MEP Lead - Data Centre, Blyth

3D Personnel Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced MEP Lead for a major data centre project in Blyth, Northumberland.

The role is senior and will oversee the full MEP package from design through installation and commissioning, leading a team across mechanical, electrical, and safety disciplines. The successful candidate will have extensive MEP leadership experience, a Building Services Engineering degree, and a proven track record on large-scale data centre or critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' MEP experience with a main or specialist contractor.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Proven track record leading M&E teams on large, complex projects.
• Data centre or mission-critical experience strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid CSCS card or equivalent site safety training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all mechanical and electrical works across the project.
• Manage and mentor a team of M&E engineers and construction managers.
• Coordinate MEP design, procurement, installation and commissioning programmes.
• Manage MEP subcontractors, ensuring quality, safety, cost and programme are met.
• Interface with CSA, design, commissioning and client teams.
• Drive health and safety standards and a right-first-time quality culture.
• Report progress, risks and mitigations to senior project leadership.

Skills

MEP experience

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Project leadership

Data centre experience

Safety CSCS

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

MEP Lead - Data Centre Project | Blyth, Northumberland

£105,000 - £125,000

We are seeking an experienced MEP Lead to join a leading data centre delivery team on a major new data centre project in Blyth, Northumberland. This is a senior role leading the full MEP package from design through installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all mechanical and electrical works across the project
• Manage and mentor a team of M&E engineers and construction managers
• Coordinate MEP design, procurement, installation and commissioning programmes
• Manage MEP subcontractors, ensuring quality, safety, cost and programme are met
• Interface with CSA, design, commissioning and client teams
• Drive health and safety standards and a right-first-time quality culture
• Report progress, risks and mitigations to senior project leadership

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' MEP experience with a main or specialist contractor
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• Proven track record leading M&E teams on large, complex projects
• Data centre or mission-critical experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Valid CSCS card or equivalent site safety training

What's on Offer

• Work with a market leader in data centre construction on a landmark UK project
• Be part of a team delivering critical infrastructure in a high-growth sector
• Accommodation and travel package available for candidates outside commuting distance
• Long-term career progression and professional development support
• Salary of £105,000 - £125,000