MEP Project Manager

About the Role

Project Manager (Mechanical, Electrical & CSA) Project Delivery | Engineering & Construction | Nordics Region

Client: Confidential – International M&E Engineering

Contractor Location: Nordics region – site-based on major projects

Job type: Full-time, permanent Salary:

Negotiable Hours: Full-time, site-based

Benefits: Competitive package with relocation and travel support

About the Company

Our client is a well-established international engineering contractor. Operating across Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and beyond, they deliver high-value mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to some of the world's best-known 'blue chip' companies. Their work spans growth sectors such as data centres, life sciences, industrial manufacturing and power. With a strong pipeline of work for the next 5+ years, they are known for an innovative, collaborative and performance-focused culture, and for developing their people. As their Nordics business grows, they are looking for experienced Project Managers from mechanical, electrical and CSA (civil, structural and architectural) backgrounds to lead delivery on major projects in the region.

Responsibilities

This is a senior delivery role. You will take full ownership of your discipline's scope on a large, technically complex project, from handover through to final account. You will lead your site team, subcontractors and supply chain to deliver safely, on programme, on budget and to the highest quality standards. The client is recruiting across three disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical and CSA. Applications are welcome from any of these backgrounds.

• Lead the handover of the project from estimating to the construction team.
• Develop the project business plan, cost control, cashflow and billing schedules.
• Produce the procurement plan, design plan, construction programme, S-curve and histogram.
• Mobilise subcontractors, labour and site establishment.
• Manage the site team in the day-to-day running of site activities.
• Hold weekly progress meetings with subcontractors and attend client and design team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with programme, deliveries, engineering, quality and safety requirements.
• Control cost and sales with the Quantity Surveyor and keep the client informed.
• Monitor productivity and report monthly to the Operations Manager.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to manage interfaces between trades.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover, including O&M manuals and record drawings.
• Agree the final account and produce the project close-out report.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or Civil/Structural Engineering, or a strong senior trades background.

Required Skills

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Project Manager who takes ownership and runs a well-organised job. You will ideally have:

• 10+ years' relevant experience, including time as a Project Manager in your discipline.
• Experience delivering large, complex construction or engineering projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost control.
• Sound knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental systems and procedures.
• Strong planning and programming skills, and the ability to manage many priorities.
• The ability to lead, motivate and manage the performance of a site team.
• Willingness to work on site in the Nordics region.

Preferred Skills

• Experience on data centre, life sciences, industrial or other mission-critical projects.
• Experience on international projects in Scandinavia or mainland Europe.
• An EU, UK or Irish passport.

Pay range and compensation package

• Salary: Negotiable
• Benefits: Competitive package with relocation and travel support
• Negotiable salary, dependent on experience.
• Permanent position with a considerable portfolio of work for the next 5+ years.
• Relocation and travel support for those moving to the Nordics.
• Structured career development and leadership programmes.
• Clear progression routes within a growing international business.
• The chance to work on large, high-profile projects across Europe.