MEP Lead Project Manager – Major Data Centre Project
Location: Northumberland
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical / Major MEP Projects
Employment: Permanent
Salary: £110,000.00 - £120,000.00
The Opportunity
We are working with a leading international engineering and construction contractor that has secured a significant hyperscale data centre development in Northumberland.
The business is looking to appoint an experienced MEP Lead Project Manager to take responsibility for the coordination and delivery of major mechanical, electrical and associated building services packages.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a substantial mission-critical development, working with an established project delivery team on technically complex MEP installations.
The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, overseeing the integration of mechanical and electrical works, managing project teams and ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
The Role
Reporting to the senior project leadership team, you will take overall responsibility for the coordination and management of MEP delivery across your designated areas of the development.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the MEP project management team, including mechanical and electrical project managers, engineers and specialist subcontractors.
- Managing the delivery of substantial mechanical and electrical packages from design coordination and procurement through to installation, commissioning and handover.
- Developing and maintaining detailed MEP construction programmes, ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule.
- Coordinating mechanical, electrical, CSA and specialist systems to identify and resolve interface issues.
- Overseeing procurement, subcontractor performance, labour resources and installation sequencing.
- Working closely with design managers, planners, commercial teams and commissioning specialists.
- Managing project risk, technical challenges and programme constraints.
- Monitoring progress, productivity, quality and commercial performance.
- Leading MEP coordination meetings and reporting progress to senior project stakeholders.
- Ensuring installations meet client specifications, project requirements and applicable standards.
- Supporting commissioning readiness, integrated systems testing and final handover.
Experience Required
We are particularly interested in speaking with senior MEP professionals who have delivered large-scale data centre or mission-critical construction projects.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Significant experience in MEP project management within major contracting organisations.
- Previous experience leading multidisciplinary MEP delivery teams.
- A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical infrastructure within hyperscale data centres.
- Experience managing substantial subcontract packages and complex construction programmes.
- Knowledge of critical power, cooling, mechanical plant, electrical distribution and associated building services.
- Experience coordinating with CSA contractors, design teams and commissioning specialists.
- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project cost control.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within fast-paced, programme-driven construction environments.
What`s on Offer?
An opportunity to take a senior leadership position on a major UK data centre development, working with an established international contractor.
The role offers exposure to large-scale mission-critical infrastructure, technically challenging MEP installations and excellent opportunities for long-term career development.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Taylor Search & Selection.
