MEP Lead - Data Centre

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

A leading Tier One Main Contractor is currently seeking an experienced MEP Lead to oversee the mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) elements of a major hyperscale Data Centre project in West London. The appointed candidate will play a key leadership role in the successful delivery of this technically complex, large-scale scheme, working closely with the client, consultants, specialist subcontractors, and wider project team.

Key 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 in collaboration with consultants, specialist subcontractors, and the design management team
• Manage MEP programmes, ensuring all mechanical, electrical, and public health works are fully integrated with the overall construction programme
• Coordinate complex MEP installations, ensuring works are delivered to the required technical, quality, programme, and health & safety standards
• Lead client, consultant, and stakeholder meetings relating to MEP delivery and provide regular progress updates
• Work closely with the commercial team on procurement, subcontractor management, variations, and package performance
• Drive the coordination of MEP services across multiple disciplines, ensuring interfaces are effectively managed
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the wider MEP delivery team
• Support the commissioning, testing, integrated systems testing, and final handover of the Data Centre

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar MEP Lead / MEP Project Lead / MEP Manager role on large-scale Data Centre projects
• Strong understanding of the technical and delivery requirements associated with mission-critical / hyperscale Data Centre environments
• Experience managing major MEP packages on projects valued at £100m+
• Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and public health disciplines
• Background with a main contractor, ideally a Tier One contractor, delivering complex MEP projects
• Excellent coordination, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Experience working through pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline