Electrical Lead – Data Centres

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Project Director / Construction Manager

About CTS Group

CTS Group is a leading international design and build contractor specialising in the delivery of mission-critical data centre facilities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). We combine engineering excellence, innovation, and digital expertise to deliver high-performance, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients.

With a diverse workforce representing more than 40 nationalities, CTS fosters a collaborative and high-performance culture where technical excellence, safety, and innovation underpin every project. Beyond construction, CTS develops advanced digital solutions and standardised modular infrastructure, enabling faster, smarter, and more efficient data centre delivery.

As our project portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to join one of our flagship data centre projects in Middlesbrough.

The Role

The Electrical Lead will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a large-scale, mission-critical data centre project, taking ownership of all electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities across the project lifecycle.

Working closely with project management, commissioning teams, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives, you will ensure that electrical systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for driving programme performance, coordinating interfaces across disciplines, and ensuring all electrical works meet design requirements, regulatory standards, and client expectations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong leader who thrives in fast-paced, complex construction environments and is passionate about delivering world-class infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Delivery & Site Leadership

• Lead the installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems across the project.

• Oversee LV and MV power distribution systems, UPS systems, generators, lighting, earthing, ELV systems, fire alarms, and building management systems.

• Coordinate electrical activities with mechanical, civil, commissioning, and construction teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Drive safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all electrical works on site.

• Lead and mentor electrical engineers, supervisors, and subcontractor teams.

Technical Management & Quality Assurance

• Review electrical designs, technical submittals, shop drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation.

• Ensure all installations are delivered in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, and applicable standards.

• Monitor installation quality and workmanship, identifying and resolving issues before they impact programme or commissioning activities.

• Conduct inspections, walk-downs, and quality reviews to verify compliance and project readiness.

• Support the management and resolution of technical queries, design changes, and site challenges.

Programme, Planning & Coordination

• Manage electrical work packages in line with project programmes and key milestones.

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and specialist services.

• Monitor progress against programme and proactively identify risks, delays, and recovery opportunities.

• Participate in project planning, coordination, and progress meetings.

• Provide regular updates to project leadership on status, risks, and key deliverables.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Lead electrical testing and commissioning activities from system energisation through to final acceptance.

• Support integrated systems testing (IST), client witnessing, and commissioning demonstrations.

• Ensure all systems are tested, documented, and handed over in accordance with project requirements.

• Coordinate defect resolution, punch-list closure, and final handover activities.

• Ensure QA/QC records, commissioning documentation, certificates, and as-built information are completed accurately and on time.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Champion CTS's commitment to health, safety, and quality across all electrical activities.

• Ensure compliance with relevant UK regulations, electrical standards, and industry best practices.

• Support safe systems of work, permit processes, isolation procedures, and energisation activities.

• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with project HSE requirements.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 7 years' experience delivering electrical systems on large-scale construction, infrastructure, industrial, mission-critical, or data centre projects.

• Proven experience leading electrical installation and commissioning activities through to project completion.

• Strong technical knowledge of:

  • LV and MV power distribution systems

  • UPS systems and standby generation

  • Building Management Systems (BMS)

  • Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

  • ELV systems and controls

  • Data centre electrical infrastructure

• Experience managing subcontractors, specialist vendors, and multidisciplinary site teams.

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and organisational skills.

• Full professional proficiency in English.

Desirable

• Previous experience delivering hyperscale or enterprise data centre projects.

• Experience supporting Level 1-5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

• Familiarity with BIM, Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).

• Knowledge of NEC, JCT, or similar contract environments.

• Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience.

• Additional European language skills.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of one of the UK's most significant data centre developments. You'll work alongside industry-leading professionals on a complex, high-profile project where your expertise will directly influence successful project outcomes.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Career progression opportunities within a fast-growing international business

• Exposure to large-scale hyperscale and mission-critical projects

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Collaborative, diverse, and high-performance working environment

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure shaping the future of digital technology

Eligibility to Work in the UK

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and throughout their employment.

Please note that CTS Group is unable to provide visa sponsorship or support Skilled Worker visa applications for this position. Candidates requiring current or future sponsorship to work in the UK will not be considered.

If you're an experienced Electrical Lead looking to make a significant impact on a landmark data centre project, we'd love to hear from you.