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# MEP LEAD - DATA CENTRE - BIRMINGHAM

- **Company:** Darwin Recruitment
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £61,101.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Uptime
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5856883227

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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