MEP Project Director

Job Overview

Project Type:
Construction of a new office building and state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing 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 Bristol. The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of the project, ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance, and team leadership throughout.

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.
• Monitor programme performance, identify risks to delivery and implement recovery plans where required.

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• 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.

• 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.

• Degree in Mechanical or…