MEP Project Director

At Dornan we are currently recruiting for an MEP Project Director to work on a datacentre project based in Madrid

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.  

Your day to day will include:

Project Start-Up Phase

• Arrange and chair handover of project from estimating department to construction team.
• Liaise with the Operations Director of the project regarding staffing for the project.
• Validate project and in doing so develop business plan, cost control system, cash flow and billable schedules, etc.
• Produce procurement plan, drawing / design plan, construction programme, s-curve and histogram.
• Liaise with client and design team on procurement and engineering issues.
• Mobilise sub-contractors and labour in accordance with business plan.

Project Running Phase

• Effective day to day running of site activities
• Ensure the delivery of the project within time constraints and cost.
• Ensure compliance with programme, materials deliveries, and engineering, quality and safety issues.
• Attend meetings with client & hold weekly progress meetings with sub-contractors and ensure that safety and training are discussed.
• Hold monthly team meetings to discuss project progress against milestones
• Ensure productivity at work face is measured on a weekly basis also maintain project progress control.
• Submit monthly internal reports to the Operations Director, to minimise company exposure to risk on the project.
• Manage and coordinate installation of the project.
• Manage labour and subcontractors ensuring compliance for installation in accordance with the projects specification and contract documentation
• To ensure that all health, safety and welfare obligations associated with the project delivery are met.

Project Completion Phase

• Understand the requirements and actions to be taken to test, commission and handover the project prior to the commencement of the commissioning period
• Ensure all systems are demonstrated to Client and projects Building control officer.
• Prepare final account with the QS, submit and agree with client in line with company objective.
• Produce a project close-out report and submit to the Operations Director.
• Maintain contact with client for warranty period and thereafter when retention monies are collected.
• Post contract completion i.e. clearing site/archiving/financial & practical review/installed drawings and manuals/secure disposal of confidential information and systems

What we are looking for:

• HND in Construction or equivalent
• Proven experience delivering large scale Mechanical & Electrical projects
• Commercial understanding
• Ability to prioritise Health, Safety and Environmental activities

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.

#LI-JM1