MEP Lead

MiCiM; Porsgrunn, Skien; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive performance bonuses

Enhanced annual leave and Christmas休

Career growth and mentorship

Training and chartership opportunities

Energy efficiency and sustainability

Work-life balance benefits

Women in construction initiatives

Enhanced family leave policies

Volunteering leave

Regular leadership engagement

Job summary

MiCiM is seeking an experienced MEP Lead in Norway to drive on-site MEP activities for data centre projects. You will coordinate mechanical and electrical packages, manage subcontractors and ensure testing, commissioning and handover meet client specifications and safety standards.

We value strong communication, a solid engineering background in MEP delivery, and willingness to work on-site in the Nordics. International project experience is an advantage as MiCiM expands across Europe.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering background with hands-on MEP delivery.
• Proven track record as MEP Lead or Senior MEP Manager on data centres or mission-critical projects.
• Excellent understanding of cooling technologies and mechanical systems in hyperscale data centres.
• Ability to manage complex interfaces between trades and drive performance.
• Strong communicator; able to lead meetings and engage stakeholders.
• Willingness to work on-site in the Nordics; international project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all MEP activities on-site.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and suppliers for seamless delivery of MEP packages.
• Review designs, method statements and submittals for client specs.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and resolve issues to protect schedule and cost.
• Oversee installation quality and ensure testing, commissioning and handover.
• Act as main MEP contact with client and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety culture and comply with HSE requirements.

Skills

MEP leadership

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Data centre familiarity

Stakeholder management

On-site coordination

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

MiCiM is a specialist construction and project management business operating at the forefront of the mission-critical sector. We partner with global clients to deliver high-performance technical facilities across Europe.

As we continue to expand in the Nordics, we're looking for an experienced MEP Lead with a strong mechanical or electrical background to join our first-class team in Norway.

This is a unique chance to work on some of Europe’s most innovative data centre projects, supporting the delivery of complex mechanical and electrical systems that underpin mission-critical operations.

You’ll play a pivotal role in coordinating MEP design, installation, testing and commissioning, ensuring quality, safety and performance standards are achieved throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all MEP activities on-site.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery of MEP packages.
• Review technical designs, method statements and submittals to ensure compliance with client specifications and data centre standards.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and drive issue resolution to maintain schedule and cost performance.
• Oversee installation quality and ensure robust testing, commissioning and handover processes.
• Act as the main MEP point of contact with the client, project management team and key stakeholders.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to MiCiM and local HSE requirements.

About You

• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering background with hands-on experience in large-scale MEP delivery.
• Proven track record as an MEP Lead or Senior MEP Manager on data centres, high-tech, pharmaceutical or other mission-critical projects.
• Excellent understanding of cooling technologies and mechanical systems typical of hyperscale or colocation data centres.
• Able to manage complex interfaces between trades and drive performance in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communicator with the confidence to lead meetings, engage stakeholders and represent MiCiM professionally.
• Willingness to work on-site in the Nordics; previous international project experience is an advantage.

Why MiCiM?

• Competitive compensation: with performance-based bonuses.
• Enhanced annual leave: Additional annual leave plus a Christmas shutdown.
• Career growth: Robust development opportunities, including mentorship, training and progression within the company.
• Knowledge sharing and engagement: Share your expertise and engage with educational institutions and further education bodies to inspire the next generation.
• Innovative environment: Work on cutting-edge projects with a company that values creativity and innovation.
• Energy efficiency and sustainability: Work on projects that are often at the forefront of engineering excellence in energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Work-life balance: We prioritise wellbeing through a supportive, family-focused culture with enhanced benefits for mental health, neurodiversity, maternity, paternity and menopause.
• Women in construction: MiCiM is a proud co-founding member of FWD - Forum for Women in Data Centres, and provides enhanced pregnancy, maternity, return-to-work and menopause benefits for employees.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support employees during important life events.
• Volunteering leave: Paid leave each year for volunteering activities of your choice.
• Comprehensive training programmes: Structured training to support career progression, including opportunities for chartership and professional memberships.
• Networks and committees: Multiple opportunities to get involved with MiCiM networks and committees, should you wish.
• Regular leadership engagement: Participate in regular communication opportunities with company leaders to stay informed and involved.