Senior Project Manager Electrical

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

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required

Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we’re not like the others. We’re different. Unique. It’s our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world’s most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team! 
 

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you!