Senior Electrical Pre-Construction Manager, Kildare

Senior Electrical Pre-Construction Manager

Location:

Kildare

Employment Type:

Full-time

Sector:

Data Centres / Industrial / Mission-Critical Projects

Overview 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.

Key Responsibilities Pre-Construction Leadership

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.

Technical&Commercial Input

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.

Stakeholder&Team Coordination

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.

About You

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.

Why This Role?

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.

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

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