Senior Technical Services Manager (MEP) – Data…

Overview

In this site-based role, you lead MEP delivery for a flagship London Docklands data centre project, from design through commissioning. You act as the on-site technical lead, driving design development, coordination, safety, and quality to meet project goals. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant delivery while supporting handover and commissioning. This is a key leadership role at a reputable contractor with a long-term delivery pipeline and high-profile projects.

Pay / Benefits

• Full benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP design development, reviews, and coordination on site
• Manage BIM coordination and interfaces with design teams
• Support tendering, procurement, and subcontractor selection
• Oversee delivery of mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Act as escalation point for technical and coordination issues
• Drive quality, compliance, and cost efficiency across MEP packages
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and commissioning teams
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover of systems
• Champion health & safety and best practice on-site

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years’ experience in MEP / Building Services delivery
• Minimum 3+ years on data centre or mission-critical projects
• Strong track record delivering projects from design to completion
• Experience with BIM coordination and technical management
• Commercially aware with strong problem-solving ability
• Able to work autonomously in a site-based leadership role
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• strong communication
• stakeholder management
• problem-solving
• MEP design development
• BIM coordination
• technical management on-site

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