The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Lead to join a leading data centre delivery organisation, working on some of the largest and most technically advanced data centre projects across the UK and Europe.
The business specialises in the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data centre developments, providing integrated solutions across all stages of the project lifecycle, from initial design and engineering through to construction, installation and commissioning.
With a strong reputation for delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects, the organisation continues to expand its presence across Europe and is looking to strengthen its team with an experienced MEP professional based in Newcastle.
The Role As MEP Lead, you will take responsibility for overseeing and coordinating all mechanical and electrical activities on major construction projects. You will provide technical leadership, drive programme delivery and ensure that all MEP works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Construction Managers and specialist subcontractors.
- Overseeing the coordination and delivery of all MEP installation activities throughout the construction programme.
- Reviewing designs and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency, construction methodology, programme performance and overall quality.
- Monitoring installation works to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, quality standards and project requirements.
- Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Site Engineers and other discipline leads to ensure effective coordination across all trades.
- Ensuring subcontractors and site teams receive accurate and up-to-date technical information to support timely project delivery.
- Reviewing drawings and technical specifications, identifying discrepancies, design issues or omissions and ensuring these are formally raised with the design team.
- Driving construction sequencing, programme coordination and the successful integration of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship, materials, quality assurance and commissioning readiness.
- Demonstrating strong commercial awareness while identifying opportunities to improve project performance and delivery.
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years' experience within the MEP construction or building services sector.
- A strong track record of leading MEP teams on large-scale, complex construction projects.
- Experience managing both mechanical and electrical building services installations.
- Excellent knowledge of MEP coordination, construction sequencing and programme management.
- A strong technical understanding of MEP systems, installation methodologies and commissioning processes.
- Proven experience managing specialist subcontractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Good commercial awareness and the ability to identify efficiencies and drive project performance.
What's on Offer?
- The opportunity to work on some of the UK's and Europe's largest data centre developments.
- Involvement in technically challenging, large-scale mission-critical projects.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression within a rapidly expanding sector.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ongoing professional development and exposure to industry-leading projects.
- The opportunity to join an established and growing project delivery team.
Interested? Get in touch eseeney@v7recruitment.com
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