MEP Project Manager - Building Services (Data Centre)
Stantec UKStantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated MEP Project Manager to lead and coordinate the mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering aspects of key projects from conception through to completion. This role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a proactive mindset to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage MEP design and delivery across multiple projects at various stages of development, particularly projects in detailed design.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams regarding MEP-related matters.
- Oversee coordination between mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering disciplines, and where with Acoustics, Air Quality and CFD specialists.
- Lead project meetings, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with UK regulations, including Building Regulations, CIBSE standards, and sustainability frameworks (e.g. BREEAM).
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resources, reporting on progress to senior stakeholders (internally and externally).
- Conduct technical reviews of design documentation and specifications.
- Support business development activities, including preparing fee proposals and attending client pitches.
About You
- Degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience (5+ years) managing MEP aspects of construction/design projects within the UK.
- Strong understanding of UK construction practices, statutory requirements, and industry standards.
- Excellent project management, leadership, and client-facing skills.
- Experience with design software and design coordination platforms such as AutoCAD, Revit (MEP), Revizto, ACC and Navisworks.
- Chartered status with CIBSE, IMechE, or IET (desirable but not essential).
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach with excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Experience in Data Centres/Mission Critical Facilities Sector (desirable but not essential).
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
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