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