MEP Lead: Hyperscale Data Centre Project

V7 Recruitment Ltd; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Flights provided

Accommodation provided

Travel provided

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Overseas package

Job summary

V7 Recruitment Ltd in Skellefteå, Sweden, seeks an experienced MEP Lead to head the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing delivery on a major hyperscale data centre project. You will coordinate installation through commissioning, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence on a landmark facility.

The role offers a comprehensive overseas package, competitive salary and long‑term career progression across Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Experience within the MEP construction sector, with a strong leadership background.
• Proven experience managing Mechanical and Electrical systems on large‑scale construction projects.
• Previous experience delivering data centres, mission‑critical, industrial, pharmaceutical or high‑tech projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of MEP coordination, construction sequencing, programme management and commissioning.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, installation methodologies and commissioning processes.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage programme, cost and project performance.
• Committed to delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day MEP site operations, ensuring effective collaboration with the wider project team.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with project specifications and client standards.
• Coordinate project programmes with planners, project managers, subcontractors, consultants and design teams.
• Manage MEP subcontractor performance, including progress monitoring, manpower planning and coordination meetings.
• Ensure subcontractor documentation, including health & safety records, is complete and maintained throughout the project.
• Chair and attend site meetings, engineering reviews, planning meetings and handover meetings.
• Liaise with design teams to ensure technical information and construction documentation support programme requirements.
• Review drawings and technical submissions to ensure effective coordination across all MEP disciplines.
• Promote the highest standards of health & safety across all MEP activities on site.
• Support commercial activities through variation management, cost control and attendance at commercial review meetings.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Oversee MEP snagging, commissioning support and close‑out activities to achieve successful project handover.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical, design and coordination challenges to maintain programme and project objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

MEP coordination

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services

Job description

V7 Recruitment Ltd in Skellefteå, Sweden, seeks an experienced MEP Lead to head the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing delivery on a major hyperscale data centre project. You will coordinate installation through commissioning, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence on a landmark facility.

The role offers a comprehensive overseas package, competitive salary and long‑term career progression across Europe.