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Location: Yorkshire, UK
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced MEP Manager to lead the installation, commissioning, and fit-out activities across two large-scale data centre developments in Yorkshire.
This is a unique opportunity to join a major mission-critical construction programme, taking ownership of all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) works from installation through to testing, commissioning, handover and client acceptance.
The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in ensuring the successful delivery of highly complex technical infrastructure, working closely with project teams, consultants, subcontractors and client stakeholders to deliver world-class facilities safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health installations across two concurrent data centre projects.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of MEP works from design coordination through installation, commissioning and final handover.
- Ensure project milestones are achieved in accordance with programme requirements.
- Monitor and report progress against schedules, budgets and performance targets.
- Drive programme recovery plans where necessary to mitigate delays and project risks.
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Installation & Fit-Out Management
- Coordinate multiple specialist subcontractors delivering critical infrastructure packages.
- Manage installation of:
- HV and LV electrical systems
- UPS systems
- Backup generators
- Chilled water systems
- CRAC/CRAH units
- BMS controls
- Fire detection and suppression systems
- Security and access control systems
- Data hall fit-out works
- Ensure all installations comply with project specifications, industry standards and statutory regulations.
Commissioning & Handover
- Lead commissioning planning and execution activities.
- Manage Level 1-5 commissioning processes.
- Coordinate integrated systems testing and witness testing with clients and consultants.
- Ensure all commissioning documentation is completed accurately and on schedule.
- Support operational readiness and successful project handover.
Health, Safety & Quality
- Promote a strong safety-first culture across all project activities.
- Ensure compliance with company and client HSE requirements.
- Conduct site inspections, audits and toolbox talks.
- Manage quality assurance processes and ensure works are completed to specification.
- Identify and address non-conformances and quality issues.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary MEP lead for clients, consultants and delivery partners.
- Chair MEP coordination and commissioning meetings.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and Design Teams.
- Build strong relationships across all project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
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What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on landmark mission-critical data centre developments.
- Competitive salary and performance bonus.
- Car allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Private healthcare.
- Life assurance.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Clear progression pathway within a growing sector.
Our commitments
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk
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