MEP Lead - Data Centre

People Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group in Stockport is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to oversee the mechanical, electrical and public health aspects of a major hyperscale Data Centre project. You will lead the MEP delivery team and work closely with the client, consultants and subcontractors to drive successful outcomes.

The role requires a strong background in large-scale data centre environments, delivering packages valued at £100m+, with excellent leadership, coordination and communication skills to manage

Qualifications

• Leadership and coordination experience across large-scale data centre projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and clear communication with clients and consultants.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams from pre-construction to handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination, management and delivery of all MEP packages from pre-construction to handover.
• Oversee MEP design development and coordination with consultants and subcontractors.
• Manage MEP programmes, ensuring integration with the overall construction schedule.
• Coordinate complex MEP installations to meet technical, quality, programme, and safety standards.
• Lead client, consultant and stakeholder meetings and provide progress updates.
• Collaborate with the commercial team on procurement, subcontractor management and variations.
• Drive MEP services coordination across disciplines and manage interfaces.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the wider MEP delivery team.
• Support commissioning, testing and final handover of the Data Centre.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Building Services/Mechanical-Electrical Engineering

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 Stockport. 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