MEP Lead – Data Centre, Blyth, Northumberland

Overview

Our client, a specialist data centre delivery contractor, is recruiting an MEP Lead for a major data centre project in Blyth. Our client is recruiting on a confidential basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Construction Managers
• Proposing suitable changes to design to improve cost efficiency, ease construction programme, and to enhance specification and quality completion
• Display commercial astuteness
• Monitor construction, regarding quality of workmanship and materials
• Coordinate and liaise with contracts manager, site engineers and other discipline leads to ensure that all subcontractors and site personnel have timely and accurate information
• Check and ensure understanding of drawings and specifications. Ensure that any errors/omissions are formally communicated to the design team in a timely manner

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or similar discipline
• 10 + years’ experience within the MEP construction sector, with a strong leadership background
• Proven experience managing Mechanical and Electrical systems on large-scale construction project
• Strong knowledge of MEP coordination, sequencing, and programme delivery
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Strong technical understanding of MEP systems, installation methodologies, and commissioning processes
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects successfully
• Data centre project experience is highly desirable

Package

Typical market salary £85,000–£100,000 per year, depending on experience. Opportunity to work on Europe’s largest and most advanced data centre projects. Career growth and professional development in a fast-expanding sector. Supportive, dynamic, and collaborative team culture.

Email lee@cxrecruit.com quoting CXR-104, or upload your CV below.