MEP Project Lead, Data Centre Build (Norway, On‑Site)

Paravon Group; Trøndelag fylke; On-site; NOK 981,000 - 1,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Paravon Group is seeking an MEP Project Manager for a data centre build in Norway. You will lead the MEP scope, coordinating mechanical and electrical delivery and managing interfaces between design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

You will be responsible for turning the project programme into concrete MEP delivery plans, guiding subcontractors and suppliers, and ensuring timely handover with safe, high-quality installation and integrated system testing.

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering MEP on data centre projects.
• Mechanical, electrical or building services background with cross-discipline coordination.
• Experience managing subcontractors, programmes and technical interfaces on complex builds.
• Knowledge of critical power, cooling, controls and commissioning requirements.
• Commercial awareness including change management and impact of delays.
• Confidence to challenge delivery, make decisions and maintain relationships with contractors and clients.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Willingness to work on site in Norway.

Responsibilities

• Translate the overall project programme into clear MEP delivery plans with milestones and accountable owners.
• Lead MEP subcontractors and suppliers, resolving constraints before they affect site progress.
• Coordinate MEP works with civil, structural and architectural teams, focusing on access, sequencing and readiness.
• Address design queries, technical submissions and equipment approvals with specialists.
• Track procurement and long-lead equipment to support the construction programme.
• Monitor costs, changes and delivery risks and report to the project leadership.
• Maintain high safety and installation quality standards and address issues promptly.
• Coordinate with commissioning for system readiness, testing and integrated systems testing.
• Drive snag resolution and handover to meet agreed requirements.

Skills

MEP delivery

Building services

Subcontractor management

Critical power

Cooling

Controls

Commercial awareness

Decision making

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Paravon Group is seeking an MEP Project Manager for a data centre build in Norway. You will lead the MEP scope, coordinating mechanical and electrical delivery and managing interfaces between design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

You will be responsible for turning the project programme into concrete MEP delivery plans, guiding subcontractors and suppliers, and ensuring timely handover with safe, high-quality installation and integrated system testing.