MEP Project Manager - Data Centre

Job Description

MEP Project Manager – Data Centre (Europe)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead the delivery of mission-critical data centre projects across Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) packages from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.

This role requires strong technical expertise in mission-critical infrastructure, stakeholder coordination across multinational teams, and strict adherence to European standards and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead and manage all MEP activities on data centre projects from design through commissioning.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and specialist vendors delivering mechanical, electrical, BMS, fire protection, and ELV systems.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Monitor progress against baseline programmes and implement mitigation measures where required.
• Manage change control processes and commercial impacts related to MEP scope.

Technical Oversight

• Review and coordinate MEP design documentation (HVAC, UPS systems, generators, MV/LV distribution, cooling systems, containment, fire suppression, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with European codes and standards (e.g., EN standards, IEC, local building regulations).
• Oversee installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of mission-critical systems.
• Drive commissioning strategies including IST (Integrated Systems Testing).

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Function as primary interface between client, consultants, general contractor, and MEP subcontractors.
• Chair technical coordination meetings and resolve interface conflicts.
• Provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders on risk, programme, cost, and quality.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE regulations and EU safety standards.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support QA/QC processes and ensure documentation control is maintained to audit standards.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in MEP project management.
• Proven experience delivering hyperscale or colocation data centre projects.
• Experience working within European markets (e.g., Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Nordics, France, etc.).
• Strong understanding of:
  • MV/LV systems
  • UPS and generator backup systems
  • Chilled water and air-cooled systems
  • CRAH/CRAC units
  • Fire detection and suppression systems (e.g., gas-based systems)
  • BMS and SCADA systems
• Experience managing Tier III / Tier IV facilities (Uptime Institute standards desirable).
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts or equivalent European construction frameworks.
• Strong commissioning and handover experience.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and contractor management capability.
• Excellent programme and risk management skills.
• Elevated level of commercial awareness.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, technically complex environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (additional European languages advantageous).
• Proficient in project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.).