AI Data Centre MEP Project Lead

Experis UK; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis UK is seeking an experienced Data Centre Technical Project Manager (MEP) to support the delivery and operational readiness of a major AI cluster data centre expansion in Northern Ireland. The role requires a technically credible project leader with strong MEP experience in hyperscale environments and high-density compute infrastructure.

You will review MEP designs, interpret SLDs, validate redundancy strategies and coordinate across construction, commissioning, engineering and operations

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in hyperscale data centres.
• Strong MEP expertise across power, cooling and infrastructure.
• Ability to review MEP designs and electrical single line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical delivery and operational readiness of AI cluster expansion projects from build through to handover.
• Act as the key interface between construction, commissioning, engineering and operations teams.
• Provide MEP subject matter expertise across critical power, cooling and supporting infrastructure systems.
• Review and interpret MV/LV Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and validate electrical distribution topologies from utility intake through to IT load.
• Verify N, N+1 and 2N redundancy philosophies and ensure A/B path segregation is maintained throughout the electrical distribution architecture.
• Support design reviews and identify potential single points of failure, maintenance isolation risks and operational constraints.
• Review commissioning procedures, energisation plans and integrated systems testing activities.
• Ensure all infrastructure is operationally ready for day one, including people, processes, suppliers, assets and documentation.
• Support design and construction activities with an operations-first and maintainability-focused mindset.
• Oversee activities impacting live environments and minimise operational disruption.
• Manage technical risks, dependencies and issues, ensuring early visibility and effective resolution.
• Drive project delivery across multiple contractors, vendors and stakeholder groups.
• Lead site acceptance activities, infrastructure handovers and final sign-off processes.
• Ensure all documentation, compliance requirements, as-built records and quality standards are achieved.
• Support the deployment of high-density AI compute environments and associated cooling technologies.
• Drive resolution of technical, quality, equipment and process-related issues.
• Run project meetings, track milestones and provide clear reporting to stakeholders.
• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve project delivery and handover processes.
• Handle multiple priorities whilst maintaining control of timelines, deliverables and technical detail.

Skills

MEP expertise

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Power & cooling

Job description

Experis UK is seeking an experienced Data Centre Technical Project Manager (MEP) to support the delivery and operational readiness of a major AI cluster data centre expansion in Northern Ireland. The role requires a technically credible project leader with strong MEP experience in hyperscale environments and high-density compute infrastructure.

You will review MEP designs, interpret SLDs, validate redundancy strategies and coordinate across construction, commissioning, engineering and operations