MEP Manager, Data Centre Projects, Finland

Barona Careers; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barona Careers is seeking experienced MEP Managers to lead mechanical, electrical and plumbing activities for large-scale data centre projects in the Helsinki area, including Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Loviisa, Lohja and Kouvola.

You will manage design reviews, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover, while coordinating interfaces with civil and structural teams and ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing MEP works on large-scale commercial, industrial or mission-critical construction projects.
• Proven experience in MEP coordination, design review, testing and commissioning.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, HVAC, cooling solutions, fire protection systems and building services infrastructure.
• Knowledge of international standards and industry codes such as ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, ISO; experience with FIDIC or similar contract frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and interfaces within fast-paced construction environments.
• Previous hyperscale data centre experience is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CEng, LEED or equivalent are considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of all MEP works in accordance with project schedules, budgets and overall delivery objectives.
• Review and approve MEP designs, shop drawings and technical submittals in collaboration with design consultants.
• Manage interfaces between MEP, civil and structural disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
• Validate the integration of critical systems including power distribution, cooling infrastructure, fire protection systems and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Collaborate closely with Procurement and Commercial teams on sourcing strategies, technical compliance, vendor management, variations, claims and cost forecasting.
• Oversee MEP quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with project standards and specifications.
• Lead testing, commissioning and handover activities to achieve operational readiness.
• Manage and coordinate project management consultants (PMC), contractors and subcontractors.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental standards across all MEP activities.
• Lead, mentor and develop teams of engineers, supervisors and specialist contractors.

Skills

Mechanical drawings

HVAC

Site engineering

Site supervision

Education

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Our client is a rapidly growing international digital infrastructure developer and operator, delivering large-scale, mission-critical facilities that enable cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced digital services. Due to significant expansion in Finland, they are seeking multiple experienced MEP Managers to support several major data centre construction projects.Opportunities are available in: Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Loviisa, Lohja, Kouvola

The Role

As an MEP Manager, you will be responsible for leading all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design review and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that complex mission-critical systems are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities and proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams on large-scale construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of all MEP works in accordance with project schedules, budgets and overall delivery objectives.
• Review and approve MEP designs, shop drawings and technical submittals in collaboration with design consultants.
• Manage interfaces between MEP, civil and structural disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
• Validate the integration of critical systems including power distribution, cooling infrastructure, fire protection systems and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Collaborate closely with Procurement and Commercial teams on sourcing strategies, technical compliance, vendor management, variations, claims and cost forecasting.
• Oversee MEP quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with project standards and specifications.
• Lead testing, commissioning and handover activities to achieve operational readiness.
• Manage and coordinate project management consultants (PMC), contractors and subcontractors.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental standards across all MEP activities.
• Lead, mentor and develop teams of engineers, supervisors and specialist contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing MEP works on large-scale commercial, industrial or mission-critical construction projects.
• Proven experience in MEP coordination, design review, testing and commissioning.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, HVAC, cooling solutions, fire protection systems and building services infrastructure.
• Knowledge of international standards and industry codes such as: ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, ISO standardsStrong commercial awareness and experience working under FIDIC or similar contract frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and interfaces within fast-paced construction environments.
• Previous hyperscale data centre experience is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CEng, LEED or equivalent are considered advantageous.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work on some of Finland's most significant hyperscale and AI-ready data centre developments.
• Exposure to cutting-edge mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Collaboration with experienced international engineering, construction and operations professionals.
• A leading role in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global construction industry.
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding international organization.
• Competitive compensation package and the chance to contribute to landmark digital infrastructure projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Mechanical drawings
• Air conditioning, cooling and ventilation installation (HVAC)
• Site engineering
• Site supervision

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Alempi korkeakoulututkinto