Assistant MEP Project Manager

People Group Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Limited in West London is seeking an Assistant MEP Project Manager to join the team delivering across hyperscale data centre projects.

You will work with Senior Project Managers, Engineering Leads and the project team through preconstruction, design, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover, developing your project management experience on technically complex data centre developments.

Qualifications

• Experience within MEP, building services or construction.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach and ambition to progress into a Project Manager position.
• Relevant construction, engineering or building services qualifications would be advantageous.
• Experience on data centre, pharmaceutical, healthcare or similar major MEP projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with the delivery of MEP packages from preconstruction through to completion.
• Assist with coordination of mechanical, electrical and specialist subcontractors.
• Monitor project programmes, progress and key milestones.
• Support design development and coordination with engineering and BIM teams.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors, equipment and materials.
• Attend and contribute to project, design and coordination meetings.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Work closely with commercial, planning, H&S, QA and commissioning teams.
• Assist with managing technical queries, RFIs and project documentation.
• Support testing, commissioning and final handover activities.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and the wider project team.

Skills

MEP experience

Building services

Construction

Communication skills

Organisational skills

PM aspiration

Education

Engineering qualifications

Building services qualifications

Job description

Assistant MEP Project Manager

Tier 1 MEP Contractor - Hyperscale Data Centres

West London

We are currently looking to appoint an Assistant MEP Project Manager to join the team working across multiple major hyperscale data centre projects in West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in MEP/building services who is looking to develop their project management experience on some of the largest and most technically complex data centre projects in London.

You will work closely with Senior Project Managers, Engineering Leads and the wider project team, supporting projects through preconstruction, design, procurement, installation, commissioning and final handover.

The Opportunity

Working as part of an experienced MEP delivery team, you will support the management and coordination of mechanical and electrical packages across multiple hyperscale data centre developments.

The position would suit an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer or MEP Engineer looking to progress into a Project Manager position while gaining exposure to major critical infrastructure projects.

Previous data centre experience would be advantageous but is not essential where candidates have strong MEP experience on other major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with the delivery of MEP packages from preconstruction through to completion.
• Assist with coordination of mechanical, electrical and specialist subcontractors.
• Monitor project programmes, progress and key milestones.
• Support design development and coordination with engineering and BIM teams.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors, equipment and materials.
• Attend and contribute to project, design and coordination meetings.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Work closely with commercial, planning, H&S, QA and commissioning teams.
• Assist with managing technical queries, RFIs and project documentation.
• Support testing, commissioning and final handover activities.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and the wider project team.

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience within MEP, building services or construction.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, MEP Engineer or similar.
• Good understanding of mechanical and/or electrical building services.
• Experience working on commercial, data centre, pharmaceutical, healthcare or other major MEP projects.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach and ambition to progress into a Project Manager position.
• Relevant construction, engineering or building services qualifications would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team delivering multiple hyperscale data centre projects across West London, offering long-term project exposure and excellent opportunities for career progression.