MEP Project Manager

MEP Project Manager
Компания: Navita Technical
Город: Charleroi
Navita Technical is hiring MEP Managers to lead the mechanical and electrical scope of a hyperscale data centre in Charleroi. You will own MEP delivery from design coordination through installation, Level 1–5 commissioning and handover. Your goal is to deliver critical power and cooling systems safely, on programme, within budget and to the client’s uptime requirements.
You will report to the \[Project Director / Construction Manager\] and lead a team of MEP engineers, package managers, supervisors and QA/QC staff.
**Eligibility and compliance (please read before applying)**
**We are looking for candidates who are fully compliant to work in Belgium. Due to the nature of our client’s site and our own obligations, we can only progress applicants who meet the requirements below. Evidence will be requested before any offer is confirmed.**
* **Right to work:** You must have the legal right to work in Belgium (EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship, or a valid Belgian work and residence authorisation).
* **Belgian tax residence:** You must be a Belgian tax resident and registered at your Belgian address, **or** be able to evidence full compliance with the Belgian requirements for people working in Belgium from abroad.
* **If you work through your own company or as self-employed:** You need an active Belgian enterprise number (KBO/BCE), a valid VAT number and proof of independent status.
* **If you are posted from another country:** You need a valid Limosa declaration and the correct social security documentation (an A1 certificate from your home country, or Belgian social security registration).
* **Site access:** You must hold, or be able to obtain, any registration or ID required for construction sites in Belgium.
Candidates who are not Belgian tax resident and cannot evidence the compliance above will not be considered. Please do not apply if you cannot meet these requirements.
**What you’ll do**
_Design and technical coordination_
* Review and coordinate MEP designs for MV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, busbar, chillers, CRAH units, free and liquid cooling, fire detection and suppression, BMS, EPMS and DCIM
* Make sure designs meet the redundancy strategy (N+1, 2N), client standards, EN 50600 and Uptime Tier requirements
* Lead BIM coordination and clash detection, and approve shop drawings and technical submittals
* Drive energy efficiency (PUE/WUE, heat recovery) and value engineering
_Planning, procurement and cost_
* Integrate MEP works into the master schedule, including phased energisation and data hall handovers
* Manage long-lead procurement (generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS, chillers), FATs and delivery logistics
* Control the MEP budget, including forecasts, change orders and subcontractor valuations
_Subcontractors and stakeholders_
* Act as the main MEP contact for the client, design team, OEMs and the grid operator (Elia / Fluvius / ORES)
_Quality, safety and compliance_
* Ensure compliance with AREI/RGIE, environmental permit conditions for generators and fuel storage, F-gas rules and Belgian fire-safety standards
* Organise inspections by approved bodies (e.g. Vinçotte, BTV) and close out snags
* Lead a safety-first site culture, with strict control of live electrical work, LOTO and permit-to-work
_Commissioning and handover_
* Lead commissioning from Level 1 (FAT) to Level 5 (Integrated Systems Testing), working with the Commissioning Agent
* Ensure Level 2 and 3 readiness at each milestone, with equipment installed, inspected and ready for tagging, and track open items and subcontractor close-out
* Coordinate load bank, black-building and failure-scenario testing
* Deliver as-builts, the post-intervention file (PID/DIU), O&M manuals and operations team training, and manage provisional and final acceptance
**What we’re looking for**
_Essential_
* Compliance with the eligibility requirements above
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
* \[10\]+ years in MEP / building services, including \[5\]+ years on data centre or mission-critical projects
* At least one data centre delivered through IST and handover
* Strong knowledge of critical power (MV/LV, UPS, generators, ATS/STS) and data centre cooling
* Knowledge of AREI/RGIE, environmental permitting and EN 50600
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and Primavera P6 or MS Project
* Fluent English and a valid driving licence (B)
* Calm, structured and a clear communicator, able to lead large subcontractor teams in a fast-paced environment
_Desirable_
* Master’s degree / Industrial Engineer
* Hyperscale or 20 MW+ project experience
* Dutch and/or French
* BIM (Revit, Navisworks)
* VCA (VOL/VCA) and BA4/BA5 electrical safety
* TIA-942 / Uptime Tier experience, or experience in pharma, semiconductor or hospital projects
**What we offer**
* A competitive package, in line with your experience and engagement type
* The chance to deliver a flagship digital infrastructure project in Belgium
* A professional, safety-led team and long-term project opportunities
* Specific terms will be discussed with shortlisted candidates
**How to apply**
* **Apply through LinkedIn with your CV. Please state in your application whether you are Belgian tax resident, or how you will meet the compliance requirements above.**