Data Centre MEP Lead – Senior Project Manager Abu Dhabi

People Group Arabia; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 609,000 - 730,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Arabia is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to lead major MEP packages for a large-scale data centre development in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee procurement, subcontractor management, planning and delivery through installation, testing and handover, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to meet tight schedules.

The role requires extensive MEP project management experience on data centre projects, strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical services, and a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in MEP project management on large-scale construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience delivering data centre projects, ideally hyperscale or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services, including power distribution and cooling.
• Experience managing complex MEP packages from procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Proven track record of managing subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong programme management, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with demanding delivery objectives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be on-site in Abu Dhabi and mobilise quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major MEP packages across a large-scale data centre development.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from procurement, subcontractor appointment and planning through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, fire protection and associated building services systems.
• Oversee subcontractors, specialist suppliers, consultants and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Manage project programmes, resources, budgets, risks and progress against milestones.
• Drive procurement activities, technical reviews, package coordination and supplier performance.
• Ensure all works comply with project specifications, standards, quality requirements and health and safety regulations.
• Resolve technical and construction challenges, coordinating interfaces between trades and other stakeholders.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities, including integrated systems testing.
• Provide regular progress updates and commercial and programme reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

MEP management

Data centre experience

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Site coordination

Job description

People Group Arabia is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to lead major MEP packages for a large-scale data centre development in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee procurement, subcontractor management, planning and delivery through installation, testing and handover, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to meet tight schedules.

The role requires extensive MEP project management experience on data centre projects, strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical services, and a