Senior Mechanical / MEP Construction Managers – Data Centre Client-side hyperscale data centre programmes in Italy and the UK. Senior mechanical and MEP roles in the Owner's team, from mobilisation through energisation and handover. Long-term, with extension potential. ESSENTIAL: minimum 2 years' data centre experience. Applications without it will not be considered. Roles Available * Senior Mechanical Engineer * Mechanical Construction Manager * Senior Mechanical Construction / Remediation Lead * Fire Protection Construction Manager * Senior MEP Project Manager * Site Recovery Lead / Senior Site Lead * MEP Remediation Lead / Technical Construction Manager The Project Our client delivers project and construction management services to hyperscale, AI, neocloud and colocation developers, building mission-critical facilities on time, safely and to the highest technical standard. This is a large-scale, complex data centre (data centre) programme where pace and precision are non-negotiable. The Role You'll sit in the Owner's project team as the client's eyes and ears on the mechanical and MEP scope, holding the main contractor and M&E subcontractors to account on design intent, programme and quality. * Own the client-side mechanical scope: HVAC, chilled water, fire protection and associated systems * Review and approve submittals, RFIs and method statements against the employer's requirements * Audit contractor performance against programme, specification and Italian, UK and EU standards * Close out interface risk early with controls, BMS, electrical and CSA packages * Lead client-side input into commissioning, energisation and remediation planning * Own QA, snagging and closeout sign-off through to handover What You'll Bring * 2-4+ years' data centre or mission-critical experience (essential) * Background as an M&E/MEP Lead, Manager or Senior Mechanical Engineer, ideally client-side * Proven record of holding main contractors and subcontractors to account on large sites * Strong knowledge of M&E codes and standards, or equivalent international experience * Mechanical/Building Services degree, HNC/HND or equivalent * Composure under pressure and clear stakeholder communication What's On Offer * Salary/rate: competitve * Direct client-side role on a major hyperscale programme * Long-term project with extension potential * Roles based primarily in Italy, with UK opportunities; Mon–Fri or relocation options * All visa statuses considered, with support and guidance where possible If you have the data centre track record and want to work on a project of genuine scale, apply now