Lead MEP Project Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre

Navita Technical; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flagship project in Belgium

Safety-led, professional team

Long-term project opportunities

Job summary

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, delivering critical power and cooling safely, on programme, within budget and to uptime requirements.

You will report to the Project Director and lead a team of MEP engineers, package managers, supervisors and QA/QC staff, ensuring AREI/RGIE compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years in MEP/building services, with 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.
• Fluent English and a valid driving licence (B).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Calm, structured communicator and able to lead large subcontractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Design 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.
• Lead BIM coordination and clash detection, and approve shop drawings and technical submittals.
• Drive energy efficiency (PUE/WUE, heat recovery) and value engineering.
• 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.
• Act as the main MEP contact for the client, design team, OEMs and the grid operator (Elia / Fluvius / ORES).
• Ensure compliance with AREI/RGIE, environmental permit conditions for generators and fuel storage, F-gas rules and Belgian fire-safety standards.
• Lead commissioning from Level 1 (FAT) to Level 5 (Integrated Systems Testing), coordinate testing and handover.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree / Industrial Engineer (desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Job description

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, delivering critical power and cooling safely, on programme, within budget and to uptime requirements.

You will report to the Project Director and lead a team of MEP engineers, package managers, supervisors and QA/QC staff, ensuring AREI/RGIE compliance and