Job Description:

MEP Project Manager - Data Centre Projects (UK & Europe)

Location: Cardiff (Europe Travel Required)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Company:

We are working with a leading organisation within the data centre sector that is seeking an accomplished MEP Project Manager to support the successful delivery of large-scale hyperscale and colocation facilities across multiple European locations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of digital infrastructure delivery.

About the Opportunity:

As MEP Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health packages throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction and procurement through to commissioning, testing and final handover.

Working closely with contractors, consultants, specialist suppliers and client stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring critical systems are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

MEP Project Manager - Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of MEP packages on complex data centre developments across Europe.
• Manage mechanical, electrical, BMS, fire protection and specialist systems contractors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and drive collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against programme, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Review technical documentation and ensure designs are coordinated prior to installation.
• Oversee commissioning activities, integrated systems testing and project handover processes.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Chair coordination meetings and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant European standards, regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Support commercial management activities including change control and scope management.

Your Skills and Experience:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing MEP packages on large-scale construction or mission-critical projects.
• Previous data centre experience, ideally within hyperscale or colocation environments.
• Strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems including power distribution, cooling systems, backup power solutions, fire protection and building management systems.
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors throughout delivery and commissioning phases.
• Knowledge of European construction practices and project delivery frameworks.
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using project planning and reporting tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile data centre developments across Europe.
• Exposure to cutting-edge mission-critical technology and infrastructure.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career progression within a rapidly growing sector.
• Collaborative and international working environment.

If you are an experienced MEP Project Manager and have a proven track record of delivering complex MEP projects within data centres, critical infrastructure or major engineering environments and are looking for your next challenge, we would be keen to hear from you.