Principal Project Engineer – Data Centre Project

Our client, a leading Irish Construction Engineering Company is recruiting a Principal Project Engineer to join their team in Dublin. The company in question had a turnover of greater than 1.5 billion last year. Our client has extensive experience in both public and private sector engineering projects across a broad range of sectors including educational, infrastructural, conservation and refurbishment, commercial, residential and industrial developments. The successful candidate with join the team on a Datacentre Project. This is a full time, permanent position, with great scope for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of a large-scale data centre construction project from start to finish, ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the client.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress against key milestones and deliverables.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities, and implement appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the project, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and stakeholder communication.
• Liaise with the client, design team, contractors, and vendors to ensure that project requirements are understood, met, and communicated effectively.
• Manage project change requests and variations, and communicate the impact of changes to the project team and stakeholders.
• Ensure that all project documentation, including drawings, specifications, contracts, and permits, is complete, accurate, and up-to-date.
• Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure that they are allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Oversee the internal fit-out of the data centre, including the installation of server racks, cooling systems, power distribution units, and cabling infrastructure.
• Coordinate the fireproofing of the data centre, ensuring that all fire protection systems and materials are installed and tested in accordance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Conduct a global assessment of the data centre, including site selection, climate conditions, seismic risk, and other factors that may affect the operation and maintenance of the facility.
• Conduct regular project meetings and site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Ensure that all project work complies with relevant regulations, building codes, and safety standards.
• Facilitate project closeout activities, including final inspections, commissioning, handover, and client training.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure that safety policies and procedures are followed by all project personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management in the construction industry, with a focus on large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of data centre construction is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse project team.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management software tools, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, and cost management.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Experience with internal fit-out, fireproofing, and global assessment of data centres or similar facilities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make sound decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Vehicle
• Fuelcard
• Insurance
• Laptop & Phone

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*To apply please send your CV to Jake.Kavanagh@sonastechnical.com or apply directly through Indeed