MEP Lead

V7 Recruitment are working with a leading international contractor delivering large-scale hyperscale and mission-critical data centre projects across Europe. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced MEP Lead to oversee the delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing packages on a major data centre project in Sweden.

The successful candidate will take ownership of all MEP activities from installation through to commissioning and handover, ensuring programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives are achieved.

In Return they are offering:

• Competitive Salary
• Subsistence allowance
• Flights and Accommodation
• Annual Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare voucher

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing activities across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate day-to-day MEP operations with project management, design, commissioning and construction teams.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with project specifications, quality requirements and client expectations.
• Manage and monitor MEP subcontractor performance, including progress tracking, manpower planning and coordination meetings.
• Review technical submissions, drawings and design information to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Drive MEP coordination activities across all disciplines and stakeholders.
• Chair and attend project meetings, engineering reviews, planning sessions and handover meetings.
• Support commercial teams with variations, cost control and project reporting.
• Ensure all health & safety standards are implemented and maintained across MEP activities.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and project close-out activities.
• Identify and proactively resolve technical, design and coordination issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years' experience delivering MEP packages on large-scale construction projects.
• Previous experience leading MEP teams on mission-critical, industrial or data centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP coordination, installation methodologies, commissioning and project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures and project documentation requirements.
• Experience working within fast-track construction environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with design, construction, commercial and commissioning teams.
• Previous hyperscale data centre experience.

• Experience delivering projects within the Nordic region.
• Knowledge of BIM and digital construction processes.
• Understanding of phased handover and commissioning strategies within mission-critical environments.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a landmark data centre development in Sweden.
• Long-term pipeline of major projects across Europe.
• Career progression with a market-leading contractor operating in the mission-critical sector.

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