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Job Description

MEP Construction Manager (Electrical Bias) – £300m Data Centre Project

Location: East London

Employer: Leading UK Main Contractor

Sector: Data Centres

The Opportunity

A leading Tier 1 General Contractor is delivering a £300m new-build hyperscale data centre in East London and is seeking an experienced MEP Construction Manager to take a key role in the delivery of the project’s critical power systems and associated infrastructure.

This is a flagship data centre development requiring highly technical coordination, strict quality assurance, and seamless integration of electrical systems with mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams. The role offers long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding data centre delivery division.

The Role

The MEP Construction Manager will oversee all electrical installation works across the project, ensuring packages are delivered to programme, specification, and quality standards. You will work closely with the MEP Lead, CSA Manager, subcontractors, and specialist vendors to ensure smooth delivery from installation through to testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Delivery & Coordination

Manage all electrical work packages including HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, containment systems, lighting, fire alarms, BMS interfaces, and critical infrastructure. Oversee installation activities to ensure compliance with design intent, specifications, and industry standards. Coordinate with mechanical, CSA, and specialist systems teams to ensure sequencing, access, and interface alignment. Review and approve RAMS, ITPs, technical submittals, shop drawings, and method statements.

Experience & Requirements

Strong background delivering complex MEP or electrical projects for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor. Experience working on data centres, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or similarly MEP-heavy technical environments. Detailed understanding of HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, critical cooling interfaces, and commissioning processes. Ability to read/interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications. Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills. Recognised electrical qualification/degree (NVQ, HNC, HND, BEng, etc.). Experience managing specialist subcontractors and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

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