Job Description: Electrical Project Manager
Job Title: Electrical Project Manager
Location: Milan, Italy
Employment Type: Permanent
Rotation: 10 days on / 4 days off
Sector: Data Centre Construction
Position Overview
Our client is a leading global contractor specialising in complex infrastructure and major MEP projects across Europe. We are currently recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Manager on a permanent basis to lead the electrical packages for a high-profile data centre development in Milan, Italy.
This role focuses directly on managing and overseeing the delivery of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) Containment alongside MV/LV Cable Pulling operations. Operating on a 10/4 rotation, you will lead site-based subcontractors and engineers, ensuring works are executed safely, to high quality standards, and strictly within schedule and budgetary parameters.
Key Responsibilities
Package Management: Take complete ownership of the installation, quality assurance, and commercial delivery of all MV/LV containment pathways and primary MV/LV cable-pulling packages.
Site Leadership: Oversee daily on-site operations, managing sub-contractors, supervisors, and specialist teams to ensure production targets and milestones are achieved.
Technical Interface: Review technical drawings, BIM models, specifications, and method statements to ensure constructability and full compliance with local Italian standards and client specifications.
Programme & Progress: Work closely with the Lead Planner to monitor progress against baseline schedules, identifying potential bottlenecks or risks early and deploying mitigation strategies.
Commercial & Variations: Partner with the Quantity Surveying team to track package expenditure, evaluate variation requests, and manage sub-contractor applications.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Drive a uncompromising safety culture on site, ensuring strict adherence to site HSE guidelines, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements (RAMS).
Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for electrical sub-packages in client meetings, interfacing with general contractors, design teams, and testing/commissioning engineers.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Proven track record as an Electrical Project Manager delivering packages on large-scale data centres or high-tech industrial construction projects.
Technical Expertise: Deep hands-on knowledge of MV/LV power distribution infrastructure, containment routing, heavy cable pulling methodologies, and associated testing procedures.
Qualifications: Formal qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related trade background with relevant site management accreditations.
Languages: Full professional proficiency in English is required; operational command of Italian is highly advantageous.
Mobility: Willingness and capability to work on a structured 10/4 rotation based in Milan.
Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills in a multi-national, fast-paced site environment.
What Is Offered
Competitive base salary tailored to international market experience.
Accommodation allowance / provided accommodation in Milan.
Return flights covering the 10/4 rotation pattern.
Comprehensive health insurance and benefits scheme.
Long-term career progression opportunities within a major international engineering group.
