MEP Project Manager

ULTEUM; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ULTEUM seeks an experienced MEP Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing delivery on a live data centre project across Norway. The role covers design coordination through testing, commissioning and handover, with accommodation provided during travel.

Candidates must have hands-on MEP experience in data centres or mission-critical environments and be capable of managing multiple subcontractors while liaising with clients and end users on operational resilience.

Qualifications

• Extensive MEP delivery experience on data centres or mission-critical sites.
• Direct, hands-on role delivering MEP packages with IST testing and commissioning.
• Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors and interfaces.
• Experience with UPS, generators, CRAC/CRAH, chilled water and switchgear.
• Relevant engineering degree; professional body membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage MEP programme and subcontractor delivery.
• Review design information, shop drawings and submittals with design team.
• Oversee IST testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor installation quality, snagging and defect resolution.
• Track costs, variations and risks; report to Construction Director.
• Liaise with client and end users on operations and resilience.
• Support procurement and tender evaluations.
• Ensure O&M manuals and as-built/ commissioning docs are complete.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across the team.

Skills

MEP coordination

Team leadership

Client liaison

Health and safety

Contractor management

BIM coordination

IST testing

Budget & cost control

Education

Engineering degree – mechanical/electrical/building services

Tools

BMS/EPMS systems

BIM coordination

Job description

We are seeking an experienced MEP Manager to lead the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) delivery on a live data centre project, from design coordination through to testing, commissioning and handover.

Candidates should have direct, hands-on experience delivering MEP packages within a data centre or other mission-critical environment, this role is not suited to someone new to the sector.

Location: Various project sites across Norway. Accommodation is provided while travelling.

Type of Role: Permanent. This role is not open to freelance or contract applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the MEP programme and hold subcontractors accountable for delivery against it
• Review MEP design information, shop drawings and technical submittals alongside the design team
• Oversee testing and commissioning, including integrated systems testing (IST) where required
• Monitor installation quality and manage snagging and defect resolution to the standard expected in a data centre environment
• Track MEP costs, variations and programme risk, reporting regularly to the Project/Construction Director
• Liaise directly with the client and end users on operational and resilience requirements
• Support procurement, including technical review of tenders and selection of subcontractors
• Ensure O&M manuals, as-built records and commissioning certification are complete and ready for handover
• Maintain a rigorous standard of health and safety across the MEP team
• Experience as an MEP Manager, MEP Lead or senior MEP Engineer
• Direct experience delivering MEP packages on data centre or other mission-critical projects is essential, including familiarity with UPS systems, generators, CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water systems and switchgear
• Good working knowledge of MEP design, installation and commissioning processes, ideally including IST
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and interfaces concurrently
• Confidence engaging with clients and consultants, in addition to site teams
• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification (mechanical, electrical or building services)
• Membership of a relevant professional body (CIBSE, IMechE or IET) is desirable but not essential
• Experience working on confidential or high-security sites
• Familiarity with BMS/EPMS systems
• Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) coordination