Construction / Site Services Lead

Overview

Lead on-site delivery of data centre builds, ensuring timeliness, budget, quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• site coordination
• technical review
• project delivery
• client liaison
• compliance management
• design coordination

Tasks

Hands-On Technical Challenge – This isn’t a desk-only job. You’ll be actively involved in construction-stage delivery, technical reviews, and site coordination—bringing designs to life and solving real-world challenges. Strategic Influence – You’ll help shape how B&W delivers construction-stage services, contributing to long-term business goals and client satisfaction. Your input will matter. Client-Facing Leadership – Step into a high-visibility role where you’ll be the trusted point of contact for major clients. You’ll lead project delivery, influence outcomes, and build lasting relationships with hyperscale and colocation clients. If you enjoy leading projects on-site and being the leader that the client relies on to make sure the data centre build is being delivered on time, to budget, at the expected level of quality and meeting all compliance requirements then this opportunity is for you. This is a newly created function for our European team, to initially support the delivery of a hyperscale data centre project in Austria. The role bridges the gap between design and construction phases, ensuring smooth coordination and high-quality delivery. There is an extensive pipeline of additional projects from this client over the next 5 years.

Requirements

• data centre
• hybrid
• stakeholder management
• construction pm
• engineering
• travel

What You Bring

With Black & White's exponential growth over the last few years, numerous colleagues have progressed from engineering roles into leadership positions. You will be able to make an impact both internally and with clients and receive suitable recognition. -Experience in data centre projects preferred but not essential -Comfortable working in a hybrid role across design and construction -Strong stakeholder management and communication skills -Background in construction project management with design coordination experience -Some relevant engineering knowledge and credible experience in architecture, structures, civils, security and permitting. -Willingness to travel to site as needed

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Benefits

International Travel & Variety – If you enjoy variety and travel, this role offers opportunities to work on-site across a portfolio of European countries, depending on project needs. It’s ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments. Global Impact & Exposure – Work with a leading international MEP consultancy on high-profile Data Centre projects across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. You’ll gain exposure to global standards, diverse teams, and cutting-edge engineering practices. In addition, you will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions, investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. you can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support. Career Progression & Mentorship - This is a function that will grow and evolve once you have joined and established yourself. B&W offers structured mentorship, on-the-job training, and clear pathways for advancement. If you’re ambitious and driven, this is a place where your career can truly take off.

About Black & White Engineering

-Evolved from early work in hospitality to delivering MEP design across sectors including hotels, retail, aviation, residential, and data centres. -Delivers award-winning engineering projects, including high-spec London office developments. -Specialises in high-performance mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems tailored to complex environments. -Known for combining agility, responsiveness, and technical depth, often under tight timelines or in unfamiliar locales. -Maintains a culture of design innovation coupled with simplicity—engineering solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. -Continually recognised by industry awards, including multiple Middle East Consultant Awards as MEP Engineering Company of the Year.

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