Senior MEP Lead, Mission Critical & Data Centre Projects

CUNNINGHAM; Newry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance Policy

Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Company maternity / paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Policy

Company Occupational Health

Social Events

Team Development Days

Ongoing Training & Development

Career pathways

Chartership support

State-of-the-art office facilities

On-site Car Parking

Professional Membership Support

Branded clothing

Job summary

Cunningham is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to provide technical and operational leadership of MEP within the Mission Critical portfolio. Based at HQ Newry, with travel to sites in Ireland and the EU, the role reports to the Construction Director and ensures safe, compliant MEP delivery across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive senior MEP/building services experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a relevant degree with professional memberships

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior MEP or building services roles within Mission Critical or Data Centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems including design, installation and commissioning.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience delivering integrated MEP solutions across large-scale or multi-site projects from preconstruction.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to mentor staff effectively.
• Degree or professional qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Professional membership with a recognised body is desirable.
• Significant experience in MEP leadership and management within construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and leadership for all MEP engineering and building services activities within the mission critical division, lead from Tender stage.
• Oversee from Preconstruction through design, installation, commissioning and handover of MEP systems across multiple projects.
• Ensure integration of MEP services with other disciplines including structural, architectural and civil works.
• Review and approve key technical documentation from Tender stage, design submissions and specifications for compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Monitor project performance, risk and compliance for MEP activities within the sector.
• Support Regional Building Services Managers in delivering projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standard.
• Lead investigations into technical incidents or failures and ensure lessons learned are applied.

Skills

MEP leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mech/Elec Building Services degree

Professional membership (CIBSE/IET)

Job description

Cunningham is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to provide technical and operational leadership of MEP within the Mission Critical portfolio. Based at HQ Newry, with travel to sites in Ireland and the EU, the role reports to the Construction Director and ensures safe, compliant MEP delivery across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive senior MEP/building services experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a relevant degree with professional memberships