Head of MEP & Data Centres
About Our Client
We are partnered with a globally recognised, market-leading cost consultancy with a strong footprint across the UK and Europe. The business is known for advising on complex, capital-intensive programmes across infrastructure, technology and mission-critical sectors, supporting blue-chip developers, institutional investors and international operators. Its reputation is built on commercial rigour, technical depth and trusted executive-level client relationships.
What They Are Looking For
Our client is seeking a Head of MEP & Data Centres to lead its European data centre division from a commercial and strategic perspective. This is a senior leadership appointment, sitting within the upper tier of the business and reporting directly to executive leadership. The role will oversee a substantial team of Cost Managers and senior MEP specialists across multiple European locations.
The successful individual will be a commercially astute, confident senior leader — comfortable operating at board level while remaining technically credible in complex MEP-heavy environments. This role requires a strategic thinker who enjoys ownership, visibility and influence.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a high-performing MEP & Data Centre cost management team across Europe
* Provide strategic commercial oversight across multiple hyperscale data centre programmes (100MW–300MW)
* Act as senior client interface for global developers and hyperscale operators
* Drive technical excellence in MEP cost planning, benchmarking and procurement strategy
* Establish and maintain best-practice commercial governance processes for mission-critical delivery
* Oversee divisional financial performance, including P&L management and forecasting
* Lead bid strategy and support business development initiatives across European markets
* Manage risk, reporting and programme-level commercial strategy across multi-phase campus developments
* Recruit, mentor and develop senior commercial talent
* Shape and execute the long-term growth strategy for the European data centre division
Criteria for the Role
* Extensive experience delivering large-scale data centre or mission-critical projects
* Strong MEP cost management background within consultancy or client-side environments
* Demonstrable experience leading and developing sizeable commercial teams
* Proven ability to manage senior client relationships across complex, multi-jurisdiction programmes
* Highly developed commercial acumen and strategic leadership capability
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
* MRICS or equivalent professional membership preferred
* Experience operating across multiple European jurisdictions advantageous
What’s On Offer
* £130,000 basic salary
* Performance-related bonus
* Car allowance
* Management-level pension