MEP Lead

Fourblue; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 102,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourblue is currently seeking an experienced MEP Lead for a major data centre project in Northumberland, UK. The role is site-based and requires ownership of mechanical and electrical delivery, coordination, subcontractor management and programme progress on a large-scale construction site.

The successful candidate will lead MEP engineers and construction managers, collaborate with contracts managers and discipline leads, and ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery while driving

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the MEP construction sector.
• Strong leadership across large-scale projects.
• Background in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Data centre project experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP delivery across site.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical sequencing and programme progress.
• Review drawings, specifications and design information.
• Identify design issues, omissions or improvements and communicate these clearly.
• Monitor quality of workmanship, materials and installation standards.
• Lead subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams on site.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

MEP Systems

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Building Services

Project Management

On-site Oversight

Subcontractor Management

Communication

Job description

We are currently supporting a leading data centre contractor with the appointment of an MEP Lead for a major project in Northumberland, UK.

This is a full-time, site-based role suited to an experienced MEP professional who can take ownership across mechanical and electrical delivery, coordination, subcontractor management and programme progress on a large-scale construction project.

The role will involve leading Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Construction Managers, coordinating closely with contracts managers, site teams and discipline leads to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading MEP delivery across site
• Managing mechanical and electrical coordination, sequencing and programme progress
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and design information
• Identifying design issues, omissions or improvements and communicating these clearly
• Monitoring quality of workmanship, materials and installation standards
• Supporting cost-efficient, practical and high-quality project delivery
• Leading subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams on site

We are looking for someone with:

• 10+ years’ experience within the MEP construction sector
• Strong leadership experience across large-scale construction projects
• A background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or similar
• Strong technical understanding of MEP systems, installation and commissioning
• Excellent coordination, communication and organisational skills
• Data centre project experience would be highly desirable

This is a strong opportunity to join a major data centre project with long-term career development in one of the fastest-growing sectors in construction.