OFCI Package Manager

V7 Recruitment 2; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary package

Collaborative environment

Job summary

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

The role requires leadership of the OFCI team, strong coordination across engineering, planning and commissioning, and a proven track record on live data centre projects with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience working for an M&E contractor on mission-critical or large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project for scheduling, planning and reporting.
• Experience managing vendor-supplied electrical and/or mechanical equipment.
• Experience leading OFCI packages from procurement to commissioning.
• Experience on live data centre construction projects.
• Experience in safety-critical installation environments and strict technical compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical and process lead for all OFCI equipment packages, serving as the main contact between client vendors and project stakeholders.
• Manage the OFCI team, ensuring all works are engineered, coordinated and executed to programme and quality standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of OFCI packages from procurement and delivery through to installation and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning and commissioning teams for effective coordination.
• Lead regular coordination meetings with clients, vendors and subcontractors to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Monitor and report OFCI progress and implement proactive mitigation measures.
• Provide technical oversight to prevent and resolve contractual and operational disputes.
• Ensure vendor-supplied equipment meets safety and quality standards before installation.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security in line with project requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Safety-critical environments

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

A 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.

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