MEP Lead

V7 Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

V7 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to oversee mechanical and electrical activities on major construction projects in Newcastle. You will provide technical leadership, drive programme delivery and ensure safe, high‑quality execution across all MEP works.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, reviewing designs, coordinating installations, and driving efficiency while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards. Data centre experience is highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience within the MEP construction or building services sector.
• Proven track record leading MEP teams on large-scale, complex projects.
• Experience managing mechanical and electrical building services installations.
• Strong knowledge of MEP coordination, construction sequencing and programme management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Construction Managers and specialist subcontractors.
• Overseeing the coordination and delivery of all MEP installation activities throughout the construction programme.
• Reviewing designs and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency, construction methodology, programme performance and overall quality.
• Monitoring installation works to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, quality standards and project requirements.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Site Engineers and other discipline leads to ensure effective coordination across all trades.
• Ensuring subcontractors and site teams receive accurate and up‑to‑date technical information to support timely project delivery.
• Reviewing drawings and technical specifications, identifying discrepancies, design issues or omissions and ensuring these are formally raised with the design team.
• Driving construction sequencing, programme coordination and the successful integration of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, materials, quality assurance and commissioning readiness.
• Demonstrating strong commercial awareness while identifying opportunities to improve project performance and delivery.
• Previous experience delivering data centre or other mission‑critical infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.

Skills

Leadership

MEP coordination

Programme management

Subcontractor management

Team leadership

Construction industry experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related

Job description

MEP Lead – Data Centres – Location: Newcastle

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced MEP Lead to join a leading data centre delivery organisation, working on some of the largest and most technically advanced data centre projects across the UK and Europe.

The business specialises in the end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale data centre developments, providing integrated solutions across all stages of the project lifecycle, from initial design and engineering through to construction, installation and commissioning.

With a strong reputation for delivering complex, mission‑critical infrastructure projects, the organisation continues to expand its presence across Europe and is looking to strengthen its team with an experienced MEP professional based in Newcastle.

The Role

As MEP Lead, you will take responsibility for overseeing and coordinating all mechanical and electrical activities on major construction projects. You will provide technical leadership, drive programme delivery and ensure that all MEP works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Construction Managers and specialist subcontractors.


• Overseeing the coordination and delivery of all MEP installation activities throughout the construction programme.


• Reviewing designs and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency, construction methodology, programme performance and overall quality.


• Monitoring installation works to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, quality standards and project requirements.


• Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Site Engineers and other discipline leads to ensure effective coordination across all trades.


• Ensuring subcontractors and site teams receive accurate and up‑to‑date technical information to support timely project delivery.


• Reviewing drawings and technical specifications, identifying discrepancies, design issues or omissions and ensuring these are formally raised with the design team.


• Driving construction sequencing, programme coordination and the successful integration of mechanical and electrical systems.


• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, materials, quality assurance and commissioning readiness.


• Demonstrating strong commercial awareness while identifying opportunities to improve project performance and delivery.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.


• 10+ years' experience within the MEP construction or building services sector.


• A strong track record of leading MEP teams on large-scale, complex construction projects.


• Experience managing both mechanical and electrical building services installations.


• Excellent knowledge of MEP coordination, construction sequencing and programme management.


• A strong technical understanding of MEP systems, installation methodologies and commissioning processes.


• Proven experience managing specialist subcontractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.


• Good commercial awareness and the ability to identify efficiencies and drive project performance.

Previous experience delivering data centre or other mission‑critical infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to work on some of the UK's and Europe's largest data centre developments.


• Involvement in technically challenging, large-scale mission‑critical projects.


• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a rapidly expanding sector.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Ongoing professional development and exposure to industry-leading projects.


• The opportunity to join an established and growing project delivery team.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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