Freelance MEP Project Manager (Electrical)

Warden Tyne Solutions Ltd; Blyth; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Warden Tyne Solutions Ltd in the North East is seeking an experienced Freelance MEP Project Manager (Electrical) to lead the electrical package on a major hyperscale data centre project. You will oversee design coordination, installation management and critical power systems, ensuring safety, programme and quality.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of MV/HV distribution, standby generation and busbar, plus proven ability to coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams across

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Project Manager in MEP/building services.
• Strong data centre construction experience essential, hyperscale preferred.
• Deep knowledge of electrical building services and MV/HV distribution.
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors and coordinating installation packages.
• Excellent communication and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Experience with design coordination and RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical package delivery, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate installation activities with subcontractors and site teams.
• Manage critical power infrastructure including distribution and standby generation.
• Review drawings and specifications, resolve RFIs and design queries.
• Coordinate interfaces with ME, CSA, BIM leads and other package teams.
• Maintain lookahead programmes and procurement tracking.
• Oversee commissioning and handover documentation.
• Monitor progress and report issues affecting programme or quality.

Skills

Data centre experience

Electrical building services knowledge

MV/HV distribution knowledge

Subcontractor management

Forward planning

Communication

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Tools

BIM

MS Office

Job description

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)