Mechanical Engineering
Posted 21 days ago
Job title: MEP Lead – Data Centre Construction
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Company: Irish Engineering & MEP Contractor Delivering Major European Data Centre Projects
Package: €90,000 to €120,000 full overseas package
The Company
This established Irish engineering contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex MEP packages across mission critical, pharmaceutical, industrial, and advanced technology projects throughout Europe.
With a growing portfolio of data centre developments in Germany, the company continues to expand its delivery teams and is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to take ownership of mechanical and electrical programme delivery on a large-scale project in the Frankfurt region.
The Role: MEP Lead
As MEP Lead, you will take overall responsibility for coordinating mechanical and electrical works from installation through to commissioning and handover.
Working closely with the Project Director, Construction Managers, Design Teams, Commissioning Teams and subcontractors, you will drive programme delivery, manage technical issues, oversee quality standards, and ensure all MEP systems are delivered safely and efficiently.
This is a senior site-based role offering significant responsibility on a major data centre project in Germany.
Must Have Requirements
You are an experienced MEP professional with a proven track record delivering large-scale building services installations on technically challenging projects.
You understand the demands of live construction environments and can manage multiple subcontractors while maintaining programme, quality and safety targets. Strong communication skills, commercial awareness and a hands-on leadership style are essential for success in this MEP Lead position.
What's on Offer
Salary: €90,000 to €120,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected Irish engineering contractor delivering some of Europe's most technically advanced data centre projects.
You will take a leading role on a major development in Frankfurt, gaining exposure to large-scale mission critical construction while working alongside experienced project delivery teams. The company offers excellent long-term career prospects with a strong pipeline of projects across Germany and mainland Europe.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialises in sourcing MEP Leads, Building Services Managers, Mechanical Project Managers, Electrical Project Managers and Senior MEP professionals for contractors delivering data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial developments and mission critical projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
If you're an MEP Lead, Building Services Lead, Senior M&E Manager or MEP Project Manager considering opportunities in Germany, we can provide access to some of the strongest projects currently under construction across the European market.
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Company: Irish Engineering & MEP Contractor Delivering Major European Data Centre Projects
Package: €90,000 to €120,000 full overseas package
The Company
This established Irish engineering contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex MEP packages across mission critical, pharmaceutical, industrial, and advanced technology projects throughout Europe.
With a growing portfolio of data centre developments in Germany, the company continues to expand its delivery teams and is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to take ownership of mechanical and electrical programme delivery on a large-scale project in the Frankfurt region.
The Role: MEP Lead
As MEP Lead, you will take overall responsibility for coordinating mechanical and electrical works from installation through to commissioning and handover.
Working closely with the Project Director, Construction Managers, Design Teams, Commissioning Teams and subcontractors, you will drive programme delivery, manage technical issues, oversee quality standards, and ensure all MEP systems are delivered safely and efficiently.
This is a senior site-based role offering significant responsibility on a major data centre project in Germany.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have 10 years' experience delivering MEP construction projects
- Proven experience required on large-scale data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or mission critical projects
- Strong mechanical and electrical coordination experience required
- Experience managing subcontractors and MEP programme delivery is essential
- Previous experience with a contractor delivering complex MEP installations is required
- Data centre project experience preferred
- Experience working on European construction projects beneficial
- Knowledge of commissioning and turnover processes
- BIM and digital construction experience advantageous
- Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline
- Previous experience working in Germany
- Additional project management qualifications
- Lead all MEP activities across the project lifecycle
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical and specialist subcontractors
- Drive programme delivery and monitor installation progress
- Manage technical queries and design coordination activities
- Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards
- Support commissioning, testing and integrated systems validation
- Attend client, consultant and project coordination meetings
- Monitor health and safety compliance across MEP works
- Produce progress reports and look-ahead programmes
- Work closely with commercial teams regarding variations and cost impacts
- Support project handover and close-out documentation
You are an experienced MEP professional with a proven track record delivering large-scale building services installations on technically challenging projects.
You understand the demands of live construction environments and can manage multiple subcontractors while maintaining programme, quality and safety targets. Strong communication skills, commercial awareness and a hands-on leadership style are essential for success in this MEP Lead position.
What's on Offer
Salary: €90,000 to €120,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Accommodation provided
- Flights and rotation package
- Pension contribution
- Private healthcare
- Annual bonus scheme
- Laptop and phone
- Ongoing CPD and training
- Long-term European project pipeline
- Clear progression opportunities into senior project leadership roles
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected Irish engineering contractor delivering some of Europe's most technically advanced data centre projects.
You will take a leading role on a major development in Frankfurt, gaining exposure to large-scale mission critical construction while working alongside experienced project delivery teams. The company offers excellent long-term career prospects with a strong pipeline of projects across Germany and mainland Europe.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialises in sourcing MEP Leads, Building Services Managers, Mechanical Project Managers, Electrical Project Managers and Senior MEP professionals for contractors delivering data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial developments and mission critical projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
If you're an MEP Lead, Building Services Lead, Senior M&E Manager or MEP Project Manager considering opportunities in Germany, we can provide access to some of the strongest projects currently under construction across the European market.
