MEP Project LeadOur client is a multi-disciplined main contractor operating across the UK and Europe with a turnover of €750m and sustained annual growth of 5%–7.5%. They deliver large-scale, turnkey projects for blue-chip clients, with a strong focus on data centres and other technology-heavy developments.Following a recent project win, our client is now seeking an experienced MEP Project Lead to oversee the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing delivery on a major data centre project in Frankfurt, Germany. This is a senior site-based role responsible for the coordination, management, and successful delivery of the full MEP scope.The RoleReporting to the Project Director / MEP Lead, the MEP Project Lead will take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of MEP works, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and commissioned to programme, budget, and specification. Key responsibilities include:• Leading and coordinating the delivery of all MEP systems on the project• Managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors and specialist suppliers• Ensuring MEP design compliance, technical accuracy, and buildability• Overseeing installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities• Coordinating closely with CSA, design, and commissioning teams to manage interfaces• Managing RFIs, technical queries, design changes, and risk mitigation• Supporting procurement, cost management, and commercial reporting• Driving progress, resolving site issues, and ensuring programme adherence• Maintaining health, safety, and quality standards across all MEP activitiesRequirements• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering• Extensive experience delivering MEP packages on large-scale, technically complex projects• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary subcontractors and site teams• Strong background in data centres, mission-critical, pharma, or highly serviced environments• Excellent understanding of MEP systems, installation practices, and commissioning• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills• Experience with health & safety and quality management in high-specification projects• Willingness to be site-based in Frankfurt (rotational or expat basis)What’s on Offer• Highly competitive salary• Accommodation provided• Living and travel allowances• Pension and healthcare• Rotational flights• Bonus system• Senior leadership role on a flagship data centre project• Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding international contractor• Opportunity to work on technically complex, high-value projects for blue-chip clientsThis is a prime opportunity for an experienced MEP Project Lead to take full ownership of a major multi-disciplinary scope on one of Europe’s most advanced data centre developments
