Deputy M&E Director (Construction)

About the role

The Deputy M&E Director coordinates M&E services fully and leads the in-house M&E production team and coordinators so that installations and maintenance run smoothly. The role covers the full delivery of data centre builds, from planning and permitting through commissioning and handover, while managing MEP scopes and procurement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data centre builds, meeting timeline, budget and quality targets.
• Manage and coordinate MEP scopes with all interfaces, services and trades.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers, and monitor progress and quality with site teams.
• Ensure safety standards and compliance across all project activities.
• Act as key liaison between internal stakeholders and external consultants, and lead regular progress meetings.
• Manage procurement of consultants, including drafting scopes, evaluating bids and negotiating contracts, in line with internal policies and governance.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognised university.
• At least 15 years of proven M&E work experience as an A1 main contractor on full-cycle, large-scale, complex buildings such as commercial offices, data centres, mixed developments and condominiums.
• Advanced knowledge of M&E systems and services.
• Proven experience managing tendering and evaluation for new projects.
• At least 10 years of people-management and development experience.

Required skills

• Knowledge of BIM for design coordination.
• Understanding of and participation in Virtual Design Construction (VDC).
• Strong problem-solving, project management, analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.