MEP Project Director

Location: Madrid, Spain
Project Type: Data Centre Construction

Project Start-Up Phase

• Lead the transition from estimating to delivery by arranging and chairing the internal project handover meeting.
• Coordinate with the Operations Director to determine project staffing requirements and ensure appropriate resource allocation.
• Validate the project scope and develop key project controls, including the business plan, cost-control systems, cash-flow forecasts, and billable schedules.
• Produce core project documentation such as the procurement plan, design/drawing schedule, construction programme, S-curves, and manpower histograms.
• Liaise with the client and design teams to resolve procurement and engineering questions prior to site mobilisation.
• Mobilise subcontractors, suppliers, and labour in line with the business plan and project schedule.

Project Running Phase

• Oversee the effective day-to-day delivery of all site activities, ensuring progress is aligned with programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Ensure the project is delivered on time, within cost parameters, and in compliance with specifications and contractual obligations.
• Monitor material deliveries, engineering outputs, and quality performance, taking corrective actions where necessary.
• Lead regular client meetings and hold weekly progress meetings with subcontractors, ensuring safety, training, and coordination topics are addressed.
• Conduct monthly internal team meetings to track progress against project milestones.
• Measure productivity weekly and maintain accurate progress control documentation.
• Submit monthly reports to the Operations Director to manage commercial exposure and project risk.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the MEP installation, ensuring subcontractors and internal teams deliver in accordance with project specifications.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and welfare requirements throughout project execution.

Project Completion Phase

• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and handover activities, ensuring all requirements are defined, scheduled, and executed before formal commissioning begins.
• Ensure all systems are demonstrated to the client and relevant authorities (e.g., Building Control) in line with project requirements.
• Work with the Quantity Surveyor to prepare, submit, and agree the final account in line with commercial objectives.
• Produce a detailed project close-out report for the Operations Director, covering commercial, technical, and delivery performance.
• Maintain communication with the client throughout the warranty/defects period and manage retention processes.
• Complete all post-project duties, including site clearance, document archiving, financial closure, lessons-learned reviews, and secure disposal of confidential information.

Qualifications & Experience:

• HND in Construction, Building Services, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale Mechanical & Electrical projects from start-up through to handover.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret contract requirements and manage commercial risk.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and lead Health, Safety, and Environmental responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.