Senior Data Centre Construction Lead (MEP)

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks an experienced Data Centre Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major mission-critical data centre project in Saudi Arabia. The selected candidate will oversee all on-site construction activities across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, ICT, ELV and related infrastructure, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, programme and cost control.

This is a site-based, full-time role located approximately 80 km from Riyadh, with regular

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years of construction management experience.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale Data Centre, Mission Critical or Complex Infrastructure Projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams across Civil, Structural, MEP, ICT and ELV works.
• Demonstrated experience in testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience working on remote project sites and fast-paced construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction delivery of a large-scale Data Centre project with approximately 50MW IT Load Capacity.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary construction teams covering Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, ICT and ELV disciplines.
• Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive site operations in line with project programme, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Review construction methodologies, site logistics, work sequencing and resource planning.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, productivity and key performance indicators.
• Identify risks, mitigation measures and recovery strategies.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Lead and manage large multidisciplinary site teams.
• Coordinate activities across all construction disciplines to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Mentor and develop site engineers, supervisors and construction personnel.
• Support procurement planning and construction package reviews.
• Coordinate with procurement teams on critical equipment and long-lead items.
• Review material submittals, technical submissions and shop drawings.
• Ensure timely approval and delivery of materials required for construction activities.
• Work closely with design teams to resolve technical and design-related issues.
• Participate in design reviews and constructability workshops.
• Provide construction input during design development and implementation phases.
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, programme and constructability.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities across all systems including Mechanical, Electrical, ICT and ELV.
• Coordinate integrated systems testing and commissioning programmes.
• Ensure all systems are commissioned in accordance with project specifications and client requirements.
• Manage punch lists, defect resolution and final handover processes.
• Work closely with commissioning managers, specialist vendors and operations teams.
• Champion a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture across the project.
• Ensure compliance with project quality standards, HSE requirements and local regulations.
• Lead quality inspections, audits and corrective action programmes.
• Promote best practices across all construction activities.

Skills

Construction management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Site supervision

Leadership

Safety & quality focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP in the Middle East seeks an experienced Data Centre Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major mission-critical data centre project in Saudi Arabia. The selected candidate will oversee all on-site construction activities across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, ICT, ELV and related infrastructure, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, programme and cost control.

This is a site-based, full-time role located approximately 80 km from Riyadh, with regular