MEP Design Lead for Data Centre Projects (Site-Based, Europe)

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a major contractor to appoint an MEP Design Manager for high‑value data centre projects in the UK and Europe. You will own design coordination from pre‑construction through handover, leading meetings with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams, and driving BIM coordination (Revit/Navisworks).

The role is site‑based with a €80k–€110k salary band, travel allowance and bonus, European relocation opportunities, and a clear progression

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Background with MEP/main contractor in a D&B environment.
• Proven experience managing technical design on live projects (data centres/pharma/industrial).
• Strong BIM, coordination and design delivery on site (RIBA 3-5).
• Clear career history showing progression and stability.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full MEP design process from coordination through to delivery.
• Leading design meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Reviewing drawings, submittals, and ensuring buildability on site.
• Driving BIM coordination and resolving clashes (Revit/Navisworks).
• Ensuring design aligns with programme, cost, and construction sequencing.
• Supporting project delivery through to handover with as-built documentation.

Skills

Building Services degree

MEP coordinator

BIM coordination

Design management

Site-based delivery

Data centre / pharma experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Building Services/MEP

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a major contractor to appoint an MEP Design Manager for high‑value data centre projects in the UK and Europe. You will own design coordination from pre‑construction through handover, leading meetings with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams, and driving BIM coordination (Revit/Navisworks).

The role is site‑based with a €80k–€110k salary band, travel allowance and bonus, European relocation opportunities, and a clear progression