Electrical Project Manager

Job Overview

Designer Group is seeking a seasoned Electrical Project Manager to join their Dublin operations team, responsible for managing a significant live data centre project for a leading global technology client. This role requires hands-on site management and substantial experience in electrical project management within M&E contracting, industrial, pharmaceutical, mission-critical, or large commercial settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of electrical works on a major data centre located in Dublin.
• Direct site teams, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and specialized suppliers effectively.
• Ensure project milestones are met by proactively managing the programme and identifying risks early.
• Collaborate closely with the Quantity Surveyor to control costs, handle variations, and manage commercial performance and reporting.
• Support procurement activities including planning, technical submittals, RFIs, material approvals, and coordination with subcontractors.
• Review and address design documents in partnership with engineering teams to resolve buildability, coordination, and installation challenges.
• Lead and participate in meetings involving internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Monitor the use of labor, materials, plant, and resources to guarantee efficient project progress.
• Ensure completion aligns with quality standards, commissioning protocols, and handover requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, internal and external.
• Uphold Designer Group’s standards for health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance continuously.

Candidate Requirements

• At least five years’ experience managing electrical projects, preferably with M&E or specialist electrical contractors.
• Demonstrated success in overseeing large-scale electrical projects from construction to commissioning and handover.
• Deep knowledge of electrical building services, site installation, technical coordination, and project management.
• Experience managing diverse project teams including subcontractors, supervisors, and engineers.
• Competency in programme management, procurement, RFIs, technical submittals, and progress reporting.
• Commercially savvy with experience collaborating with quantity surveying and commercial departments.
• Well versed in health and safety standards pertinent to live construction environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, delivery-focused site environment with high attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Authorization to live and work in Ireland without the need for sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data centre, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, industrial, semiconductor, life sciences, or high-value commercial projects.
• Background working on active client sites with stringent safety, access, quality, and scheduling requirements.
• Knowledge of testing, commissioning, handover, and system completion procedures.
• Experience with BIM, coordinated service drawings, technical submittals, and design reviews.
• Relevant electrical trade experience, engineering or construction management qualifications are advantageous.
• Experience working in principal contractor, M&E contractor, or major subcontractor roles.

Soft Skills

• Confident leadership to drive site team and subcontractor performance.
• Clear and effective communicator with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Commercially aware, practical, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Resilient under pressure, capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, well-organized, and accountable with a strong safety and quality focus.

Additional Information - Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with performance-based bonuses.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Employer pension contributions at 7%.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Supportive team atmosphere.
• Chance to work on prominent projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to an expanding international business boasting a robust project pipeline.

Equal Opportunities

Designer Group is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity.