OFCI Package Manager

V7 Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Competitive salary package

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

V7 Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced OFCI Package Manager for a large-scale data centre construction project in Finland. You will lead the full lifecycle of OFCI equipment packages from procurement to commissioning, coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with strict safety and quality standards.

You will oversee the OFCI team, manage procurement and installation, and drive risk mitigation while maintaining programme alignment and clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience with an M&E contractor, ideally on mission-critical or large-scale construction projects.
• Proven experience managing complex projects from design through commissioning.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, with the ability to manage project delivery, scheduling and reporting.
• Experience managing vendor-supplied electrical and/or mechanical equipment.
• Previous experience working on live data centre construction projects.
• Experience working within safety-critical installation environments and adhering to strict technical compliance standards.
• Proven ability to act as the primary point of contact across multiple project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical and process lead for all OFCI equipment packages, serving as the main point of contact between client-appointed vendors and project stakeholders.
• Manage the OFCI team, ensuring all works are properly engineered, coordinated and executed in accordance with project specifications, programme and quality standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of OFCI packages, from procurement and delivery through to installation and commissioning, ensuring alignment with the overall construction programme.
• Work closely with engineering, planning and commissioning teams to ensure effective coordination and seamless project delivery.
• Lead regular coordination meetings with clients, vendors and subcontractors to monitor progress, resolve issues and maintain clear communication.
• Monitor and report on OFCI package progress, identifying potential risks and implementing proactive mitigation measures.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to prevent and resolve contractual and operational disputes.
• Ensure all vendor-supplied equipment meets the required technical, safety and quality standards before installation.
• Maintain strict adherence to client confidentiality, data security and project compliance requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Electrical engineering knowledge

Safety standards adherence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Vendor equipment management

Job description

DescriptionA leading European data centre delivery partner is seeking an experienced OFCI Package Manager to join a large-scale data centre construction project in Finland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of OFCI (Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed) equipment packages, from procurement through to installation and commissioning. This will involve coordinating with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure equipment is delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with project specifications.

The role will also involve overseeing logistics, monitoring quality, managing project risks and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical and process lead for all OFCI equipment packages, serving as the main point of contact between client-appointed vendors and project stakeholders.
• Manage the OFCI team, ensuring all works are properly engineered, coordinated and executed in accordance with project specifications, programme and quality standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of OFCI packages, from procurement and delivery through to installation and commissioning, ensuring alignment with the overall construction programme.
• Work closely with engineering, planning and commissioning teams to ensure effective coordination and seamless project delivery.
• Lead regular coordination meetings with clients, vendors and subcontractors to monitor progress, resolve issues and maintain clear communication.
• Monitor and report on OFCI package progress, identifying potential risks and implementing proactive mitigation measures.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to prevent and resolve contractual and operational disputes.
• Ensure all vendor-supplied equipment meets the required technical, safety and quality standards before installation.
• Maintain strict adherence to client confidentiality, data security and project compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience working for an M&E contractor, ideally within mission-critical or large-scale construction projects.
• Proven experience managing complex projects from design through to commissioning.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, with the ability to manage project delivery, scheduling and reporting.
• Experience managing vendor-supplied electrical and/or mechanical equipment.
• Strong experience managing equipment packages through procurement, delivery, installation and commissioning.
• Previous experience working on live data centre construction projects.
• Experience working within safety-critical installation environments and adhering to strict technical compliance standards.
• Proven ability to act as the primary point of contact across multiple project stakeholders.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on large-scale data centre construction projects.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary package.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.