Data Centre Site Manager - Water Treatment

EPS Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel & accommodation expenses

Laptop/phone provided

Job summary

EPS Group, a long-established water infrastructure specialist, seeks a Site Manager to oversee mechanical, electrical and process water systems on data centre projects across Europe. Based in Mallow, Co. Cork, the role includes leading installation, commissioning and site safety with EPS resources and subcontractors.

You will coordinate stakeholders, mentor the mechanical team, read drawings (GA, P&IDs, SLDs), ensure QA, and report progress. Travel to Finland and mainland Europe will be required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, electrical or process water engineering background required.
• Minimum 5 years/site management or supervision experience.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and commissioning of water treatment plant and related pipework/instrumentation, including electrical aspects and control panels.
• Coordinate with project managers, sub-contractors and clients for smooth delivery.
• Lead and mentor the mechanical team; ensure safety, QA and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise subcontractors and monitor progress against the programme of works.
• Oversee commissioning and testing to ensure proper functionality of mechanical systems.
• Maintain project documentation: inspections, RAMS, reports and progress updates.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; communicate issues to EPS PM.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Reading drawings

M&E background

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Process Water Engineer

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

The Site Manager will oversee all mechanical and electrical aspects of the data centre water treatment project delivery on projects throughout Europe. This role involves managing the installation and commissioning of water treatment systems via the use of sub-contractors and EPS resources to ensure they meet project specifications and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, electrical or process water engineering along with excellent leadership skills and experience in site management. Based at our head office in Mallow, Co. Cork initially but with extended travel to Finland and mainland Europe to oversee the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Site Installation & Commissioning:Oversee the installation of specialist water treatment plant and associated pipework and instrumentation. This will include the electrical aspects of the project and the associated control panels and automation systems
• Coordinate with Stakeholders:Liaise with project managers, sub-contractors, and clients to ensure smooth project execution, strong stakeholder management required
• Team Leadership:Lead and mentor the mechanical team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Quality Assurance:Ensure all works comply with project specifications, standards and regulations
• Site Supervision:Supervise mechanical and electrical subcontractors, ensure adherence to safety protocols and monitor progress of the project against the program of works
• Commissioning and Testing:Oversee the commissioning and testing of mechanical systems to ensure proper functionality
• Problem Solving:Identify and resolve any project issues promptly to avoid project delays, communicating any issues back to the EPS Project Manager
• Documentation:Maintain accurate records of mechanical installations, inspections, and testing. Review the installation programme and report to the EPS project manager. Compile monthly project progress reports
• Risk Management:Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Health & Safety:Responsibility for all site HSQE requirements, preparing RAMS, Site inductions, toolbox talks, safe plan of action and ensuring all activities are carried out in a safe manner while on site

Key Competencies and Skills

• M&E background with experience in delivery
• Strong engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership of site teams and making key decisions on delivery
• Familiar with reading drawings, including General Arrangement, P&IDs and an understanding of electrical SLDs
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practices
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office tools
• Experience of working in the data centre industry is advantageous

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer or Process Water Engineer
• Full driving licence
• Experience in site management essential, minimum of 5 years experience in site supervision or management

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative and supportive work environment CPD accredited employer
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• Travel & accommodation expenses
• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements

Company Profile Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe. We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure. Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customers outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.

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Skills

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Teamwork
• Site Management
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