TGS International Group
Electrical Construction Manager
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Electrical Construction Manager
RELOCATION TO JAKARTA
Jakarta, Indonesia | Mission Critical Construction
£95k-£100k equivalent
Jakarta, Indonesia
Permanent / 12-month FTC considered
Flights + accommodation + driver
We are working with a global data centre delivery specialist providing design, construction, installation, and technical services for major mission-critical projects worldwide. They are looking to appoint an Electrical Construction Manager for a major data centre project in Jakarta. The position is particularly suited to an experienced UK-based electrical construction professional prepared to relocate to Indonesia for at least 12 months and take ownership of the electrical construction scope through installation, completion, and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full electrical construction scope across a major mission-critical data centre project.
- Manage installation of critical electrical infrastructure including HV/MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, busbar, PDUs, earthing, lightning protection, lighting, small power, and data/structured cabling systems.
- Lead electrical subcontractors and site teams, controlling labour, productivity, sequencing, and day-to-day delivery.
- Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, civil, architectural, design, QA/QC, and commissioning teams.
- Drive project milestones and critical-path activities, identifying slippage early and implementing corrective actions.
- Participate in design reviews and constructability assessments, reviewing drawings, specifications, and electrical schematics.
- Coordinate procurement and delivery of major electrical equipment and materials in line with the construction programme.
- Own electrical quality delivery, including ITPs, inspections, testing, quality records, and close-out of technical issues.
- Support cost control, resource planning, variations, change orders, and subcontractor performance management.
- Support pre-commissioning, energisation, and commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, electrical verification, and IST.
- Act as the senior electrical construction lead on site, maintaining strong relationships with the client, consultants, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
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What We Are Looking For
- Proven Electrical Construction Manager/senior electrical construction leadership experience on large-scale data centre projects.
- Strong understanding of critical electrical infrastructure across both grey-space and white-space environments.
- Experience managing major electrical subcontractors, supervisors, engineers, and site labour on complex projects.
- Strong technical knowledge across HV/MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, busbar, and PDUs.
- Evidence of delivering electrical construction safely, on programme, and to the required quality standard.
- Experience coordinating construction interfaces across mechanical, civil, architectural, design, and commissioning disciplines.
- Strong QA/QC knowledge including ITPs, inspections, testing, and project close-out documentation.
- Experience supporting energisation and commissioning of critical electrical systems, ideally including FAT, SAT, and IST.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
- SMSTS, CSCS Management Card, and First Aid certification. IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH is advantageous.
- A genuine willingness to relocate to Jakarta for at least 12 months.
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Package & Relocation
- Package equivalent to approximately £95,000-£100,000 per annum, paid locally in Indonesian currency.
- Flights and accommodation provided as part of the relocation arrangement.
- A driver is provided for local transport in Jakarta.
- The expectation is a relocation of at least 12 months. Longer-term opportunities in APAC may be available, while a 12-month fixed-term contract can also be considered.
- The priority is candidates currently based in the UK who are genuinely prepared to relocate rather than work on a short-term rotation.
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