Freelance MEP Project Manager (Electrical) in Blyth

Warden Tyne Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance MEP Project Manager (Electrical) for a major hyperscale data centre development in the North East.

The project involves complex internal and external electrical infrastructure, including critical power systems, MV/HV distribution, standby generation, ePODs, busbar, fire detection and associated technology and communications systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Electrical Project Delivery: Manage the electrical package, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

• Installation Management: Oversee day-to-day electrical installation activities, coordinating subcontractors, engineers and site teams to maintain progress.

• Critical Power Infrastructure: Coordinate the installation of electrical distribution, standby generation, critical power systems, busbar and associated infrastructure.

• Design Coordination: Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions, raising and resolving RFIs and design queries ahead of installation.

• MEP Coordination: Liaise closely with mechanical, CSA, BIM, commissioning and other package leads to coordinate complex service interfaces and resolve potential clashes.

• Programme & Forward Planning: Maintain detailed lookahead programmes, coordinate installation sequencing and ensure labour, materials and construction information are available when required.

• Internal & External Works: Coordinate electrical installations across building interiors and external infrastructure, ensuring activities align with the wider construction programme.

• OFCI Equipment Coordination: Coordinate delivery, access, installation requirements and programme dependencies for owner-furnished equipment.

• Attention to Detail: Check installation layouts, containment routes, setting out, clearances and service interfaces to minimise clashes, rework and delays.

• Subcontractor Management: Monitor subcontractor performance, labour levels, productivity and workmanship, addressing issues that may affect programme or quality.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure inspections, testing records and remedial works are completed in accordance with approved drawings and project specifications.

• Procurement: Monitor material requirements, equipment deliveries and long-lead items, escalating potential shortages or delays.

• Commissioning & Handover: Coordinate installation completion, testing readiness, defect resolution and handover documentation.

• Progress Reporting: Maintain accurate progress updates, lookahead schedules, action trackers and records of outstanding technical and installation issues.

• Health & Safety: Ensure electrical works are planned and undertaken safely in accordance with project procedures and relevant regulations.

The Person:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within an Principal Contractor, MEP contractor, mechanical contractor or building services environment.

• Strong data centre construction experience is essential, ideally on hyperscale or mission-critical projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services, MV/HV distribution, critical power systems and associated infrastructure.

• Experience managing electrical subcontractors and coordinating complex installation packages.

• Meticulous attention to detail, particularly when coordinating services with minimal installation tolerances.

• Strong forward-planning skills, with experience managing lookahead programmes and installation sequences.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with other package leads and multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to identify potential clashes, resolve technical issues and proactively prevent delays and rework.

• Good understanding of quality assurance, commissioning and project handover requirements.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Terms:

• Competitive day rate (negotiable)

• Saaried role available

• Outside IR35 (subject to assessment) & CIS available

• 7-day payment terms (contractor only)