MEP Construction Lead – Data Centre DataX Connect have partnered with a leading general contractor in their search for an MEP Construction Lead to deliver a large data centre in Slough. The role: As a member of the project management team, you have the opportunity to influence safety culture onsite by demonstrating personal commitment, setting clear expectations, and effectively communicating safety policies. By consistently modelling safe behaviour, prioritizing safety above productivity, and ensuring that all workers receive proper training and resources, you can foster an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect of the construction process. Encouraging open communication, recognising and rewarding safe behaviour, and conducting regular inspections further reinforce the importance of safety. By taking these steps, you can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the MEP Department Manager Europe, your key responsibilities for the role will include but will not be limited to the following: Lead all MEP Construction activities on site Ensure MEP Construction phase is delivered safely, on time and on budget Review incoming design change directives for impact to MEP works and establish if they can be implemented depending on site progress, and if they can be implemented determine a reasonable schedule impact Work with the MEP contractors and offer technical support on MEP systems, clarify clients’ expectations and typical installation practices for client which may not necessarily be clarified on the IFC design Assist the MEP contractors in the generation of shop drawings, review of same prior to formal submission Review alternative technical proposals from the MEP contractors to determine if proposal would be acceptable to client prior to formal submission where the contractor is required / chooses to deviate from the specification / design Development of a Procurement tracker for the MEPF contractors to populate and maintain Review of progress against resources and forecast required resources to be deployed in order to meet / recover schedule Review the quality of the MEPF installation whilst its WIP to minimize reworks Advise MEPF contractors of client’s best practices and standards. Communicate clients’ expectations to the MEPF teams Provide MEPF contractors with guidance on commissioning and oversee MEPF L1-L3 commissioning Interface with clients Cx team for L4-L5 commissioning Key Requirements: Building Services/Engineering degree or Trade background Minimum 5 years’ plus leadership experience in a site-based MEP role Experience delivering Hyperscale Data Centres Please apply to this role to organise a confidential discussion.