MEP Project Manager in City

TavasTechs; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Long-term career progression

Collaborative and international team

Europe travel opportunity

Job summary

TavasTechs is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to drive the mechanical, electrical and public health packages on large-scale data centre developments across Europe, including the UK. The role is based in Cardiff with Europe travel.

You will lead delivery from pre-construction to handover, coordinate contractors and ensure compliance with European standards and health & safety requirements. A relevant engineering degree and data centre experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience managing MEP packages on large-scale construction/mission-critical projects.
• Data centre experience preferred (hyperscale or colocation).
• Knowledge of power distribution, cooling, BMS, fire protection and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of MEP packages on data centre projects across Europe.
• Manage mechanical, electrical, BMS, fire protection and specialist systems contractors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor performance against programme, budget, quality and safety.
• Review docs and ensure coordinated designs before installation.
• Oversee commissioning, testing and handover processes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and report to senior stakeholders.
• Chair coordination meetings and manage change control.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Coordination

Risk management

Communication

MS Project

Primavera P6

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

MEP Project Manager - Data Centre Projects (UK & Europe)

Location: Cardiff (Europe Travel Required)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Company:

We are working with a leading organisation within the data centre sector that is seeking an accomplished MEP Project Manager to support the successful delivery of large-scale hyperscale and colocation facilities across multiple European locations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of digital infrastructure delivery.

About the Opportunity:

As MEP Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health packages throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction and procurement through to commissioning, testing and final handover.

Working closely with contractors, consultants, specialist suppliers and client stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring critical systems are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

MEP Project Manager - Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of MEP packages on complex data centre developments across Europe.
• Manage mechanical, electrical, BMS, fire protection and specialist systems contractors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and drive collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against programme, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Review technical documentation and ensure designs are coordinated prior to installation.
• Oversee commissioning activities, integrated systems testing and project handover processes.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Chair coordination meetings and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant European standards, regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Support commercial management activities including change control and scope management.

Your Skills and Experience:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing MEP packages on large-scale construction or mission-critical projects.
• Previous data centre experience, ideally within hyperscale or colocation environments.
• Strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems including power distribution, cooling systems, backup power solutions, fire protection and building management systems.
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors throughout delivery and commissioning phases.
• Knowledge of European construction practices and project delivery frameworks.
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using project planning and reporting tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile data centre developments across Europe.
• Exposure to cutting-edge mission-critical technology and infrastructure.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career progression within a rapidly growing sector.
• Collaborative and international working environment.