Switchgear Project Delivery - Team Leader

The Project Delivery Team Leader within the Switchgear Delivery department is responsible for driving successful execution of projects for hyperscale and co-location data centres, as well as commercial and industrial clients. This position will lead one of the four dedicated management teams within the department, and serves as the direct line manager for personnel, ensuring both team development and project performance.

The role encompasses full oversight of end-to-end delivery processes, from order intake through site delivery, while maintaining strong collaboration with pre-sales estimation teams to support go-to-market strategies and with site execution teams to ensure seamless implementation. The Project Delivery Team Leader will work closely with other team leaders as part of a network of core teams to maintain alignment across functions and drive a competitive edge in delivery performance.

Key responsibilities include directly managing and developing a team of project managers while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards through strategic planning and process governance. It also involves partnering with pre-sales, engineering and operational planning teams to align delivery capabilities with client requirements and market demands, while driving consistency in project delivery processes, reporting structures, and compliance across all phases of execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of Project Managers through the end-to-end delivery of key switchgear projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budgetary targets are consistently met.
• Collaborate with other team leaders as part of a network of core teams, ensuring alignment across functions and maintaining a competitive edge in delivery performance.
• Plan and coordinate resources, working closely with Engineering teams on project design and approval requirements.
• Provide escalation support for critical project issues and guide team members in resolving challenges effectively.
• Conduct regular team reviews and portfolio-level assessments, including weekly and monthly reporting on project performance, commercial status, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets, ensuring delivery within financial targets and maintaining strong commercial awareness across all projects.
• Collaborate closely with the Finance department to support budgetary control, forecasting, and financial projections for both individual projects and the overall portfolio.
• Track project progress and performance, keeping internal and external stakeholders informed throughout the lifecycle.
• Facilitate clear communication between project teams, operations, and senior management to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Act as the team’s primary point of contact, ensuring effective communication and customer satisfaction is maintained throughout the project.
• Promote teamwork and accountability by assigning responsibilities, offering support, and encouraging collaboration within the team.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices across delivery processes.
• Ensure that the teams are attaining timely client approval on technical submissions and drawings to enable smooth production release.
• Work with Project Programme Planners to develop and maintain accurate project schedules.
• Maintain oversight of design readiness and production status, ensuring switchboards are prepared for timely dispatch.
• Coordinate equipment dispatch to site by liaising with relevant departments and logistics teams.
• Provide strategic oversight on Project Task Planning, considering interdependencies across multiple departments.
• Develop and maintain robust reporting structures, with a strong focus on risk management, commercial performance, and budgetary compliance.
• Champion proactive risk management by embedding effective reporting principles and promoting a culture of financial and operational discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline is preferred but not essential
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within a manufacturing, MEP or data centre environments
• Proven experience managing large value and highly complex projects from initiation to completion
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships and internal stakeholders effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA)
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, switchgear, or switchgear trunking systems
• Proven experience managing complex projects
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced, client-driven project delivery environment

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Intermittent travel to various production facilities and site locations