M&E Manager - Data Centre | Dublin

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

On-site Dublin project

Contract position

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd in Dublin is seeking an experienced M&E Manager / M&E Construction Manager to support the Senior Project Manager on a major data centre project. This on-site, contract role offers £600-£650 per day plus expenses, with immediate start and hands-on responsibility for coordinating M&E contractors, monitoring progress, testing, and handover.

You will liaise with stakeholders, ensure safety and quality, and manage chiller-related issues, RCA investigations, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an M&E Manager / M&E Construction Manager, or similar.
• Strong experience on data centre projects or mission-critical environments.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager with day-to-day M&E delivery on site.
• Coordinate M&E contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor installation progress, quality and programme against requirements.
• Provide hands-on support across mechanical and electrical works.
• Identify construction and installation issues and ensure they are addressed.
• Monitor chiller issues and fire-related RCA investigations, with proper actions.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery.
• Assist with inspections, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure site activities meet safety, efficiency and standards.
• Provide regular progress updates and flag risks to the Senior PM.
• Resolve technical and construction issues throughout the project.

Skills

M&E Management

Data centre experience

Electrical/Mechanical building svcs

Site coordination

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Fluent English

Tools

Chillers experience

Testing & commissioning

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