Senior Project Engineer - Data Centres - Expression of Interest
Skanska Slough, England, United Kingdom
Construction · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
Manage the MEP scope of data centre projects from design through handover, reviewing designs and coordinating design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders. Monitor site installation for quality, safety, and compliance; perform engineering sizing checks and support procurement and on-time delivery of materials and equipment.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates should have solid project engineering experience on similar MEP projects, with data centre experience preferred, and experience managing processes to defined timescales. They should be competent with tools such as Navisworks, Revizto, Asite, and Amtech, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and have strong knowledge of MEPH systems and their interdependencies.
Benefits
Full description
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
We deliver data centre fit out projects through integrated technical expertise, providing high-quality internal environments, MEP infrastructure and critical network systems that support operational readiness, efficiency and dependable performance from day one.
Working within our data centre fit out business, you will support the delivery of projects that require technical excellence, precision and a consistent focus on quality. Opportunities are available across a range of disciplines, including engineering, project management, commercial, planning and site operations.
If you are interested in future opportunities within our data centre fit out team, we welcome you to register your interest.
As the Senior Project Engineer, you will:
- Manage the Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) scope on a data centre project from design through to handover.
- Reviewing and challenging design information to improve buildability, programme, cost, carbon reduction and operational performance.
- Coordinating design teams, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Monitoring installation works on site to ensure quality, safety and compliance with specifications and legislation.
- Carrying out engineering checks including cable sizing, containment sizing, pump sizing and fan sizing where applicable.
- Supporting procurement activities and ensuring materials and equipment are delivered to programme.
We are looking for:
- Demonstrable solid experience in a project engineering role on similar MEP Projects.
- Experience in the Data Centre market is preferable.
- Experience in process management, to defined timescales.
- Demonstrate competence in the use of software such Navis Works, Revizto, Asite, Amtech etc.
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
- Excellent working knowledge of MEPH systems and their interdependencies.
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
General information
City/town:
Slough
Job field:
Construction
External closing date:
Friday, November 20, 2026
Type of contract:
Permanent
ID:
6779
