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Electrical Project Manager (High-Tech Construction)

Switzerland Permanent Home Office View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee the delivery of an electrical systems package within a large-scale engineering and construction project in Zurich. The position combines technical project leadership, subcontractor management, cost control, QA oversight and site execution responsibilities.

added 12/10/2026

  • Take ownership of the electrical scope of a major datacenter project
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international engineering and construction organisation delivering complex projects across sectors including advanced technology, life sciences, data centres and fire protection. The company is recognised for managing large-scale engineering programmes requiring strong technical expertise, project execution and safety performance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Project Manager :

  • Manage the electrical systems package throughout project delivery.
  • Lead site safety activities in collaboration with project and safety teams.
  • Manage project quality assurance processes and documentation.
  • Coordinate project schedules with project management, consulting engineers and client requirements.
  • Control package-related costs, including labour, subcontractors, materials, plant, equipment, variations and valuations.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Participate in project reviews, engineering reviews, planning meetings and handover meetings.
  • Support project close-out activities, including final accounts, O&M manuals, safety documentation and QA records.
  • Produce weekly cost and progress reports.
  • Identify and communicate project risks, delays and delivery concerns.
  • Coordinate material deliveries in line with project schedules.
  • Maintain project photographic records.

The Successful Applicant

Successful Candidate for the Electrical Project Manager role :

  • Trade qualification and/or relevant third-level qualification.
  • Minimum five years of project management experience.
  • Proven experience coordinating and managing large installation projects.
  • Experience dealing with industrial relations matters.
  • Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements.
  • Experience within design-and-build project environments.
  • Good technical understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Strong IT skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within demanding project deadlines.
  • Capability to drive large-scale project delivery.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to manage a critical electrical package within a major engineering and construction project.
  • Broad responsibility covering technical, operational and commercial project activities.
  • Exposure to complex engineering environments.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
  • High-impact role within a large-scale project delivery environment.
  • Opportunity to pursue career internationally



Quote job ref
JN-102026-7122927

Job summary

Job Function
Property, Construction, Facilities Management
Specialisation
Construction Planning
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Switzerland
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7122927
Job Nature
Home Office

Michael Page is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, both as an employer as well as a recruitment service provider. Each recruitment decision we make for people we hire and people we place into new roles is based solely on the candidates’ knowledge, experience and skills.