MEPH Project Manager (Site Based

Position: MEPH Project Manager (Site Based)
Job :

Location:

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom Department:
Project Management Business Unit: AUK UKWork Type:
On-site

Date Posted:
Arcadis 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 Project We 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 Opportunity We 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 Responsibilities MEPH Delivery Leadership Lead the development of MEP strategies for future phases

Support RFP documentation, tender process management, submission reviews, scoring and recommendations

Support onboarding of the supply chain and review initial deliverables

Provide management, coordination, monitoring and technical oversight of all MEPH systems from design development through commissioning and handover

Manage and support the supply chain through design development and execution planning to align with Client Requirements Lead the verification and approval of supply-chain cadence deliverables

Coordinate supply-chain stakeholders to support campus priorities and programme objectives

Identify and manage issues early, including mitigation planning and escalation where required

Liaise with project team members to support technical assurance, contractor management and stakeholder coordination

Support compliance with project commissioning requirements, health and safety standards, and project delivery culture

Interface Management You will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders, including:

CSA Project Manager for progress and readiness to commence works

Substation Project Manager for energisation dates relating to permanent and temporary substations

Commissioning Agent Planning Consultant to support closure of conditions and occupation readiness

Building Control Officer and Building Regulations Principal Designer for sign-off and complianceFIDIC Engineer in relation to change management

What You Will Bring Experience Strong  project management experience in MEPH systems delivery

Experience in hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, or similarly complex technical environments

Good knowledge of:
HV/LV distribution

GeneratorsUPS systems

Cooling systems

Process water systems

Fire protection systems

Energisation and commissioning readiness

Experience managing OFCI/CFCI integration, fit-out interfaces and critical equipment dependencies

Strong capability in programme coordination, technical assurance, reporting and stakeholder management

Experience working in a client-side role and driving contractor and supply chain performance

Behaviours and Approach We are looking for someone who is:

Self-motivated and able to work with a high…