Senior MEP Lead for Hyperscale Data Centers

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

Alempi korkeakoulututkinto

Job description

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.