MEP Manager

Airswift; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airswift is seeking an experienced MEP Manager to oversee the delivery of MEP systems for a major Data Centre project in Barcelona. The role covers construction, testing, commissioning and handover to ensure safe, timely delivery within budget and to the highest standards.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of MEP package leadership on large-scale projects, strong HVAC/electrical knowledge, and proven subcontractor management. Fluent English is required; Spanish is a plus.

Formación

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience managing MEP packages on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience delivering Data Centres, Mission Critical facilities, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, or other highly technical projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, fire protection, BMS, and critical infrastructure.
• Experience managing commissioning and handover processes within mission-critical environments.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English required; Spanish language skills would be advantageous.
• Eligibility to work within the European Union is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate all MEP works throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage MEP subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and commissioning teams.
• Review and coordinate MEP design documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and data centre standards.
• Monitor installation progress and ensure works are delivered in accordance with programme milestones.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and integrated systems testing activities.
• Collaborate closely with Construction Managers, Project Managers, Design Teams, and Client representatives.
• Ensure all MEP systems are delivered in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks associated with MEP packages.
• Support procurement activities, contract administration, and change management processes.
• Manage project reporting, including progress updates, commissioning schedules, and risk registers.
• Drive issue resolution and coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces across the project.

Conocimientos

MEP management

Subcontractor coordination

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

UPS and generators

Fire protection

BMS

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Herramientas

BIM coordination

Digital construction tools

Project management software

Descripción del empleo

Industry: Data Centres / Mission Critical Facilities

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced MEP Manager to oversee the delivery of MEP systems on a major Data Centre project in Barcelona.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all MEP activities from Construction, testing, commissioning, and handover, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all MEP works throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage MEP subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and commissioning teams.
• Review and coordinate MEP design documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and data centre standards.
• Monitor installation progress and ensure works are delivered in accordance with programme milestones.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and integrated systems testing activities.
• Collaborate closely with Construction Managers, Project Managers, Design Teams, and Client representatives.
• Ensure all MEP systems are delivered in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks associated with MEP packages.
• Support procurement activities, contract administration, and change management processes.
• Manage project reporting, including progress updates, commissioning schedules, and risk registers.
• Drive issue resolution and coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces across the project.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience managing MEP packages on large-scale construction projects.
• Previous experience delivering Data Centres, Mission Critical facilities, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, or other highly technical projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, fire protection, BMS, and critical infrastructure.
• Experience managing commissioning and handover processes within mission-critical environments.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English required; Spanish language skills would be advantageous.
• Eligibility to work within the European Union is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Direct experience on Tier III or Tier IV Data Centre projects.
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute standards and commissioning methodologies.
• Knowledge of BIM coordination and digital construction tools.
• Experience working on hyperscale or colocation data centre developments.