MEP Lead – Data Centre Projects
Location: Onsite, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Data Centre Construction & Engineering
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
What We Offer
- 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.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Nick Rands