MEP Lead

MEP Lead – Hyperscale Data Centre Project
Skellefteå, Sweden | Competitive Salary + Full Overseas Package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Lead to join a leading engineering contractor delivering one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments. Based in Skellefteå, northern Sweden, you'll lead the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) delivery on a major mission-critical project, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with project management, design teams, subcontractors and the client, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating all MEP activities from installation through to commissioning and handover on a landmark project.

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary (DOE)
• Living allowance
• Flights provided
• Accomodation and travel provided
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to lead MEP delivery on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments
• Long-term project offering excellent career progression and future opportunities across Europe

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Experience within the MEP construction sector, with a strong leadership background.
• Proven experience managing Mechanical and Electrical systems on large-scale construction projects.
• Previous experience delivering data centres, mission-critical, industrial, pharmaceutical or high-tech projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of MEP coordination, construction sequencing, programme management and commissioning.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, installation methodologies and commissioning processes.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage programme, cost and project performance.
• Committed to delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate day-to-day MEP site operations, ensuring effective collaboration with the wider project team.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with project specifications and client standards.
• Coordinate project programmes with planners, project managers, subcontractors, consultants and design teams.
• Manage MEP subcontractor performance, including progress monitoring, manpower planning and coordination meetings.
• Ensure subcontractor documentation, including health & safety records, is complete and maintained throughout the project.
• Chair and attend site meetings, engineering reviews, planning meetings and handover meetings.
• Liaise with design teams to ensure technical information and construction documentation support programme requirements.
• Review drawings and technical submissions to ensure effective coordination across all MEP disciplines.
• Promote the highest standards of health & safety across all MEP activities on site.
• Support commercial activities through variation management, cost control and attendance at commercial review meetings.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Oversee MEP snagging, commissioning support and close-out activities to achieve successful project handover.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical, design and coordination challenges to maintain programme and project objectives.

If you're an experienced MEP professional looking to lead the delivery of a landmark hyperscale data centre project while benefiting from an excellent overseas package and long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.


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