Winthrop Technologies

Turnkey data centre construction contractor

Electrical Lead

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSkellefteå, SwedenNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a similar discipline.
At least 7 years of experience in the electrical construction sector, with a strong leadership background.
Proven experience managing electrical systems on large-scale construction projects.
Strong knowledge of electrical coordination, sequencing, and programme delivery.
Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, installation methodologies, and commissioning processes.
Proven ability to lead subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects successfully.

Responsibilities

Lead all electrical works on site, ensuring safe delivery on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Lead and manage electrical activities across the project lifecycle.
Oversee and coordinate day-to-day electrical site operations with the wider project team.
Ensure quality assurance and quality control processes are implemented and maintained in line with project specifications and standards.
Coordinate project schedules with planners, project managers, subcontractors, consultants, and design teams.
Manage electrical subcontractor performance, including progress tracking, manpower planning, and coordination meetings.
Ensure all subcontractor documentation, including safety documentation, is maintained and up to date.
Chair and attend site meetings, engineering reviews, planning meetings, and handover meetings.
Liaise with the design team to align construction information and technical submissions with programme requirements.
Review drawings and technical submittals, and ensure effective coordination of electrical systems.
Drive health and safety standards and promote a strong safety culture across electrical activities.
Support commercial management by tracking variations, controlling costs, and attending weekly commercial meetings.
Prepare and issue progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
Oversee electrical snagging activities and ensure timely close-out.
Proactively identify, manage, and resolve technical, design, and coordination issues.

Desired Qualifications

Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous.

Electrical Lead

Winthrop Technologies · Skellefteå, Sweden · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-27

Workplace: on_site

Department: SKT

Description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to join our project team in Skelleftea, Sweden. This role will be responsible for leading all Electrical works on site, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Requirements

• Lead and manage all Electrical activities across the project lifecycle
• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day electrical site operations with the wider project team
• Ensure QA/QC processes are implemented and maintained in line with project specifications and standards
• Coordinate project schedules with Planners, Project Managers, subcontractors, consultants, and design teams
• Manage electrical subcontractor performance, including progress tracking, manpower planning, and coordination meetings
• Ensure all subcontractor documentation, including safety documentation, is maintained and up to date
• Chair and attend Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, Planning Meetings, and Handover Meetings
• Liaise with the design team to ensure construction information and technical submissions are aligned with programme requirements
• Review drawings, technical submittals, and ensure effective coordination of electrical systems
• Drive health & safety standards and promote a strong safety culture across electrical activities
• Support commercial management through tracking variations, cost control, and attendance at weekly commercial meetings
• Prepare and issue progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders
• Oversee electrical snagging activities and ensure timely close-out
• Proactively identify, manage, and resolve technical, design, and coordination issues

Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience within the electrical construction sector, with a strong leadership background
• Proven experience managing electrical systems on large-scale construction projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical coordination, sequencing, and programme delivery
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, installation methodologies, and commissioning processes
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects successfully
• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous

Benefits

· Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry

· Working on large scale data centre projects

· Collaborative team working environments

· Career progression and development supported

· Competitive salary packages

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

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About the Company

Winthrop Technologies

Turnkey data centre construction contractor

Winthrop Technologies is a European turnkey data centre construction partner that acts as a general contractor, delivering end-to-end projects from design to commissioning for hyperscale and colocation clients. It uses BIM and off-site fabrication to speed up delivery and improve quality, reducing on-site contractor complexity by handling civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning services. The company stands out through its engineer-led approach and early adoption of modular/off-site construction across eight European countries, focusing on rapid delivery of mission-critical facilities. Its goal is to grow a scalable European data centre delivery platform to meet rising AI and cloud demand while maintaining continuity through leadership and strong client relationships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1995

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