Senior Electrical Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Kildare

Employment Type: Full-time

Sector: Data Centres / Industrial / Mission-Critical Projects

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.

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• 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.
  

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• 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.
  

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• 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.
  

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• 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.
  

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• 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. xcfaprz
  
• Join a collaborative and fast-growing engineering environment with strong future progression opportunities.