MEP Lead

Matchtech Group; North East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

European data centre projects

Career growth

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Equal opportunities

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an MEP Lead for a leading data centre delivery partner. The role is based in Blyth, England, with on-site work and a UK-wide 10/4 rotation option including accommodation, travel, and allowances.

You will lead Mechanical and Electrical engineers and construction managers, drive design changes for cost efficiency, monitor quality, and coordinate with contracts managers and discipline leads to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• 10+ years in MEP construction with strong leadership.
• Proven experience managing MEP systems on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP coordination, sequencing and programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Construction Managers.
• Propose design changes to improve cost efficiency, streamline construction programme, and enhance specifications and quality.
• Display commercial astuteness in all project dealings.
• Monitor construction activities regarding the quality of workmanship and materials.
• Coordinate with contracts managers, site engineers, and other discipline leads to ensure subcontractors and site personnel receive timely and accurate information.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure understanding and promptly report errors to the design team.

Skills

Leadership

MEP coordination

Communication

Project delivery

Team management

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

MEP Lead

Location: Blyth, England, United Kingdom (We are also open to candidates from across the UK on a 10/4 rotation, with accommodation, travel, and allowances paid) Job Type: Full-time Employment Type: On-site

Overview

Our client is a dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions, headquartered in Dublin and delivering projects throughout Europe. They specialise in end-to-end data centre delivery, encompassing design and construction across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning services. As the leading and most trusted dedicated data centre delivery partner in Europe, our client is currently seeking an MEP Lead to join their team in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Construction Managers.

• Propose suitable design changes to improve cost efficiency, streamline the construction programme, and enhance specifications and quality completion.

• Display commercial astuteness in all project dealings.

• Monitor construction activities regarding the quality of workmanship and materials.

• Coordinate and liaise with contracts managers, site engineers, and other discipline leads to ensure subcontractors and site personnel receive timely and accurate information.

• Review drawings and specifications to ensure complete understanding, ensuring any errors or omissions are formally communicated to the design team promptly.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a similar discipline.

• 10+ years of experience within the MEP construction sector, backed by a strong leadership background.

• Proven experience in managing Mechanical and Electrical systems on large-scale construction projects.

• 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 successfully deliver projects.

• Previous data centre project experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on Europe's largest and most advanced data centre projects.

• Career growth and professional development within a fast-expanding sector.

• Competitive salary package.

• Supportive, dynamic, and collaborative team culture.

• Our client is an equal opportunities employer.