MEP Project Manager

ULTEUM; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided while traveling

Job summary

ULTEUM seeks an experienced MEP Manager to lead MEP delivery on a live data centre project in Norway, from design coordination through testing, commissioning and handover.

You will manage subcontractors, review design packages, oversee IST and commissioning, ensure safety, and maintain O&M manuals and handover documentation while coordinating with clients and end users on resilience requirements.

Qualifications

• Direct hands-on MEP delivery experience in data centres or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MEP programme and subcontractor delivery.
• Review MEP design information, shop drawings and submittals.
• Oversee testing and commissioning, including IST.
• Monitor installation quality and manage snagging and defects.
• Track MEP costs, variations and programme risk; report to Project/Construction Director.
• Liaise with client and end users on operational and resilience requirements.
• Support procurement; review tenders and select subcontractors.
• Ensure O&M manuals, as-built records and commissioning certificates are ready for handover.
• Maintain high health and safety standards across the MEP team.
• Experience delivering MEP packages on data centre or mission-critical projects; BIM coordination familiarity.

Skills

MEP management

Project coordination

Client liaison

Subcontractor management

IST testing

Health and safety

BIM coordination

BMS/EPMS knowledge

Data centre experience

Design review

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/building services)

Tools

BIM software

UPS systems

CRAC/CRAH units

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