the electrical infrastructure works from utility interface and detailed design coordination through installation, energisation and operational handover. This role requires strong leadership, technical electrical expertise and the ability to coordinate multiple contractors and stakeholders within a mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead planning, execution and completion of the substation project including grid connection, transformers, switchgear and associated infrastructure
• Manage the interface between utility provider, client, designers and construction contractors
• Oversee installation of HV and MV equipment including GIS/AIS switchgear, transformers, protection systems, earthing and cable routes
• Coordinate energisation strategy, outage planning and safe switching procedures
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and risk registers
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards, statutory regulations and permit requirements
• Manage subcontractors and specialist vendors ensuring quality and safety standards are achieved
• Lead commissioning activities including testing, protection settings verification and energisation readiness
• Provide regular progress updates and technical reporting to senior stakeholders
• Coordinate with wider campus construction teams to align power availability with data centre programme milestones
• Support change management, commercial reviews and technical decision making
• Ensure complete documentation and handover including as-built drawings, commissioning records and operational procedures
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client representatives, utilities and delivery partners
Requirements:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience delivering electrical infrastructure or substation projects
• Strong understanding of high-voltage systems, protection, earthing and commissioning processes
• Experience working with utility providers and grid connection processes
• Data centre, industrial power or utility infrastructure project experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with construction contracts such as FIDIC, NEC or similar
• Ability to manage complex technical interfaces and resolve project conflicts
• Proficient in project management and reporting tools
• Professional certification (PMP or equivalent) desirable
At Linesight, we believe that our success is tied to the success of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We understand that creating an environment where all employees have an equal opportunity to thrive requires a concerted effort across every stage of their time with us, from hiring and onboarding to promotion, career growth, and development.
As part of this commitment, we have implemented a range of policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This starts with our attraction pipeline and accessible job descriptions, designed to attract a broad range of candidates, and continuing throughout the employee life cycle with DE&I checks built in at every stage. Fairness, consistency, and transparency are the core principles for all our hiring, salary increase, and promotion decisions with built-in gender pay gap checks. Employee and family-friendly policies also enhance inclusion and equity in our teams.
About Project Management
Our teams of program and project managers deliver success globally through strategic planning and stringent controls. Whether you have extensive experience or are at the early stages of your career in program or project management, we offer the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative buildings and facilities with world-leading clients. Play a central role in these projects as part of our dynamic team. We recognise the value that each team member can bring to the table, and we offer a range of supports, learning pathways and structured career planning cycles to ensure that every individual has the best opportunity to excel and further develop, regardless of the stage of your career you join us at.
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