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Job ID: mep-project-lead-frankfurt-data-centrePosted: 2026-03-24Location: -, GermanySalary: GBP 110k - 125k + allowances & packageEmployment Type: PermanentCompany: LJB & CoMEP 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 Role Reporting 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