Project Manager - Electrical
About RHAELM
RHAELM is the sovereign AI cloud built to accelerate secure AI deployment at scale, combining power and infrastructure pipelines with global capability and local, in-country operations. Headquartered in London, with deployments across Europe and APAC, we deliver ring-fenced compute, networking, and storage infrastructure alongside a sovereign platform and flexible Bare Metal, Kubernetes, and AI-as-a-Service models. Focused on regulated and mission-critical sectors including Government, Defence, Healthcare, and Financial Services, we give organisations sovereign control over their AI infrastructure, platform, and data.
This Role
This role is based in Tokyo, Japan, delivering the electrical package on a major RHAELM data centre project.
As Project Manager - Electrical, you will lead the electrical package on a major RHAELM data centre project, taking full responsibility for delivery from pre-construction through to testing, commissioning, and handover.
You will coordinate MEP design, installation, and testing, working closely with subcontractors, consultants, and the wider delivery team to ensure the electrical infrastructure meets the exacting standards mission-critical environments demand.
Key Responsibilities
Take full responsibility for the operational delivery of electrical packages from pre-construction through to completion
Lead MEP activities on-site with a primary focus on electrical systems, including HV/LV distribution and switchgear
Coordinate and manage subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery
Review technical designs, method statements, and submittals against client specifications and data centre standards
Monitor progress, manage risks, and drive issue resolution to maintain schedule and cost performance
Oversee installation quality and ensure robust testing, commissioning, and handover processes
Liaise with clients and commercial teams, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle
Manage change, variations, and commercial reporting alongside the project's quantity surveyor
Experience
Proven experience managing electrical packages on complex construction or M&E projects
Data centre or critical infrastructure project experience strongly preferred
Experience overseeing design, installation, and supply of electrical systems
Track record managing subcontractors and multi-package delivery teams
Experience working within fast-paced, high-spec, or live/semi-live environments
Experience operating within Japan's construction, engineering, or regulatory market context advantageous
Skills
Strong technical knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems and switchgear
Confident budget, programme, and risk management
Effective coordination across MEP disciplines
Strong client and commercial stakeholder management
Clear, structured reporting and documentation
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or Construction Management
Relevant health & safety qualifications (SMSTS, IOSH, or equivalent)
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IET) advantageous
Based in Tokyo, Japan; business-level English required, Japanese language skills advantageous