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# MEP Lead - Data Centre

- **Company:** People Group Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £120,000.0 - £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, Data Centers
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225506607/mep-lead-data-centre

## About the Role

* Proven experience in a similar MEP Lead / MEP Project Lead / MEP Manager role on large-scale Data Centre projects
 * Strong understanding of the technical and delivery requirements associated with mission-critical / hyperscale Data Centre environments
 * Experience managing major MEP packages on projects valued at £100m+
 * Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and public health disciplines
 * Background with a main contractor, ideally a Tier One contractor, delivering complex MEP projects
 * Excellent coordination, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
 * Experience working through pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and handover
 * Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
 * SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid desirable

## Description

A leading Tier One Main Contractor is currently seeking an experienced MEP Lead to oversee the mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) elements of a major hyperscale Data Centre project in West London. The appointed candidate will play a key leadership role in the successful delivery of this technically complex, large-scale scheme, working closely with the client, consultants, specialist subcontractors, and wider project team., * Lead the coordination, management, and delivery of all MEP packages from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover

 * Oversee MEP design development and coordination in collaboration with consultants, specialist subcontractors, and the design management team
 * Manage MEP programmes, ensuring all mechanical, electrical, and public health works are fully integrated with the overall construction programme
 * Coordinate complex MEP installations, ensuring works are delivered to the required technical, quality, programme, and health & safety standards
 * Lead client, consultant, and stakeholder meetings relating to MEP delivery and provide regular progress updates
 * Work closely with the commercial team on procurement, subcontractor management, variations, and package performance
 * Drive the coordination of MEP services across multiple disciplines, ensuring interfaces are effectively managed
 * Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the wider MEP delivery team
 * Support the commissioning, testing, integrated systems testing, and final handover of the Data Centre


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