MEP Project Director

MK-Search are currently working with a leading M&E contractor that has secured a major healthcare project in Kettering and is looking to appoint an experienced MEP Project Director to lead the delivery of a £12m M&E package.
This is a key leadership position, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a technically complex scheme from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the project, ensuring programme, commercial, safety, quality, and client objectives are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing strategic leadership across all M&E project activities
Managing the project from pre-construction, design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
Taking ownership of project financial performance, forecasting, and commercial risk management
Leading and mentoring Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and Site Management teams
Managing specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders
Driving programme performance and implementing recovery plans where required
Overseeing commissioning activities and ensuring successful project handover
Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and quality throughout delivery
Providing regular progress, commercial, and risk reporting to senior leadership
Requirements
Proven experience delivering complex M&E projects valued in excess of £10m
Previous experience working within healthcare, acute hospital, or similarly complex environments
Strong commercial awareness and contract management capabilities
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery
Strong understanding of MEP systems, construction methodologies, and commissioning processes
Desirable
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation
Experience delivering projects within live or highly regulated environments
Package
Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Long-term career progression opportunities
Opportunity to lead a flagship healthcare development
Supportive and collaborative working environment
For a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, please get in touch.