M&E Manager - Data Centre | Dublin

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Immediate start

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd in Dublin is seeking an experienced M&E Manager / M&E Construction Manager to support a Senior Project Manager on a major data centre project. The role requires hands‑on mechanical and electrical oversight on site, coordinating contractors and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The position is contract, on-site in Dublin, offering £600-£650 per day with immediate start. Strong experience in data centres and chillers is highly advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an M&E Manager or M&E Construction Manager on data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Fluent English and ability to work on-site in Dublin with good stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager with the day-to-day delivery of M&E works on site.
• Manage and coordinate M&E contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor installation progress, quality and programme against project requirements.
• Provide hands-on oversight across mechanical and electrical works.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and project stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery.
• Assist with inspections, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Monitor site activities to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Skills

M&E management

Data centre experience

Coordinator of contractors

Mechanical & electrical know-how

Stakeholder management

On-site leadership

English communication

Job description

M&E Manager - Data Centre | Dublin

£600-£650 per day + Expenses | Contract | Immediate Start

We are currently looking for an experienced M&E Manager / M&E Construction Manager to support a Senior Project Manager on a major data centre project in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on M&E professional with proven experience working within data centres or other mission‑critical environments, supporting the Senior PM with the day-to-day delivery and coordination of the project.

The Role

• Support the Senior Project Manager with the day-to-day delivery of M&E works on site.
• Manage and coordinate M&E contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor installation progress, quality and programme against project requirements.
• Provide hands‑on support and oversight across mechanical and electrical works.
• Identify construction and installation issues and ensure they are addressed effectively.
• Pay particular attention to ongoing chiller issues and fire‑related RCA investigations, ensuring actions and remedial works are properly monitored.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and project stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery.
• Assist with inspections, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Monitor site activities to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
• Provide regular updates to the Senior PM on progress, issues and potential risks.
• Assist in resolving technical and construction issues throughout the project.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as an M&E Manager, M&E Construction Manager, Project Manager or similar.
• Strong experience working on data centre projects is essential.
• Good understanding of both mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience managing and coordinating M&E contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience identifying and resolving site‑based technical and construction issues.
• Experience with chillers and mechanical systems would be highly advantageous.
• Strong site management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work closely with and support a Senior Project Manager.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Fluent English is essential.
• Must be available to work on site in Dublin.

Package

• £600-£650 per day + expenses
• Contract position
• Dublin‑based data centre project
• On‑site role
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Senior PM
• Immediate start / short notice preferred