As the MEP Lead on a mission-critical data centre project in Germany, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of all mechanical, electrical, and public health systems in a high-performance, high-security environment. This is a leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, coordination across disciplines, and a strong focus on quality, speed, and reliability. ResponsibilitiesLead End-to-End Delivery of MEP systems from pre-construction through commissioning and client handover. Drive Performance across programme, budget, quality, and risk, with a focus on uptime and system resilience.
Be the MEP Focal Point for all project stakeholders – client, consultants, supply chain, and internal teams. Shape Procurement by defining technical scope and aligning packages to the data centre’s unique requirements. Ensure Design Integrity, compliance, and alignment with energy efficiency and sustainability goals. Lead Commissioning Strategy, ensuring Tier-level compliance, full system integration, and operational testing. Manage Risk Proactively, identifying critical paths and resolving technical or programme issues swiftly. Track Progress Digitally, using analytics and reporting tools to optimise workflows and avoid delays. Coordinate Close-Out with complete O&M documentation, training plans, and as-built records.
Develop Your Team, providing leadership, mentoring, and a structured growth path for engineers and leads. RequirmentsProven experience delivering large-scale MEP packages on hyperscale or enterprise data centre projects. In-depth knowledge of mission-critical systems, redundancy requirements, and commissioning best practices. Expertise in construction safety, technical integration, and managing complex interfaces. Strong commercial acumen, with experience in procurement, contract management, and cost control. Ability to lead under pressure and manage multidisciplinary teams across fast-paced delivery environments. Proficiency with digital project tools (e. g. , BIM, scheduling, dashboards). Recognised technical qualifications (HNC/HND, BEng/MEng) and relevant certifications (e. g. , SMSTS, CSCS).
Ideally chartered or working towards membership with relevant engineering bodies (CIBSE, IET, IMechE).
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