MEP Operations Director Germany

MK Search are currently working with a well established MEP contractor with a strong presence across the pharma, data centre and mission critical sectors delivering high value technical engineering projects in partnership with leading main contractors.

Due to continued expansion and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, the business is looking to appoint an experienced MEP Operations Director/Country manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple hyperscale data centre developments in their German Business unit.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly ambitious organisation at an exciting stage of growth, playing a key role in shaping project delivery, operational strategy, and future business direction.

Reporting to the CEO, you will take responsibility for the operational performance of multiple large-scale projects across Europe, leading high-performing delivery teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

The business has established itself as a leading specialist within the data centre market and continues to secure work with some of the industry's most recognisable clients.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership across multiple mission-critical projects throughout Europe

Oversee projects from pre-construction and design development through to commissioning and handover

Drive operational excellence across programme delivery, commercial performance, quality, and health & safety

Lead and mentor Project Directors, MEP Leads, Senior Project Managers, and wider project teams

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders

Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery

Support business growth initiatives and contribute to long-term operational planning

Ensure consistency of delivery standards across all projects and regions

Monitor project performance, resource allocation, and overall business objectives

Candidate

Requirements

Strong MEP background with a proven track record delivering complex data centre projects

Previous experience operating as an MEP Lead, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, Operations Manager, or similar senior leadership position

Experience delivering large-scale mission-critical projects from pre-construction through to completion

Strong leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects

Commercially astute with a strong understanding of programme management and project controls

Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills

Willingness to travel across Europe as required

What's on Offer

Highly competitive base salary

Performance-related bonus

Accommodation and living-away support

10/4 rotational working pattern

Flights provided

Clear progression pathway into executive leadership

Opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly expanding European data centre business

For individuals looking to step into a Director-level position or those already operating at senior leadership level within the data centre sector, this represents an exceptional opportunity to join a business with significant growth ambitions and a long-term project pipeline