Electrical Lead
11 hours ago
London
Overview We are seeking a Electrical Lead to join our Data Centre team in Oxfordshire. Reporting to the Project Director and working in close partnership with the MEP Lead and Engineering Management team, the Electrical Lead is responsible for the overall delivery of electrical systems on life sciences and technology projects. The role provides technical and managerial leadership, ensuring that all electrical works are designed, installed, tested and commissioned to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance. The Electrical Lead ensures project objectives for programme, budget and regulatory requirements are met, while driving collaboration between engineering, construction, commissioning and client teams. John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change. Responsibilities Leadership and Delivery • Lead the electrical team and oversee delivery of all electrical systems including LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators, lighting, fire alarms and life safety systems, • Ensure all electrical works meet programme, cost and quality objectives, • Provide technical guidance to engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure effective delivery, • Review and approve electrical design documents, technical submittals and material selections, • Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards and regulations (e.g. IEC, BS, IEEE, NFPA), • Oversee FATs, SATs, commissioning and integrated system testing (IST) for electrical scope, • Drive health, safety and environmental compliance across all electrical works, • Implement and monitor quality assurance and quality control procedures for electrical systems, • Act as the primary point of contact for electrical scope with clients, consultants and regulatory bodies, • Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, process, instrumentation and BMS teams to ensure project integration, • Strong technical expertise in electrical systems including LV/MV distribution, critical power systems and life safety systems, • Proven leadership experience on large-scale construction or engineering projects, • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex workloads, • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels of delivery, • Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, data centre or advanced technology projects, • Knowledge of commissioning and integrated system testing (IST) in regulated environments, • Familiarity with BIM and digital project delivery tools, • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent technical qualification, • Demonstrated experience in leading electrical delivery on Tier 1 construction or engineering projects, • Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional membership (e.g. Engineers Ireland, IET, CIBSE), • Postgraduate qualification in project management or construction management, • Vendor-specific training or certification in switchgear, UPS, or critical power systems, • Competitive salary, • 26 days annual leave plus additional company days, • Pension and benefits, • Unlimited learning and development opportunities