M&E Project Manager (F/H)

About this opportunity

Professional site-based Project Manager responsible for the delivery of project management services for data centre construction projects within Mechanical and Electrical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that project management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements and business procedures.
• Administering contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager.
• Building a network of vendors, MEP contractors and consultants.
• Participating in development and implementation of procurement and delivery strategy for the MEP deliverable.
• Ensuring the quality and compliance of the MEP design, procurement, installation, and commissioning, in accordance with the project specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Working closely with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and installation of project-critical plant and equipment.
• Undertaking a full design review of drawings, specifications, and schedules for accuracy and completeness of design.
• Monitoring and controlling the progress of procurement, delivery, and commissioning on-site.
• Taking regular site walks to promote and observe safety and progress, report and track any corrective actions through to timely completion.
• Monitoring on- and off-site works, recording and reporting non-conforming work and driving the team for follow-up, preventative and close-out actions.
• Ensuring that MEP installation is fully coordinated and optimised to eliminate wasteful activity on site.
• Preparing and monitoring technical submissions.
• Assisting in the change management process, the review and assessment of proposed variations in the works and of any actual or anticipated delays to the progress of the works.
• Working with the appointed general contractor to ensure that appropriate method statements are in place and signed off by the relevant parties in advance of installation.
• Leading and mentoring employees to their full potential.
• Preparing bids for services.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

Benefits

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Who we’re looking for

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Data Centre construction projects and/or other large-scale projects.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment and engineering specifications relating to Data Centres.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Experience in vendors' QA/QC.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Fluency in English. French is a plus.
• Eligible to work in France.
• National mobility.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree - Mechanical or Electrical engineering or similar technical qualification.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.