Lead MEPF Construction Manager – Data Centre Projects

Unite People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Unite People is recruiting an experienced MEPF Construction Manager to join a client-side delivery team for major UK data centre developments. You will oversee contractors, coordinate interfaces across mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection works, and drive progress safely, on time and to the required standards.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in MEP construction with strong coordination skills, and direct experience delivering data centre or mission‑critical projects in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in MEP construction.
• Significant experience delivering data centre or mission‑critical projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Proven ability to coordinate contractors, consultants and vendors.
• Experience managing technical submissions, procurement interfaces and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the main contractor and specialist subcontractors across mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection works.
• Coordinate MEPF installations with civil, structural and architectural packages.
• Review construction drawings, submissions and design changes, identifying potential delivery risks.
• Monitor procurement, technical approvals and long‑lead equipment deliveries against programme requirements.
• Assess contractor progress, productivity and resources, challenging recovery proposals where required.
• Carry out site inspections and coordinate the resolution of defects, technical queries and non-conformances.
• Coordinate equipment vendors and ensure site readiness for delivery, installation and testing.
• Support Levels 1‑3 commissioning activities and readiness for Level 4 and Level 5 testing.
• Report on progress, quality, procurement and key risks through to system turnover and final handover.

Skills

MEPF coordination

Construction management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Contractor/vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Unite People is recruiting an experienced MEPF Construction Manager to join a client-side delivery team for major UK data centre developments. You will oversee contractors, coordinate interfaces across mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection works, and drive progress safely, on time and to the required standards.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in MEP construction with strong coordination skills, and direct experience delivering data centre or mission‑critical projects in a