Project Manager - Bilbao · Data Centre

Project overview

Our client, a leading manufacturer of critical power solutions for the data centre market, is looking for a freelance Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of modular power skid and pod packages on a major hyperscale data centre campus in Northern Spain.

You will take ownership of the package on site from delivery and installation through to final handover, with a strong focus on electrical commissioning. This is a hands-on, client-facing position suited to someone who understands both the technical detail and the commercial pressure of a live data centre build.

Electrical Project Manager, Data Centre (Freelance)

Requirements

WHAT'S ON OFFER

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV today.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on data centre projects, ideally hyperscale
• Strong electrical background (LV/MV switchgear, UPS, busbar, power distribution)
• Direct experience with power skids, power pods or other modular/prefabricated electrical systems
• Extensive electrical commissioning knowledge, with experience overseeing Level 1 to Level 5 testing
• Fluent Spanish, with professional English
• Solid working knowledge of Spanish HSE regulations
• Experience using Nidus is a strong advantage
• Able to start in October 2026 and work on site full time
• Initial 3-month freelance contract with strong likelihood of extension
• A key role on one of Spain's flagship data centre campus developments
• The chance to work with a market-leading critical power manufacturer

Project details

Bilbao region, Northern Spain (site based)

Contract: 3 months initially, with extensions expected

ASAP

Language: Fluent Spanish essential

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the on-site delivery, installation and handover of prefabricated power skids and pods
• Oversee all electrical commissioning activity from Level 1 through to Level 5 (factory witness testing, delivery and installation checks, pre-functional testing, functional testing and integrated systems testing)
• Act as the main point of contact for the end client, general contractor and commissioning agent
• Coordinate subcontractors, site engineers and commissioning technicians
• Own the programme, track progress against milestones and report clearly on risks and delays
• Ensure all works comply with Spanish health and safety regulations and site-specific requirements
• Manage quality documentation, test records, snag lists and handover packs
• Control variations, costs and resource levels across the package
• Start: ASAP
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Bilbao, Spain, ES
• Languages: Spanish, English