James Gray Recruitment

Job Title: Commissioning Director - MEP (Data Centres, UK & Europe) Location: UK (with regular travel across Europe) Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Salary: Highly Competitive + Executive Package Join the front line of the data centre revolution. We're seeking an expert MEP Commissioning Director to lead and deliver world-class commissioning strategies on hyperscale and colocation data centre projects across the UK and Europe. This is a pivotal leadership role within one of the industry's most respected firms, working on some of the largest and most complex mission-critical environments in the region. The Role - What You'll Be Doing: • Take full ownership of the MEP commissioning process across multiple large-scale data centre sites. • Design, implement, and manage commissioning plans and procedures from pre-construction through IST and handover. • Coordinate all stakeholders including design consultants, construction teams, vendors, and client representatives. • Ensure seamless integration and functionality of electrical, mechanical, BMS, and critical power systems. • Uphold and enforce quality, safety, and compliance standards in line with Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, BSRIA, and CIBSE guidelines. • Lead a growing team of commissioning engineers across multiple jurisdictions and time zones. • Provide strategic direction on risk mitigation, programme scheduling, FAT/SAT processes, and final sign-off. What You'll Bring - Key Requirements: • Proven leadership experience in MEP commissioning within the data centre or mission-critical environment. • Deep technical expertise in HVAC, MV/LV electrical systems, generators, UPS, CRAC/CRAH, and controls integration. • Strong grasp of UK and European standards for mission-critical infrastructure (including Uptime Tier levels, EN standards, etc.). • Experience delivering complex commissioning programmes on hyperscale or colocation projects. • Ability to travel frequently across Europe as projects demand. • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent). • Strong client management, communication, and team-building skills. Why This Role? • Deliver cutting-edge data centre projects for global tech clients. • Work with some of the most experienced talent in the MEP and mission-critical industry. • Career-defining projects across Tier III and Tier IV data centres in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Nordics, and beyond. • Highly competitive salary and executive-level package. • Long-term growth, leadership development, and board-level potential. Data Centre Commissioning Director Jobs, MEP Commissioning UK Europe, Mission Critical Engineering Careers, Data Centre MEP Commissioning Roles, HVAC Commissioning Manager Data Centres, Commissioning Jobs Electrical Mechanical, Tier IV Data Centre Jobs, Building Services Jobs UK & Europe, MEP Jobs in Frankfurt Amsterdam Dublin London, MEP Commissioning Director Data Centres Ready to lead the next generation of mission-critical infrastructure? Apply now with your CV or contact us confidentially to explore this opportunity.

We are working with a multidisciplinary Tier 1 Contractor who are looking for an experienced Site / Senior Site Manager to join them to work on a project based in the Scottish Borders. This is a high value public sector project programmed until the end of the year, thereafter you will move onto projects based in either Fife, Lothian or the Borders. What You'll Be Doing: Site Supervision: Oversee day-to-day operations on construction sites, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and safety standards. Team Management: Lead and motivate site teams, including subcontractors and internal staff, to achieve project milestones and quality targets. Client Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner. Health and Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all site personnel. Quality Assurance: Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements. What You'll Need to Be Successful: Education: Ideally, a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, trade background will also be considered. Experience: Proven experience as a Site Manager in the construction industry, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate site teams to achieve project goals. Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to address challenges and resolve issues encountered during construction. Health and Safety Awareness: Thorough knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices, with a commitment to promoting a culture of safety on site. What's in it for you: Excellent salary up to £60,000 DOE Additional benefits such as Car/Car Allowance, Health Care, Pension etc. Opportunity to work within a stable contractor and progress your career to senior management level. Next Steps: To apply, please click the "APPLY NOW" button to send your CV to Craig Galloway at James Gray Recruitment. For more information about this role or other opportunities, feel free to contact Craig directly at or via email at . James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourages equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

James Gray Recruitment are actively seeking a Site Engineer to work on a large civil engineering project based in Great Yarmouth on behalf of one of our key clients. The client: 70 years of experience across the UK, working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on well-known and celebrated projects; Well-respected and successful, our client h click apply for full job details

James Gray Recruitment are actively seeking a Site Engineer to work on a major civil engineering project based near Durham on behalf of one of our key clients. The client: 70 years of experience across the UK, working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on well-known and celebrated projects; Well-respected and successful, our client has sec click apply for full job details

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Structural Engineer to join one of Glasgow's best run and well established Consultancies at a Strategic level. With an amazing pipeline of varied work within the Built Environment, this firm are looking to appoint an Associate who can oversee a design team and assist the owners/directors in the commercial side of business click apply for full job details

James Gray Recruitment are actively seeking a Project Engineer in Glasgow on behalf of one of our key clients who are an established contractor in the civil engineering and water sectors. Our client Our client is a contractor who has been operating for over 50 years across the UK and Ireland, working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on click apply for full job details

We are currently looking for a Freelance Site Manager to start in January on a 10 week project in Ayrshire. The client specialise in Commercial and Retail refurbishments & you will require previous experience in this type of work. The successful candidate will demonstrate they can organize and manage site resource across multiple projects to the value of anywhere between £500K - £1M...... click apply for full job details