Project Director - MEP and AFO

Job Introduction

Skillset: MEP and AFO Project Director

Job location: North Acton to Copthall

Accessible by public transport? yes

Working hours: Weekdays

Contract: Permanent

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part‑time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility  return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

The Project Director is accountable for leading the successful delivery of a £600M portfolio of Building and MEP works across 11 assets within the London Tunnels Section of HS2. This role spans the full lifecycle—from design, through construction, to commissioning—ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery aligned with client objectives.

• Take full accountability for the end‑to‑end delivery of Building and MEP scopes (£600M) across 11 assets, including shafts and head houses. Oversee all project phases: design integration, construction execution, testing, and commissioning.
• Ensure delivery meets programme, cost, quality, and safety targets, driving improvements through each phase of the works.

• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key supply chain partners.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture across all delivery partners.
• Drive supply chain alignment with programme objectives, promoting innovation and efficiency.

• Understand client objectives, drivers, and success criteria and align delivery strategy and execution plans to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Establish and maintain trusted, senior‑level relationships with the client leadership team.

• Shape, lead, and develop a high‑performing multi‑disciplinary team.
• Promote an open, inclusive, and collaborative culture that empowers individuals and supports continuous development.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and leadership to senior project staff.

• Ensure strong project governance, controls, and reporting are in place across all assets.
• Manage risk proactively, ensuring mitigation strategies are implemented effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery, safety, and operational performance.

• Proven experience delivering large‑scale infrastructure or construction programmes (£100M+ ideally £500M+)
• Strong background in Building and MEP systems delivery within complex major infrastructure environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑asset or multi‑project portfolios
• Excellent client‑facing and stakeholder management skills
• Track record of building and leading high‑performing teams and supply chains
• Strong commercial, contractual, and risk management capability

• Strategic thinker with strong delivery focus
• Collaborative and relationship‑driven
• Resilient, decisive, and outcome‑oriented
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Passionate about developing people and building capability

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position are offered an interview.