MEP Lead

MEP Lead | Sweden (Hyperscale DC) Tier 1 Contractor

• Join a leading Tier 1 Contractor delivering one of Sweden's largest Hyperscale Data Centre developments.

• Play a key leadership role as MEP Lead, taking responsibility for the successful coordination and delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) packages across a major Data Centre project.

• Work alongside Project Directors, Construction Managers, MEP Package Managers, Commissioning Teams, QA/QC Engineers, Commercial Teams and Client Representatives on one of Europe's most technically advanced Mission Critical Data Centre developments.

• Long-term pipeline of Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing projects across Sweden and mainland Europe.

• Excellent opportunity to progress into Senior MEP Lead, Project Director, Operations Manager or Regional Director positions.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus.

• Rotation, accommodation, flights and comprehensive expatriate package.

• Opportunity to work on one of Europe's largest Hyperscale Data Centre developments.

• Long-term career progression with a leading Tier 1 Contractor.

• Exposure to technically complex Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Semiconductor and Life Sciences projects across Europe.

• Structured leadership development, mentoring and ongoing professional training.

• Collaborative working environment with a substantial pipeline of future projects.

About the Opportunity
A leading Tier 1 Contractor is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to join its growing project delivery team based in Sweden, initially supporting the successful delivery of a major Hyperscale Data Centre.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced MEP Lead, MEP Manager, MEP Construction Manager, Building Services Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, or Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) packages on one of Europe's largest Data Centre developments.

Working closely with Project Directors, Construction Managers, Design Managers, Commercial Teams, BIM Engineers, Planning Teams, QA/QC Engineers and Commissioning Managers, the successful MEP Lead will provide technical and operational leadership, ensuring all MEP Building Services are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The Role - MEP Lead
As MEP Lead, you will have overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, execution and successful delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) packages throughout the project lifecycle. The successful MEP Lead will manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, subcontractors and package managers while ensuring the seamless integration of all MEP Building Services from design through commissioning and final client handover.
Working on a landmark Hyperscale Data Centre, the MEP Lead will ensure all Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Public Health (Plumbing) systems are fully coordinated and delivered in line with project specifications, programme milestones and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities MEP Leadership & Data Centre Delivery

• Lead the successful delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) packages across a major Hyperscale Data Centre, ensuring safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives are consistently achieved.

• Provide strategic leadership to Mechanical Package Managers, Electrical Package Managers, Construction Managers, Senior Engineers, Site Supervisors and specialist subcontractors throughout the Data Centre construction lifecycle.

MEP Engineering & Technical Coordination

• Oversee the installation, coordination and commissioning of all Mechanical Building Services, Electrical Building Services and Public Health Systems, ensuring seamless integration across all building systems.

• Manage the delivery of: HVAC Systems, Chilled Water Systems, Heating & Ventilation, Process Pipework, Plumbing & Drainage, Clean Utilities, Mechanical Plant, Pumps & Valves, LV, MV & HV Infrastructure, Transformers, Switchgear, UPS Systems, Generators, Busbar Systems, Cable Containment, Power Distribution, Lighting & Small Power, Fire Alarm Systems, Security Systems, Structured Cabling, BMS, EPMS, ICT Infrastructure

• Coordinate BIM reviews, design development, technical submittals, procurement activities, value engineering initiatives, long-lead equipment and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.

Programme & Construction Management

• Work closely with Planning Teams to monitor progress, manage critical path activities, identify programme risks and develop recovery strategies where necessary.

• Coordinate daily construction activities across all MEP disciplines, ensuring subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams remain aligned with programme milestones.

• Chair coordination meetings, design workshops, subcontractor reviews and client progress meetings while driving collaborative project delivery.

Health, Safety, Quality & Commissioning

• Promote a world-class Health & Safety culture while ensuring compliance with company procedures, statutory regulations and client standards across all MEP Construction activities.

• Work closely with QA/QC Engineers to ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), inspections, pressure testing, cable testing, flushing, cleaning, quality documentation and system sign-off activities are completed successfully.

• Lead all Level 1-5 commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), energisation, integrated commissioning activities, client demonstrations and final project handover.

Commercial & Stakeholder Management

• Support Project Directors with procurement, commercial reporting, cost control, subcontractor management, change management, variations and project risk mitigation.

• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, design teams, commissioning specialists, equipment manufacturers, utility providers and internal project teams while acting as the senior MEP Lead for the project.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 10+ years' experience as an MEP Lead, MEP Manager, MEP Construction Manager, Building Services Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, Electrical Project Manager, MEP Project Manager or similar leadership role within a Tier 1 Contractor or M&E Contractor environment.

• Proven experience successfully delivering large-scale Data Centre, Hyperscale Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Semiconductor or Life Sciences projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of: MEP Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Data Centre Construction, Hyperscale Data Centres, Mission Critical Construction, HVAC Systems, Process Pipework, Clean Utilities, Plumbing Systems, LV, MV & HV Infrastructure, Transformers, Switchgear, UPS Systems, Busbar Systems, Power Distribution, Fire Alarm Systems, BMS, EPMS, Commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), Construction Management, Procurement, Commercial Management, Subcontractor Management

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating complex MEP Building Services packages on fast-paced Data Centre developments.

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering disciplines simultaneously while maintaining programme, quality and commercial performance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360, Procore, Navisworks and other digital construction management platforms.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Sweden or be eligible to obtain the appropriate Swedish work permit.

For more information on this MEP Lead opportunity or other MEP Lead / M&E Project Manager opportunities across Ireland, UK or Europe. Please reach out to a member of Evergreen Talent Group for a confidential chat.