MEP Project Lead

Our client is a multi-disciplined main contractor operating across the UK and Europe with a turnover of €750m and sustained annual growth of 5%–7.5%. They deliver large-scale, turnkey projects for blue-chip clients, with a strong focus on data centres and other technology-heavy developments.
Following a recent project win, our client is now seeking an experienced MEP Project Lead to oversee the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing delivery on a major data centre project in Frankfurt, Germany. This is a senior site-based role responsible for the coordination, management, and successful delivery of the full MEP scope.

The Role
Reporting to the Project Director / MEP Lead, the MEP Project Lead will take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of MEP works, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and commissioned to programme, budget, and specification. Key responsibilities include:
•    Leading and coordinating the delivery of all MEP systems on the project
•    Managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors and specialist suppliers
•    Ensuring MEP design compliance, technical accuracy, and buildability
•    Overseeing installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities
•    Coordinating closely with CSA, design, and commissioning teams to manage interfaces
•    Managing RFIs, technical queries, design changes, and risk mitigation
•    Supporting procurement, cost management, and commercial reporting
•    Driving progress, resolving site issues, and ensuring programme adherence
•    Maintaining health, safety, and quality standards across all MEP activities

Requirements
•    Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
•    Extensive experience delivering MEP packages on large-scale, technically complex projects
•    Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary subcontractors and site teams
•    Strong background in data centres, mission-critical, pharma, or highly serviced environments
•    Excellent understanding of MEP systems, installation practices, and commissioning
•    Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
•    Experience with health & safety and quality management in high-specification projects
•    Willingness to be site-based in Frankfurt (rotational or expat basis)

What’s on Offer
•    Highly competitive salary
•    Accommodation provided
•    Living and travel allowances
•    Pension and healthcare
•    Rotational flights
•    Bonus system
•    Senior leadership role on a flagship data centre project
•    Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding international contractor
•    Opportunity to work on technically complex, high-value projects for blue-chip clients

This is a prime opportunity for an experienced MEP Project Lead to take full ownership of a major multi-disciplinary scope on one of Europe’s most advanced data centre developments
 

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