MEP Lead Data Centre Construction

Breagh Recruitment; Sweden; On-site; SEK 1,017,000 - 1,243,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist International Data Centre Contractor in Sweden seeks an experienced MEP Lead to own mechanical and electrical delivery for a major data centre project.

You will lead multidisciplinary MEP teams, drive programme performance, and ensure safe, on-time delivery of systems for commissioning readiness in a senior site-based role.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience as an MEP Lead or Senior MEP Manager on large scale data centre projects.
• Strong background in mission critical construction, hyperscale data centres or similar high tech environments.
• Excellent understanding of MEP procurement, scheduling and programme sequencing.
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify cost efficiencies and manage change.
• Experienced in leading large multidisciplinary MEP teams on complex builds.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across subcontractors and senior management.
• Detail focused with a commitment to quality, safety and programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full MEP team including Mechanical Engineers and Electrical Engineers.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical installation works across all phases of the data centre build.
• Drive health and safety standards across all MEP activities on site.
• Monitor construction quality, workmanship and materials to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Review drawings and technical documentation, identifying discrepancies and coordinating design clarifications.
• Propose value engineering solutions to improve cost efficiency, buildability and programme delivery.
• Coordinate closely with the Contracts Manager, site engineers and discipline leads.
• Manage procurement schedules, plant delivery and subcontractor sequencing.
• Oversee commissioning preparation and ensure systems are delivered ready for integrated systems testing.
• Maintain accurate reporting on progress, risks and resource requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

Location Sundsvall, Sweden Sector Engineering Salary 110,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: MEP Lead – Data Centre Construction

Location: Sweden

Company: Specialist International Data Centre Contractor

Salary: Up to €110,000 DOE

The Company

A specialist data centre contractor delivering large-scale, technically complex projects across Europe. The business provides turnkey data centre delivery across design, construction and commissioning, with a strong pipeline of mission critical projects throughout the European market.

They are looking for an experienced MEP Lead to join the project team in Sweden taking responsibility for the coordination and delivery of mechanical and electrical packages on a major data centre development. This is a long-term opportunity with further European projects in the pipeline.

The Role MEP Lead

As MEP Lead, you will take full ownership of mechanical and electrical delivery on a major data centre project in Sweden. This is a senior site based leadership position where you will coordinate all MEP activities from installation through to commissioning readiness.

You will lead multidisciplinary mechanical and electrical teams, drive programme performance, and ensure all services are delivered safely, on schedule and to the highest quality standards expected on mission critical data centre projects. Your role will directly influence project success, handover quality and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full MEP team including Mechanical Engineers and Electrical Engineers
• Oversee mechanical and electrical installation works across all phases of the data centre build
• Drive health and safety standards across all MEP activities on site
• Monitor construction quality, workmanship and materials to ensure compliance with specifications
• Review drawings and technical documentation, identifying discrepancies and coordinating design clarifications
• Propose value engineering solutions to improve cost efficiency, buildability and programme delivery
• Coordinate closely with the Contracts Manager, site engineers and discipline leads
• Manage procurement schedules, plant delivery and subcontractor sequencing
• Oversee commissioning preparation and ensure systems are delivered ready for integrated systems testing
• Maintain accurate reporting on progress, risks and resource requirements

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Proven experience as an MEP Lead or Senior MEP Manager on large scale data centre projects
• Strong background in mission critical construction, hyperscale data centres or similar high tech environments
• Excellent understanding of MEP procurement, scheduling and programme sequencing
• Comercially aware with the ability to identify cost efficiencies and manage change
• Experienced in leading large multidisciplinary MEP teams on complex builds
• Strong communication and coordination skills across subcontractors and senior management
• Detail focused with a commitment to quality, safety and programme delivery

What’s on Offer

Salary: Up to €110,000 DOE

Why Apply?

This is a high profile MEP Lead role on a major data centre construction project in Sweden, offering exposure to cutting edge mechanical and electrical systems within a mission critical environment. You will be working on one of the most technically demanding sectors in construction, with clear progression into senior MEP management or project leadership roles.

For experienced MEP professionals looking to build a long term career in data centre construction across the Nordics and Europe, this opportunity offers stability, scale and genuine advancement.