MEP Design Interface Engineer (Data Centres)
hace 3 días
Bristol
This role sits at the intersection of design governance, technical coordination, MEP engineering, and project delivery. You'll act as the client's owner's engineer - ensuring that designs, vendors, contractors, and fit-out packages all align with the required specifications, quality benchmarks, and delivery milestones. You will support projects from technical due diligence and preconstruction through construction, fit-out, commissioning, and close-out. Key Responsibilities Preconstruction / Due Diligence * Lead and coordinate technical due diligence of colocation data halls and third-party sites. * Support contractor pre-qualification, bid evaluation, and technical/commercial analysis. * Assist with contract negotiation alongside SMEs, PMs, commercial teams, and legal. * Coordinate engineering programmes including site audits, gap analysis, and compliance checks. * Support constructability reviews across MEP and multidisciplinary design packages. * Assist in identifying, scoping, procuring, and scheduling direct vendors and consultants. Design Interface & Coordination * Act as the primary interface between MEP design consultants, contractors, internal engineering teams, and client stakeholders. * Review technical documents, drawings, submittals, calculations, and design updates for accuracy, compliance, and integration across disciplines. * Coordinate responses to RFIs, design clarifications, technical queries, and change requests. * Ensure design intentions are maintained throughout delivery and that all interfaces (MEP, architectural, structural) are resolved proactively. * Drive value engineering opportunities without compromising safety or resilience. Construction & Fit-Out Delivery * Oversee change control, including tracking, negotiation, and impact assessments. * Monitor project schedules, identify delays, and support recovery plans. * Implement robust QA/QC processes, including site inspections, audits, and technical compliance checks. * Track project documentation: drawings, bulletins, addenda, revisions, and updates. * Ensure full HSE compliance, raising and escalating issues where required. * Coordinate and manage direct vendors and specialist consultants throughout the delivery phase. Close-Out / Handover * Support engineering teams with commissioning readiness, punch lists, system testing, and acceptance criteria. * Oversee the collection and verification of as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and closing documentation. * Assist with authority inspections, occupancy processes, and client sign-off. * Provide support for final issue resolution, commercial close-out, and lessons learned. About You You will ideally come from a MEP, design engineering, or technical project management background, with strong exposure to data centres or mission-critical infrastructure. Essential Skills & Experience * Strong technical understanding of MEP systems, critical infrastructure, and design coordination. • Ideally strong backgrounda in hands on detailed design. Experience in data centres, colocation, hyperscale, pharma, advanced manufacturing, or other M&E-driven environments. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and design packages. * Experience interfacing between client, consultants, and contractors in a delivery role. * Strong documentation, reporting, and governance capability. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Why Join This Consultancy? * Work on flagship global data centre projects for one of the world's most influential tech giants. * Highly flexible hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days office-based, but adaptable) * Active career progression pathways to Associate and Director level. * A consultancy that genuinely values its people, invests in development, and promotes long-term growth. * Competitive salary exceeding £100k + discretionary bonus + pension + benefits. * Collaborative culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to innovation in mission-critical delivery. Desired Skills and Experience Detailed Design Project Management Data Centre Experience