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Employment Type
Full Time

Project Location
London, UK

Role Description:

We are looking for a Senior Schedule Manager to join GagaMuller. You will collaborate with experienced, diverse, and passionate teams, fostering a strong social dynamic and collective sense of achievement. This Senior Schedule Manager offers you extensive industry exposure, helping you broaden your skills, open doors to new opportunities, and expand your perspective. We are committed to empowering you, providing real responsibility, and supporting your career growth through mentorship from industry leaders and the tools you need to succeed.

You will also contribute to shaping our business strategy as we continue to grow. At GagaMuller, building lasting, trusted relationships with our teams and clients is at the core of what we do. With a market-leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with GagaMuller.

Responsibilities:

1. Scope & Delivery Management

1.1 Planning & Development Phase

• Review and validate the high-level milestone schedule prepared by the General Contractor for executive and client reporting purposes.
• Provide oversight and assurance of the detailed baseline Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) developed by the General Contractor, ensuring it appropriately reflects:
  • Design deliverables
  • Procurement activities
  • Construction sequencing
  • Commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
  • Handover and operational readiness
• Review the integration of individual contractor and vendor programmes into the master schedule to ensure logical consistency and completeness.
• Validate schedule logic, dependency relationships, float values, and identification of the critical path.
• Ensure alignment of the programme with the approved cost plan, resource assumptions, and site logistics strategy.
• Review and challenge schedule health metrics and compliance with industry best practice scheduling standards.
• Verify the use of agreed naming conventions, coding structures, and schedule architecture to support transparent reporting and analysis.
• Review and validate contractor and vendor programmes and their associated Basis of Schedule documentation for realism, achievability, and contractual compliance.

1.2 Schedule Monitoring & Control Phase

• Monitor progress against the approved baseline schedule and assess contractor-reported progress updates.
• Review critical path movements, forecast completion dates, and emerging schedule risks.
• Provide early warning to the Client of potential slippage, mitigation requirements, or recovery actions.
• Review and assess the schedule impact of design changes, delays, or scope variations.
• Evaluate contractor-proposed mitigation or acceleration measures and provide recommendations to the Client.

1.3 Commissioning & Handover Support

• Review and validate the commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing schedules prepared by the General Contractor.
• Monitor readiness for key commissioning, turnover, and handover milestones.
• Review schedule close-out activities and final programme reconciliation at project completion.
• Provide schedule assurance input into project close-out reporting.

2. Stakeholder Coordination

• Review, manage, and provide assurance on schedules submitted by the General Contractor(s).
• Report programme status, risks, and forecast outcomes upstream to the Client / Developer.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Construction Management consultants to ensure consistent programme governance when managing the General Contractor(s).
• Monitor contractor performance against scheduled milestones and contractual programme obligations.
• Review contractor Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting where required by the Client, including analysis of EV, PV, and AC metrics and associated variances.

3. Risk & Compliance Management

• Review and support Qualitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) exercises on agreed programmes to assess schedule risk exposure and potential impacts on overall completion.
• Ensure identified schedule risks are appropriately captured, mitigated, and reported within the project risk framework.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Provide schedule status reporting to the Client through:
  • Weekly look-ahead and progress reports
  • Monthly executive dashboards
  • Schedule variance and forecast analysis
• Chair schedule review and assurance meetings with key stakeholders and contractors.
• Establish and maintain schedule governance, control, and reporting procedures in line with Client requirements.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Qualification essential e.g. master’s or bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in Schedule Management
• Experience dealing with relevant issues
• Knowledge of Health & Safety

In Country Requirements

Candidates are required to be on-site full-time.

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Employment Type
Full Time

Project Location
Kouvola, Finland

Role Description:

The Mechanical Project Manager / Owner’s Representative (OR) is responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing all mechanical workstreams on the project, acting on behalf of the client to ensure the Mechanical scope of the General Contractor (GC), specialist subcontractors, and mechanical equipment vendors deliver in full accordance with the project’s design, schedule, quality, and commercial requirements.

In this role, you will represent the client’s interests on site and throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring full alignment between mechanical scope execution and the wider multidisciplinary delivery programme. You will collaborate daily with the CSA and Electrical ORs, the Design Team, Commissioning Authority (CxA), and the wider PMC team across quality, schedule, cost, and design. The Mechanical PM/OR will ensure the mechanical works are executed safely, meet all technical specifications, and are fully coordinated with other trades. You will proactively manage contractor performance, submittals, RFIs, installation progress, commissioning readiness, interface points, logistics, and handover requirements. You will support the establishment of project processes, monitor compliance, and ensure that risks, issues, and deviations are escalated and resolved promptly.

Responsibilities:

As the Mechanical Owner’s Representative, you will be:

• Acting as the primary client-facing representative for all mechanical works.
• Overseeing GC delivery performance in planning, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning for all mechanical installations.
• Ensure all mechanical submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and installation detailing are reviewed and approved by the respective team for completeness and technical compliance.
• Ensuring mechanical works are coordinated with electrical, CSA, ICT, controls/BMS, and OFCI vendor requirements.
• Monitoring progress against schedule and identifying recovery actions where deviations occur.
• Supporting the Quality Lead by supervising mechanical quality inspections, ITP execution,mock-ups, and issue resolution.
• Coordinating with the CxA to confirm system readiness, testing prerequisites, milestones, and documentation deliverables.
• Ensuring mechanical systems meet all local regulatory, design, and client standards, including safety and commissioning requirements.
• Participating in site walks, interface meetings, risk reviews, and design/coordination workshops.
• Supporting handover by validating mechanical as-builts, O&M manuals, training materials, punch lists, and system documentation.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Mechanical Qualification essential e.g. master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Previous experience in Project Management
• Experience dealing with Industrial Relations issues
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Experienced in Design and Build Construction environment with experience in Commercial, Industrial, Pharma or Data Centre type projects.
• Good technical knowledge of both Electrical and Mechanical systems

In Country Requirements

Candidates are required to be on-site full-time.

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Employment Type
Full Time

Project Location
Helsinki, Finland

Role Description:

We are seeking a Lead Owner Representative to act as the Client’s senior on-the-ground representative for the delivery of a large-scale data centre project.

This role provides overall leadership, coordination, and assurance across all technical, commercial, and delivery workstreams. Operating at a senior level, the Lead Owner Representative will ensure that the project is delivered in line with the Client’s objectives for scope, cost, programme, quality, and operational readiness.

The role may be fulfilled by an individual from either a Project Management or Quantity Surveying / Commercial background, with strong experience in complex, mission-critical projects. The Lead Owner Representative will lead a multidisciplinary Owner’s Representative team and act as the primary interface between the Client and the delivery organisations.

Responsibilities:

1. Scope & Delivery Management

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of the data centre project on behalf of the Client, ensuring alignment with agreed objectives, scope, budget, and programme.
• Provide strategic oversight across CSA, MEP, and Commercial workstreams to ensure an integrated and coordinated delivery approach.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities, ensuring delivery is compliant with contractual requirements and industry best practice.
• Drive project progress through proactive identification of risks, constraints, and opportunities, ensuring timely mitigation and corrective action.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the project scope and interfaces, ensuring seamless integration across all disciplines.

2. Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary senior interface between the Client and the project delivery teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and decision-making.
• Chair key project governance and progress meetings with contractors, designers, consultants, and Client representatives.
• Coordinate closely with Project Management, Construction Management, Cost Management, and Schedule Management teams to ensure consistent messaging and reporting to the Client.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-focused environment across all stakeholders while maintaining clear accountability.

3. Risk & Compliance Management

• Maintain oversight of project risks across technical, programme, and commercial areas, ensuring risks are identified early and actively managed.
• Ensure contractor and consultant compliance with contractual obligations, statutory requirements, health & safety standards, and Client-specific policies.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness of contracts, proactively identifying potential claims, variations, and cost impacts before escalation.
• Ensure change control processes are rigorously applied and that Client risk exposure is minimised.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to the Client and senior leadership on project status, risks, programme performance, and financial position.
• Ensure reporting outputs across cost, schedule, and delivery are aligned, data-driven, and suitable for executive decision-making.
• Review and approve key project documentation, ensuring governance, traceability, and compliance with agreed procedures.
• Escalate critical issues with clear impact assessments and recommended actions.

5. Collaboration & Integration

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of Owner Representatives across CSA, MEP, and Commercial functions.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to the project team, promoting continuous improvement, capability development, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and interfaces within the Owner’s Representative team.
• Drive alignment between technical, commercial, and operational objectives to support successful project outcomes and long-term asset performance.

In Country Requirements

• On-Site Requirement: Candidates are required to be on-site full-time; however, they are not expected to reside in the country full-time.
• Rotation Cycle: If required, the candidate can work on a 10-4 rotation cycle over a two-week period. Alternatively, a 5-2 workweek rotation may be considered if the candidate can be on-site by 12:00 on Monday and remain until 15:00 on Friday.
• Travel Allowance: A monthly flight allowance is provided.
• Accommodation: Suitable accommodation located within 45 minutes of the site will be arranged and covered by the company.
• Transportation: Employees with a valid driving licence will be eligible for the use of an in-country leased vehicle.
• Living Costs: The company will cover other associated in-country living expenses to ensure a smooth and focused project experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, PMI, CIOB, or equivalent) desirable.
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale, complex construction projects, ideally within data centres or mission-critical environments.

What Experience We Are Looking For

• Minimum 12+ years’ experience in project delivery, ideally within mission-critical projects.
• Proven experience operating in a senior Owner’s Representative, Project Director, or Client-Side leadership role.
• Strong understanding of both technical and commercial drivers of project delivery.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with senior client stakeholders.
• Ability to provide clear leadership, structured governance, and calm decision-making in complex delivery environments.
• A proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to anticipate issues and protect the Client’s interests.
  

  
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Employment Type
Full Time

Project Location
Finland (Kouvola & Helsinki)

Role Description:

We are seeking a Lead Commercial Manager (Owner Representative) to oversee the commercial and cost management function on a hyperscale €500 million, 50MW+ Data Centre project. Operating under the Project Director, this is a senior client-facing leadership role, providing commercial assurance, risk management, and cost oversight across all project stages.

You will work closely with the client’s commercial representative and lead the delivery of robust commercial governance, while protecting the financial and contractual interests of both the client and GagaMuller. This position offers significant exposure to strategic project delivery, responsibility for mentoring staff, and the opportunity to shape commercial best practices within one of the fastest growing sectors of construction.

Responsibilities:

1. Scope & Delivery Management

• Ensure a process is in place for regular reporting and daily/weekly commercial/QS/purchasing functions in line with project and business needs.
• Lead commercial management of the General Contractor and vendors from inception through to final account, including estimates, contract sums, payment applications, change orders, disputes, and close-out.
• Oversee feasibility appraisals, consultant procurement, contractor procurement, due diligence, an delivery programme alignment.
• Responsible for controlling costs on all projects and ensuring budgets are achieved, with accurate forecasting and contingency tracking.
• Develop business cases, including development appraisals, cost plans, lifecycle analyses, and other functions with the development team.
• Support procurement strategy, including tender documentation, PQQs, supplier selection, negotiation of contracts, and risk allocation.
• Ensure compliance with cost control procedures, contract programme/schedule, and commercial governance standards.

2. Stakeholder Coordination

• Manage the client relationship from a commercial perspective, ensuring final accounts are agreed while retaining strong business partnerships.
• Act as the senior commercial liaison point between client, contractor, design team, and consultants, providing proactive commercial input into project decisions.
• Provide full support to both construction and development teams on commercial issues.
• Engage with the Project Director to align business goals, project outcomes, and protect the commercial interests of the client and GagaMuller.

3. Risk & Compliance Management

• Develop and maintain project risk registers with cost-related risks and mitigation strategies.
• Vet all main contracts, negotiating commercial risks with prospective clients and supply chain.
• Provide commercial assurance of project margin performance through accurate forecasting, cash flow management, and identification of risks.
• Ensure Construction Team is adhering to all contractual requirements, providing advice and monitoring compliance.
• Provide preliminary advice on contractor claims, extensions of time, and loss/expense, liaising with legal advisors as needed.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare progress applications, cost reports, and monthly management accounts for each project.
• Produce accurate, timely commercial reports, covering programme, cost, risk, and margin performance.
• Report directly to and support the Department Lead and Project Director on commercial issues, financial performance, and risk exposure.
• Provide data and analysis of issues and risks as required by management.
• Ensure accurate records of all commercial communications, contracts, and approvals.

5. Collaboration & Integration

• Work across all functional areas (construction, development, cost, schedule, and project management) to provide integrated commercial oversight.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Schedule Management teams to ensure commercial alignment with programme delivery.
• Coach, mentor, and train junior commercial staff to build long-term capability within the team.
• Facilitate lessons learned sessions to capture commercial and contractual insights for future projects.

In Country Requirements

• On-Site Requirement: Where possible candidates should be on-site full-time; however, where not

  possible, they are required to be on site 3 days a week. When required, candidates will be required to attend client meetings in Helsinki.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in commercial management, ideally within the data centre or large-scale infrastructure sector.
• Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or related discipline.
• Chartered Member of the RICS or equivalent preferred.
• Proven track record of leading cost and commercial management on high-value projects.

What Experience We Are Looking For

• Extensive knowledge of commercial management processes across all RIBA stages.
• Demonstrable experience negotiating, managing, and closing out major contracts.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing and developing commercial teams.
• Ability to deliver accurate cost assurance, financial reporting, and commercial governance under tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead client-facing commercial engagements at senior level.
  

  
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