MEP Project Manager – Data Centre – East London

Overview

As MEP Project Manager, you will oversee the complete MEP package for a flagship data centre project in Docklands, East London. You will work with the delivery team to plan, coordinate and hand over high-quality mechanical, electrical and public health systems. You’ll lead subcontractors, manage budgets and ensure on-time delivery within safety and regulatory standards. This role combines technical leadership with cross‑functional collaboration to drive delivery certainty. You will be embedded in a safety‑focused culture that strives for excellence in complex, mission-critical construction.

Pay / Benefits

• negotiable basic salary
• travel allowance
• attractive bonus structure
• private healthcare & Pension

Responsibilities

• Lead the full MEP scope on a large-scale data centre project in Docklands, East London
• Oversee planning, coordination, installation, and delivery of MEP systems from construction through commissioning and handover
• Manage MEP subcontractors and vendors to meet performance, productivity and quality targets
• Ensure full integration of MEP works with CSA, commissioning, and project controls teams
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and track progress against milestones
• Collaborate with commercial teams to monitor budgets, control costs, and manage variations
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, contracts, and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with client representatives, consultants and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve technical/delivery challenges
• Maintain strict health, safety and environmental standards across MEP activities
• Lead coordination and progress meetings with clear reporting on performance, risks and deliverables
• Support testing, commissioning and final system handover processes
• Foster a site culture focused on safety, quality, coordination and delivery excellence

Key requirements

• Experience as an MEP Project Manager on large-scale construction projects
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate and deliver MEP packages end-to-end
• Strong subcontractor and vendor management skills
• Ability to align MEP works with commissioning, project controls and CSA teams
• Experience in risk management and issue resolution on complex builds
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental standards

• leadership and people management
• strong communication and stakeholder management
• problem-solving and proactive decision-making
• MEP coordination and integration
• project scheduling and programme management
• budget monitoring and cost control

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