MEP Lead

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Digital Edge’s vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve.

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development,

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.  
• Strive: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.   
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

Reporting to Head of Construction. This role will require the candidates to oversee the on-site construction activities related to design coordination, schedule management, construction methodology and sequence, quality assurance, EHS, testing and commissioning for all MEPF services for designated floors/building areas as assigned by Head of Construction. This role will be based at site in Navi Mumbai.

Key responsibilities:

• Single point of contact (SPOC) for MEPF works responsible for the management, coordination, quality and safety execution of works on site from commencement until the completion of IST testing.
• Technical specialist and link between design/consultants through to contractors’, vendors and completing with T&C consultants.
• Accountability of timelines and schedule management start-to-end having to manage resource deployment, material and equipment coordination, sequence of construction to ensure the construction outcome is achieved safely with quality standard within the defined time.
• Actively champion and implement the organization’s policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity, ensuring adherence to incident reporting, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• MEP Systems Leadership

• Own end-to-end delivery of critical MEP systems including:

• • Electrical infrastructure (HT/LT systems, UPS, DG, busducts, EPMS)
  • Mechanical systems (chilled water, DX systems, CRAH/CRAC, ventilation)
  • Controls & automation (BMS, DCIM, EPMS integration)
  • Fire protection & life safety systems
  • Utility & redundancy architecture

• Ensure compliance with design intent, reliability objectives, redundancy standards, and operational SLAs.
• Oversee constructability reviews, technical coordination, and system integration.

• Risk, Governance & Controls

• Identify and mitigate program-level risks, constraints, and interdependencies.
• Drive structured escalation management and decision-making frameworks.
• Ensure contractual, commercial, and compliance alignment across stakeholders.

• Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the primary leadership interface for client stakeholders.
• Drive proactive communication, expectation management, and governance forums.
• Coordinate consultants, OEMs, contractors, and commissioning partners.

• Customer Success

The role is measured against business-critical delivery outcomes:

• Delivery Predictability: Achievement of key milestones including energization, cooling readiness, IST, and RFS dates.
• Technical Performance: Compliance of MEP systems with reliability, redundancy, and uptime objectives.
• Quality & Defect Control: Reduction of rework, punch items, and commissioning inefficiencies.
• Stakeholder Confidence: Structured governance, executive reporting, and risk transparency.
• Commercial Performance: Budget adherence, variation control, and vendor performance management.
• Operational Readiness: Seamless transition from construction → commissioning → operations.
• Customer Experience: Proactive engagement, expectation management, and long-term relationship stability.

The successful candidate:

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/ Diploma graduate with Minimum 15 to 20 years of onsite experience in installation, testing, commission of MEPF works. 
• Minimum of 10 years of onsite experience in overseeing MEPF activities for a data center is essential.
• Should have good knowledge on the latest requirements of data center / hyperscale standards and have executed hyperscale data center.  
• Completed End-to-end design coordination for liquid cooling implementation at building level.
• Lead the complete the installation of LC piping network and coolant distribution units (CDUs) at site.
• Successfully executed, commissioning and supported operational readiness of LC system.
• Should have worked on installation of Liquid cooling system and racks of capacity 100KW and more in data center.
• Good spoken & written communications skills are essential.

Join us to shape the future of Digital Infrastructure in Asia. Apply now for a confidential career discussion.