MEP Lead in Blyth, Northumberland

MEP Lead – Data Centre Construction

Salary: £110,000–£130,000 + Package
Location: Blyth, England, United Kingdom
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Employment: Permanent | Full-time

We are seeking an experienced MEP Lead to oversee Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services delivery on a major data centre construction project in Blyth. This senior leadership role is suited to an experienced MEP professional with a strong technical and commercial background, capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and driving safe, high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Construction Managers.
• Identify and propose design changes to improve cost efficiency, construction sequencing, programme delivery and quality.
• Apply strong commercial awareness to MEP delivery and project decision-making.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure the quality of workmanship and materials meets project specifications.
• Coordinate with the Contracts Manager, Site Engineers and other discipline leads to ensure subcontractors and site personnel receive accurate and timely information.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure they are understood and correctly implemented.
• Identify design errors, omissions and discrepancies, ensuring these are formally communicated to the design team.
• Oversee MEP coordination, installation sequencing and programme delivery.
• Lead subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure Mechanical and Electrical systems are delivered to the required standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in MEP construction, including significant leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience managing Mechanical and Electrical systems on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP coordination, installation sequencing and programme management.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, installation methodologies and commissioning processes.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Data centre construction experience is highly desirable.

Package

• Salary of £110,000–£130,000.
• Accommodation provided.
• Rotation arrangements.
• Travel covered.
• Pension.
• Living allowance.