Finland
Electrical Lead
Salary negotiable
Electrical Lead required for a major data centre construction project in Kirkkonummi, Finland. This is a hands-on leadership role delivering complex electrical infrastructure for a Tier-1 contractor in one of Europe's fastest-growing markets.
Key Highlights
- Lead the complete electrical installation for a major data centre project in Finland's expanding tech corridor
- Drive delivery through hands-on planning, weekly lookahead scheduling, and direct team leadership
- Gain high-visibility experience with Tier-1 contractor systems, BIM integration, and stakeholder management
- Access long-term career progression in data centre construction — one of the world's most resilient sectors
Electrical Lead — Role Overview
This position places you at the centre of electrical delivery for a significant data centre build, reporting directly to the Project Director. You will own the full electrical installation lifecycle — from design coordination through to final commissioning — while leading a multi-disciplinary team in a live construction environment.
Electrical Lead — Responsibilities
• Design, organise, lead, coordinate and control all aspects of electrical project delivery, ensuring quality, safety and performance standards are consistently met
• Coordinate electrical design activities with internal teams, subcontractors and BIM specialists
• Supervise and monitor ongoing works, enforcing schedule adherence and quality standards
• Oversee full electrical installation across the project, managing labour tracking and resource allocation
• Engage directly with clients and project stakeholders to ensure clear communication and goal alignment
• Lead and mentor project teams including supervisors and foremen, driving productivity through effective daily and weekly work planning
• Chair weekly project meetings with foremen, Safety Advisor, QA Engineer and BIM teams — recording actions, assigning ownership and ensuring closure
• Coordinate activities with other subcontractors in shared work areas to ensure safe, efficient progress
• Review and sign off project documentation and weekly foremen reports, tracking issues through to resolution
• Prepare comprehensive weekly reports covering: incident/accident reports, schedule updates (Planned vs Actual), 4–6 week labour lookahead, industrial relations, 2–4 week material procurement forecast including long-lead items, variation logs, and delay/risk notifications
Electrical Lead — Ideal Candidate
Essential:
• Minimum 10 years' experience managing large-scale electrical projects (commercial offices, retail, hotels, schools or data centres)
• Recent experience managing major electrical contracts
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets and teams in dynamic project environments
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills
• Engineering qualification preferred
Desirable:
• Data centre project experience
• BIM coordination experience
Rewards & Package
This Tier-1 contractor offers market-leading remuneration reflective of the critical nature of this appointment and the demanding Finnish market conditions. The package includes comprehensive support for international assignees including accommodation assistance, flights and visa sponsorship where required.
Core benefits include private healthcare, pension provision and structured professional development support aligned with long-term career progression in the data centre sector.
Full package details will be discussed at interview stage, with flexibility to secure the right candidate.
About the Company
A leading EPC contractor with established expertise in data centre construction, delivering critical infrastructure projects across Europe for major technology clients.
The Project
Major data centre construction project in Kirkkonummi, Finland — part of the region's rapidly expanding hyperscale facility cluster.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Electrical Lead Role
What does a Electrical Lead do in data centre construction?
A Electrical Lead in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
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What salary can I expect for this role?
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