Hyperscale Data Centre MEP Lead | Program & Delivery

People Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to oversee mechanical, electrical and public health elements of a major hyperscale Data Centre project in West London. You will lead the MEP delivery from pre-construction through commissioning, coordinating with the client, consultants and specialist subcontractors.

Key duties include managing multi-disciplinary MEP packages, integrating works with the overall programme and driving safe, high-quality delivery on a technically demanding scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as MEP Lead / MEP Project Lead / MEP Manager on large-scale Data Centre projects.
• Experience with hyperscale data centre environments and mission-critical facilities.
• Experience delivering projects valued at £100m+ as a main contractor or Tier One contractor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination, management, and delivery of all MEP packages from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee MEP design development and coordination with consultants, specialist subcontractors, and the design management team.
• Manage MEP programmes, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and public health works are integrated with the overall construction programme.
• Coordinate complex MEP installations, ensuring works meet technical, quality, programme, and health & safety standards.
• Lead client, consultant, and stakeholder meetings relating to MEP delivery and provide progress updates.
• Work with the commercial team on procurement, subcontractor management, variations, and package performance.

Skills

MEP coordination

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Data centre experience

Pre-construction to handover

Mechanical & electrical disciplines

Education

Building Services / Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

People Group is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to oversee mechanical, electrical and public health elements of a major hyperscale Data Centre project in West London. You will lead the MEP delivery from pre-construction through commissioning, coordinating with the client, consultants and specialist subcontractors.

Key duties include managing multi-disciplinary MEP packages, integrating works with the overall programme and driving safe, high-quality delivery on a technically demanding scheme.