Electrical Lead - Data Centre Projects, Vaala

About the role

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company, majority-owned by CBRE Group, working with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources. Its Data Centre business is expanding in the Nordics, and it is recruiting an Electrical Lead for its Data Centre team in Vaala, Finland. The role is client facing, within a professional and ambitious team, and involves leading large-scale, complex data centre projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale, complex data centre projects from feasibility, design, construction to completion
• Develop and implement project strategies, plans and large-scale budgets
• Set up and maintain processes and systems used throughout the project
• Monitor and report on project progress and performance indicators
• Manage and mitigate risks and issues
• Prepare and present formal project reports and written communications
• Coordinate the client, contractors and designers, and chair meetings and draft minutes
• Deliver presentation materials for client pitches and update key information in the internal database
• Provide insight on trends and innovations in the data centre real estate sector

Required profile

• University degree in an electrical or construction-related field, or a trade qualification
• Minimum 10-12 years' experience in electrical construction, including large-scale mission-critical projects
• Track record of delivering hyperscale data centre projects, ideally from inception to completion
• Demonstrable client-facing experience at all levels
• Availability for on-site work

Required skills

• Relevant qualification in project management or construction management preferred
• Good knowledge of the construction industry and data centre sector
• Good knowledge of the project lifecycle and business case approval process
• Experience of master planning, strategic estate development and capital project planning is desirable