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The role will be responsible for driving technical excellence, ensuring system reliability and scalability, managing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering complex data centre developments in accordance with industry standards, budget, and schedule requirements.\nYour role\nLead MEP design, engineering, and delivery for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects.\nProvide strategic direction and technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.\nOversee the design review, coordination, and integration of MEP systems throughout project lifecycles.\nEnsure MEP designs meet reliability, redundancy, uptime, performance, and operational requirements.\nManage multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, and contractors.\nDrive project execution from concept design through construction, commissioning, and handover.\nReview and approve technical specifications, drawings, calculations, and engineering deliverables.\nEnsure compliance with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, and local regulatory requirements.\nLead value engineering initiatives to optimize cost, efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance.\nSupport site selection, due diligence, capacity planning, and infrastructure strategy development.\nOversee commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational readiness programs.\nManage project risks and develop mitigation plans for technical and operational challenges.\nCoordinate with architecture, structural, civil, ICT, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.\nDrive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and PUE optimization.\nMonitor project budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and performance metrics.\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and service providers.\nSupport procurement activities, vendor evaluations, and contractor performance management.\nLead technical audits, design reviews, and quality assurance processes.\nMentor and develop engineering teams while promoting best practices and continuous improvement.\nServe as a senior technical advisor for business development, bids, proposals, and client presentations.\nAbout you\nBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.\nMaster's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration preferred.\n15+ years of experience in MEP engineering, with significant experience delivering data centre or mission-critical infrastructure projects.\nProven experience leading MEP teams on hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or Tier III/Tier IV data centre developments.\nStrong expertise in:Electrical power distribution systems\nUPS and backup power systems\nGenerators and fuel systems\nHVAC and cooling infrastructure\nChillers, cooling towers, and CRAH/CRAC systems\nPlumbing and water management systems\nFire detection and suppression systems\nBuilding Management Systems (BMS)\nData Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms\n\nExtensive knowledge of data centre redundancy concepts (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1).\nExperience in design management, project delivery, commissioning, and operational readiness.\nStrong understanding of data centre standards and best practices, including:Uptime Institute Tier Standards\nTIA-942\nASHRAE Guidelines\nNFPA Standards\nIEEE and IEC Standards\n\nExperience managing large-scale capital projects, budgets, and engineering resources.\nDemonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, client engagement, and executive-level communication.\nStrong leadership, team-building, and mentoring capabilities.\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\nExperience working with international consultants, contractors, and global project teams.\nKnowledge of sustainability frameworks, ESG principles, LEED certifications, and energy-efficiency initiatives.\nAbility to manage multiple complex projects in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.\nRewards & benefits\nExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.\nThis includes:\nTax-free salary.\nLife insurance coverage.\nMedical insurance.\nAnnual leave balance.\nCompany gratuity scheme.\nDiscretionary bonus program.\nAnnual flight contribution.\nTransportation & housing allowances.\nEmployee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.\nSeize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.\nAbout AtkinsRéalis\nWe're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.\nFind out more.\nWorker Type\nEmployeeJob Type\nRegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. 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