M&E Senior Project Manager

KPMG Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Additional Annual Leave

Enhanced Family Leave

Emergency Childcare Cover

Social Events

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Senior M&E Project Manager in Dublin to lead end‑to‑end MEP delivery on mission‑critical projects within Construction Advisory. The role blends management of schedules, budgets, procurement, and multidisciplinary coordination, reporting to the supervising Director.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in construction/engineering, chartered status preferred, and experience with data centre projects, contract management, and leading teams across complex developments.

Qualifications

• Degree (BSc/MSc) in Construction Project Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered status or working toward chartership ideal but not essential.
• Understanding of hyperscale, colocation, or data centre projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of MEP works on mission-critical projects (concept to handover).
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules and commissioning plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design and BIM/CDE interfaces to avoid clashes.
• Own commercial performance: budgets, forecasts, contracts, change control.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MEP coordination

BIM/CDE workflows

Contract risk management

Team mentorship

Education

BSc or MSc in Construction Project Management/Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Tools

BIM/CDE workflows

Job description

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

M&E Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical Team within Construction Advisory

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Manager

Contract type: Perm

Our Senior M&E Project Managers are responsible for promoting and marketing KPMG Construction Advisory and representing our services at a senior level within both the industry and the firm. They manage the day‑to‑day operations of their projects alongside their teams, with support from their supervising Director and other senior practice personnel.

Snapshot Of Your Peer Group

• Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc in Construction Project Management, Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical), Quantity Surveying, or a related technical discipline relevant to mission‑critical environments.
• Professional Accreditation, ideal but not essential – Chartered status (RICS, CIOB, EI, or equivalent) or working toward chartership.
• Understanding of hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data centre projects, including mechanical/electrical systems, critical path management, phased delivery, and integration with IT/commissioning teams.
• Experience with international forms of contract commonly used on data centre projects, including FIDIC, NEC, and major EPC/Design‑Build frameworks; ability to manage contractual risk and change control processes.
• Experience preparing and coordinating tender packages, evaluating contractor/subcontractor proposals, and contributing to competitive bid submissions for large‑scale technical projects.
• Experience in leading project teams, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and trade contractors on high‑value construction programmes.
• Strong numeracy, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex MEP designs, programme schedules, commissioning requirements, and technical submittals.

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of M&E works on mission critical projects (concept, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover).
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, short‑term lookaheads and commissioning plans; track progress and recover slippage proactively.
• Establish the project execution plan (PEP) covering scope, budget, risk, quality, safety, communications and change control.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design (mechanical, electrical, controls/BMS, CSA) to eliminate clashes and manage interfaces using BIM/CDE workflows.
• Own commercial performance: validate estimates, manage budgets and forecasts, administer contracts, and control change with clear authorisation routes.
• Plan and execute procurement strategies for major MEP packages; manage supplier performance, logistics and long‑lead items.
• Chair progress, design, risk, and commissioning meetings; prepare concise reports and dashboards for client governance.
• Lead commissioning readiness, system turnover, and integrated systems testing (IST) to achieve performance, reliability and availability targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks; run quantitative and qualitative risk reviews and maintain live risk registers.
• Drive quality assurance and technical submittal approvals; oversee factory/site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and snag‑free handover.
• Mentor and line‑manage junior project managers; build a high‑performing, collaborative delivery team.
• Support business development, bids and proposals; contribute to thought leadership within the Mission Critical practice.

Duties Include

• Define project scope, strategy, and success criteria with the client.
• Set up governance, reporting, and document control in the CDE.
• Drive feasibility, concept design, and value‑engineering reviews.
• Lead design reviews and resolve MEP/CSA interfaces early.
• Prepare procurement packages and negotiate contract awards.
• Manage change control, submittals, and RFI workflows.
• Coordinate MEP installation and maintain accurate lookaheads.
• Track productivity, quality, and safety; implement recovery actions.
• Oversee testing, inspections, and turnover package completion.
• Lead commissioning, training, documentation, and final handover.

Your Team

With a broad range of competency and capability, KPMG Construction Advisory provide a one‑stop shop from concept to completion where clients’ key objectives are successfully delivered upon. Our services include Project Management, Cost Consultancy, Mechanical & Electrical Cost Management and Consultancy Services. You will be joining a niche practice area within KPMG, with a team of 50 people and growing.

Benefits Tailored For You

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well‑being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through.
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award‑winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html

Ready to Join Us?

If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV. KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Niamh McRory.

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