Project Director (MEP)
5 days ago
Kettering
MEP Project Director Location: Kettering, UK Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent Salary: £90,000-£100,000 + 5k Car Allowance Job description Project Type: Construction of a new office building and state-of-the-art facility. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic MEP Project Director to lead the delivery of a technically complex, high-value (£20m+) Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) project in Kettering. The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of the project, ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance, and team leadership throughout. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Project Leadership • Provide overall leadership across one or multiple complex projects or programmes., • Oversee the full project lifecycle from pre-construction, design coordination and procurement through construction, commissioning and final handover., • Define and implement clear delivery strategies aligned with programme, commercial, safety, and quality objectives. Commercial & Financial Management • Take full ownership of project Profit & Loss, ensuring delivery in line with approved margins and forecasts., • Lead monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) in collaboration with the commercial team., • Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities across the project portfolio., • Oversee variation and change management, ensuring all scope changes are properly documented, costed, negotiated, and agreed. Programme & Planning Oversight • Oversee the development and ongoing management of detailed contract programmes., • Ensure alignment between M&E works and main contractor/client programmes., • Lead, manage, and mentor senior project teams including Project Managers, Engineers, and Site Managers., • Ensure appropriate resourcing across all projects, including direct labour, subcontractors, and supply chain partners., • Set clear performance expectations and drive accountability across project teams. Subcontractor & Supply Chain Management • Oversee performance of specialist M&E subcontractors to ensure compliance with scope, programme, quality, and safety requirements., • Define and manage procurement strategies, including early engagement and tracking of long-lead equipment and plant. Client & Stakeholder Engagement • Act as the senior point of contact for clients, consultants, and key internal and external stakeholders., • Lead high-level progress, commercial, and risk meetings, providing clear and accurate updates., • Build, maintain, and develop strong long-term client relationships to support repeat business. Risk & Change Management • Maintain oversight of project risk registers, ensuring risks are actively reviewed and managed., • Lead the resolution of complex technical, commercial, and programme challenges. Health, Safety & Quality Governance • Provide visible leadership on Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with statutory and company requirements., • Ensure RAMS are reviewed, approved, communicated, and effectively implemented., • Drive a culture of quality excellence and right-first-time delivery across all projects. Commissioning & Handover • Oversee commissioning strategies and ensure effective system integration and validation., • Ensure all systems are fully tested, commissioned, and ready for handover., • Manage project close-out, including completion of O&M manuals, as-built documentation, and client training. Reporting & Continuous Improvement • Provide regular, accurate reporting to senior management on project performance, financial status, and key risks., • Lead post-project reviews, capturing lessons learned to inform future project delivery and bidding strategies. Candidate Requirements: • Proven experience delivering complex MEP projects exceeding £20m in value., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams., • Excellent commercial acumen and contract management experience., • In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations, MEP systems, and construction methodologies., • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities., • Willingness to undergo full background checks and security vetting (including NDA clearance) due to the sensitive nature of the project. Qualifications Desirable Qualifications: • Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field., • Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation., • Experience in delivering manufacturing or high-tech facilities is a plus.