MEP Manager

We are currently recruiting for an MEP Manager to be a key member of a growing team to
deliver a new datacentre
project
based in Greater Madrid.
Position Description:
Oversee and direct preconstruction, engineering and field installation of all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) systems.

Join Turner, Powered by Dornan
Dornan is hiring on behalf of Turner Construction, a global leader in construction services, for a major data centre project in Europe.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world's most respected general contractors. While you'll be hired and supported by Dornan, you will be placed directly on Turner's project team, working alongside top-tier professionals on some of the most advanced builds in the region.

Current roles are primarily based in Madrid, with future opportunities expected further afield in Europe. Depending on your role, you may be site-based (with relocation support if needed), or offered remote working options, which will be clarified during the interview process.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner's representatives to ensure alignment with client goals and expectations from initiation to completion of the project.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the contract documents (including Turner's contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes).
• Lead, supervise and develop MEP staff, including providing input on performance appraisals.
• Oversee daily activities of Engineer-MEP, Superintendent-MEP, and subordinates.
• Manage MEP procurement, project budgets, quality, safety, engineering, coordination, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close-out processes.
• Lead the MEP project team, subcontractors, owner's consultants and representatives to ensure optimal alignment and efficient systems installation.
• Prepare and manage contract items for all components, materials, and systems to ensure that all schedule dates are in compliance with the project schedule.
• Participate in schedule update meetings and provide the latest information for an informed and accurate schedule.
• Oversee the MEP engineers processing of RFIs and Submittals.
• Manage the budget including the review, evaluation, and negotiation of all change orders with understanding of the financial status of all subcontractors.
• Supervise, coach and mentor MEP Engineers.
• Co-lead the MEP Coordination Process with the VDC Engineer, ensuring overall installation is in compliance with the design requirements, operations and maintenance fundamentals, and quality standards.
• Prepare scope of work documents with a division of responsibility for trades and specific scopes of work for temporary operations.
• Partner with the MEP Superintendent/Construction Manager to resolve conflicts between the mechanical and electrical systems with the site logistics plan and in compliance with the project schedule.
• Co-lead with the MEP Superintendent the overall turnover process including start-up, testing, commissioning and closeout.
• Conduct regular project walkthroughs with the MEP staff to ensure that work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
• Identify and inform field staff of difficult installation requirements in sufficient time to allow for proper planning and execution.
• Manage and secure all municipal and agency documentation required for temporary certificates of information and system operation.
• Create and implement the quality control plan with the MEP Superintendent

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in either a mechanical or electrical discipline
• Strong technical knowledge and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload under pressure
• Self-aware with a commitment to personal and professional development
• High standards of accountability and ownership
• English fluency is required. Spanish is highly desirable

Why Dornan?
Our commitment to our employees development
- we offer career progression pathways, always seeking opportunities to promote and upskill our people.

Health & Wellbeing
- Fostering health and wellbeing is paramount to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to mental health manifests through targeted workshops. We have a Health & Wellbeing Calendar, our Employee Assistance Programme, and the formation of a Wellbeing Network comprising over 80 trained Mental Health First Aiders.

Corporate Social Responsibility
- We embrace our role in shaping a sustainable future and understand the significance of our impact. We are committed to delivering leadership in sustainability as ESG Citizens. With our expertise, we strive to reduce the environmental footprint of the communities we serve.

Benefits –
from helping you to plan for the future to Health & Wellbeing services we continue our commitment to support our people

Diversity & Inclusion
We believe your career should only be limited by your own ambition. At Dornan we are proud of our dynamic workforce and will continue to recruit people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. Because we know that diverse organisations perform better.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Talent Acquisition Partner.