MEPH Project Manager (Site Based)

Job ID: 43041Reference: 300016031627775Location: Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United KingdomDepartment: Project ManagementBusiness Unit: AUK UKWork Type: On-siteDate Posted: 2026-08-04Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

About the ProjectWe are supporting the delivery of a major hyperscale data centre campus in Northumberland, North East England. With a total development value of approximately 10 billion, this programme is one of the largest data centre developments in Europe.

The campus will extend across 540,000 sqm and comprise 10 data centre buildings, together with extensive enabling works, substation infrastructure, and environmental remediation. First-phase enabling works commenced in late 2025, with main construction beginning in 2026.This is a landmark programme that will create thousands of jobs and represent a significant long-term investment in the region.

The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced MEPH Project Manager to act as the Employer's lead for Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems delivery across the data centre works. This is a client-side role focused on the leadership, coordination, monitoring and technical oversight of MEPH systems throughout design development, execution planning, installation, energisation readiness, commissioning integration and handover.

The role will suit a professional with strong experience in hyperscale data centres, mission-critical environments, or other technically complex infrastructure projects, and a proven ability to drive delivery across multiple stakeholders and interfaces.

Key ResponsibilitiesMEPH Delivery LeadershipLead the development of MEP strategies for future phasesSupport RFP documentation, tender process management, submission reviews, scoring and recommendationsSupport onboarding of the supply chain and review initial deliverablesProvide management, coordination, monitoring and technical oversight of all MEPH systems from design development through commissioning and handoverManage and support the supply chain through design development and execution planning to align with Client RequirementsLead the verification and approval of supply-chain cadence deliverablesCoordinate supply-chain stakeholders to support campus priorities and programme objectivesIdentify and manage issues early, including mitigation planning and escalation where requiredLiaise with project team members to support technical assurance, contractor management and stakeholder coordinationSupport compliance with project commissioning requirements, health and safety standards, and project delivery cultureInterface ManagementYou will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders, including: CSA Project Manager for progress and readiness to commence worksSubstation Project Manager for energisation dates relating to permanent and temporary substationsCommissioning AgentPlanning Consultant to support closure of conditions and occupation readinessBuilding Control Officer and Building Regulations Principal Designer for sign-off and complianceFIDIC Engineer in relation to change managementWhat You Will BringExperienceStrong project management experience in MEPH systems deliveryExperience in hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, or similarly complex technical environmentsGood knowledge of: HV/LV distributionGeneratorsUPS systemsCooling systemsProcess water systemsFire protection systemsEnergisation and commissioning readinessExperience managing OFCI/CFCI integration, fit-out interfaces and critical equipment dependenciesStrong capability in programme coordination, technical assurance, reporting and stakeholder managementExperience working in a client-side role and driving contractor and supply chain performanceBehaviours and ApproachWe are looking for someone who is: Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomyA strong communicator and effective coordinatorDetail-focused, technically assured and quality-ledCommitted to safe deliveryProactive in resolving blockers and managing risks earlyCollaborative, professional and solutions-orientedRole ScopeThis Role IncludesEmployer-side oversight of MEPH deliveryMonitoring installation progress, readiness and interfacesSupporting energisation, commissioning integration and handover readinessCoordinating stakeholders and driving issue resolutionReviewing contractor deliverables, sequencing and readinessThis Role Does Not IncludePrimary responsibility for CSA project management of core, shell or external worksActing as the Commissioning AgentActing as the General Contractor, trade contractor or installation managerResponsibility for contractor means and methodsResponsibility for formal planning or scheduling services, legal services, cost management or facilities managementKey DeliverablesDailyAttend and contribute to daily activity briefings, floor plate meetings and commissioning meetingsCarry out site walks and field observations focused on MEPH installation progress, quality and safety interfacesTrack key MEP systems and critical path activitiesCoordinate daily with CSA, contractor teams and commissioning stakeholdersReview planned versus actual progress on critical installation activitiesIdentify and escalate blockers, access issues, readiness constraints and interface clashesReview contractor short-term activities, sequencing and workface readinessMonitor OFCI/CFCI equipment delivery, installation status and logistics impactsTrack RFIs, technical queries and design coordination issues affecting deliveryVerify site readiness for energisation, equipment installation and commissioning activities where applicableMaintain action trackers, risk logs and issue logsProvide timely stakeholder communication on urgent issues, critical risks and required decisionsWeeklyAttend Last Planner meetingsProduce a weekly MEP progress report covering status, progress against programme, achievements and upcoming activitiesLead or support look-ahead reviews for planned MEP installations, energisation activities, testing and interfacesSupport weekly interface coordination outputs with CSA, contractors and package leadsReview programme status against the master programme, including recovery actionsReview commissioning readiness by system and area ahead of upcoming activitiesReport on critical equipment status including procurement, manufacture, delivery, installation and readinessSummarise quality and compliance matters including inspections, observations, non-conformances and close-out statusUpdate risk and issue registers with mitigation actions and ownershipReview contractor resourcing, sequencing and methodology for upcoming worksReport on design and technical assurance matters including RFIs, submittals, technical queries and unresolved issuesProvide stakeholder summaries covering progress, decisions required, risks and key interfacesReview handover deliverables including as-builts, O&M documentation and commissioning recordsSupport weekly tenant reporting and meetings where requiredMonthlyPrepare monthly executive reporting on overall MEPH delivery performanceProduce dashboard reporting covering programme, delivery risks, quality, safety interfaces and commissioning readinessReport on OFCI/CFCI package integration and critical equipment milestonesSupport strategic reviews of progress against key milestones, energisation strategy and handover datesProvide trend analysis on risks, delays, recurring quality issues and interface problemsSummarise commissioning readiness by system and area aligned with the Commissioning AgentReport on contractor performance from an oversight perspectiveSummarise key client decisions, approvals and actions requiredProvide updates on permitting, statutory, utility and regulatory compliance matters relevant to MEP deliveryReview close-out and handover readiness including defects, documentation, test records and operational readinessCapture lessons learned and emerging delivery themesContribute to governance packs and steering meeting inputs for senior stakeholdersWhy Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

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