MEP Project Manager

V7 Recruitment Ltd; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation allowance

Bonus scheme

Holiday entitlement

Healthcare contribution

Sick pay

Job summary

V7 Recruitment is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead a flagship data centre project in Kristiansand, Norway. You will manage the MEP scope from design coordination through construction, commissioning and handover, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of building services, excellent commercial and contract management skills, and the ability to drive delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MEP Project Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and contractors.
• Excellent commercial and contract management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all MEP project activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical and public health contractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinate design reviews, technical submissions and construction activities.
• Monitor programme milestones and identify potential risks to project delivery.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across client teams, consultants and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, local regulations and industry standards.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular project updates and reports.
• Review and manage change control processes and commercial impacts.
• Support construction, commissioning and handover activities.
• Drive quality assurance and ensure project objectives are achieved.

Skills

MEP project management

Construction

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Building Services or related discipline

Job description

V7 Recruitment are partnering with a leading project delivery consultancy supporting the development of large-scale data centre projects across Europe.

We are seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to join a flagship data centre project in Kristiansand, Norway. This position will be responsible for managing the Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) scope, ensuring successful delivery from design coordination through construction, commissioning and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated project professional looking to work on complex, mission‑critical infrastructure within a fast‑growing sector.

They are Offering:

• Competitive Salary
• Relocation allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Healthcare Contribution
• Sick Pay

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as an MEP Project Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and contractors.
• Excellent commercial and contract management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and collaborative project environment.

Desirable:

• Previous experience delivering data centre, mission‑critical, pharmaceutical or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of commissioning processes within complex construction environments.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CIBSE or equivalent.
• Experience working on international projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all MEP project activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical and public health contractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinate design reviews, technical submissions and construction activities.
• Monitor programme milestones and identify potential risks to project delivery.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across client teams, consultants and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, local regulations and industry standards.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular project updates and reports.
• Review and manage change control processes and commercial impacts.
• Support construction, commissioning and handover activities.
• Drive quality assurance and ensure project objectives are achieved.

If you're an experienced MEP Project Manager looking to play a key role in the delivery of a major data centre development in Norway, we'd love to hear from you.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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