CW

Project Lead

In short

This role leads execution of data centre construction projects, overseeing all MEP works (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, ELV) from design through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. The company is Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, and the role coordinates with clients, consultants, contractors, OEMs, and specialist vendors while supporting the Project Director. It demands basic understanding of data centre infrastructure, strong coordination skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Job Description Summary
This role will be responsible for execution of data centre projects, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and as per quality and safety standards.
About the Role:
•Lead and manage all MEP works, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and ELV systems.
•Oversee the design development, coordination, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of MEP systems.
•Coordinate MEP interfaces with civil, structural, architectural, IT, and specialist systems.
•Review and monitor contractor programmes, method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical submissions.
•Ensure MEP works comply with approved designs, specifications, applicable codes, and data centre performance requirements.
•Monitor progress, quality, safety, testing, and commissioning activities for all MEP systems.
•Manage coordination of critical data centre systems, including UPS, generators, transformers, cooling systems, BMS, fire protection, and associated infrastructure.
•Identify and resolve technical issues, design conflicts, interface issues, and construction constraints.
•Lead MEP testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, performance verification, and final handover.
•Coordinate with the client, consultants, contractors, OEMs, and specialist vendors.
•Review MEP progress, risks, procurement status, long-lead items, and recovery measures.
•Provide technical leadership to the MEP team and support the Project Director in achieving project objectives.
About You:
•Basic understanding of data centre infrastructure and MEP systems.
•Good coordination and follow-up skills.
•Ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

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