Client-Side MEP Lead – Hyperscale Data Centre

V7 Recruitment Ltd; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

V7 Recruitment Ltd is supporting a leading PMC to hire an experienced MEP Lead to deliver a 150MW hyperscale data centre campus in Finland. This client-side role oversees MEP across multiple buildings, coordinating with client, contractors and consultants.

Based in Helsinki with flexible site visits across project sites, the contract is freelance/contract for 18+ months. Strong English and Finnish beneficial.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as MEP Lead on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with data centre/hyperscale facilities desirable.
• Client-side, PMC, or consultancy experience preferred.
• Fluent English; Finnish helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as client-side MEP Lead for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing across the project.
• Coordinate MEP contractors and subcontractors across multiple data centre builds.
• Review MEP designs, specs, and construction documentation for compliance.
• Ensure works align with specifications, quality, and schedule.
• Lead on-site MEP activities and safety compliance.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination among CSA, MEP, commissioning, and client.
• Review method statements, submittals, and ITPs; support commissioning readiness.
• Monitor progress and report performance to the client project team.
• Identify technical risks and manage interface challenges across MEP scope.
• Handle RFIs, change management, and technical queries with contractors.

Skills

MEP leadership

Data centre experience

Stakeholder management

Contracts coordination

Job description

V7 Recruitment Ltd is supporting a leading PMC to hire an experienced MEP Lead to deliver a 150MW hyperscale data centre campus in Finland. This client-side role oversees MEP across multiple buildings, coordinating with client, contractors and consultants.

Based in Helsinki with flexible site visits across project sites, the contract is freelance/contract for 18+ months. Strong English and Finnish beneficial.