MEP LEAD - DATA CENTRE - BIRMINGHAM

Darwin Recruitment
Birmingham, UK
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
£61,101.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Centers Uptime

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Lead to oversee the design, coordination, and execution of MEP systems for state-of-the-art data centre developments at our London site. In this critical leadership role, you will ensure that our mission-critical facilities are built to the highest standards of safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and scalability., * Onsite Project Oversight: Manage the end-to-end MEP lifecycle directly from our West Midlands location, guiding the project from construction through to testing, commissioning, and handover.

  • Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance on critical power distribution, HVAC systems, cooling infrastructure, fire suppression, and building management systems (BMS).
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate daily with onsite project managers, engineers, architects, and subcontractors to eliminate clashes and keep the project schedule on track.
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure all onsite installations strictly adhere to local UK regulatory standards, industry best practices (such as Uptime Institute Tier standards), and stringent health and safety protocols.
  • Resource & Vendor Management: Oversee onsite contractor performance, review technical submittals, and manage local resource allocation to deliver the project within budget constraints.

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience managing MEP systems specifically within data centre construction or mission-critical environments.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field (relevant UK certifications are a strong plus).
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of high-availability power systems (UPS, generators, switchgear) and advanced cooling architectures (chilled water systems, CRAH/HAC units).
  • Location & Availability: Must be able to work permanently onsite in Birmingham on a full-time basis.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of managing site teams.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive Salary: Highly competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Private healthcare, pension scheme, and performance-related bonuses.
  • Career Growth: Opportunity to anchor high-value, cutting-edge digital infrastructure projects in the heart of Birmingham.

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