Newcastle MEP Lead – Data Centre Projects

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

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.