Electrical Project Director

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Allowance

Bonus

Package

Private Healthcare

Pension

Career Progression

Major Project Opportunity

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Electrical/MEP Project Director to own delivery on a major, high-value construction project across the UK and Europe. You will lead the electrical/MEP team from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover, with direct access to senior leadership and autonomy on a major package.

You will manage programme, budget, procurement and safety, overseeing design coordination and sub-contractor performance while maintaining

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering or MEP building services background.
• Experience delivering major electrical/MEP packages on high value projects.
• Good commercial awareness with programme, budget and subcontractor management.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for electrical/MEP delivery including programme, budget, quality and safety.
• Lead project managers, engineers and specialist subcontractors.
• Oversee design coordination, procurement and installation planning.
• Manage client relationships and work closely with the project leadership team.
• Identify risks, resolve technical challenges and drive milestones.

Skills

Electrical/MEP background

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Programme management

Client relationships

Job description

Electrical / MEP Project Director

United Kingdom

£140,000 - £175,000 + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Package + Private Healthcare + Pension + Career Progression + Major Project Opportunity

Are you an experienced Electrical / MEP Project Director looking to take a leading role on a major, high-value construction project with an established international general contractor?

Join a growing business delivering technically complex projects across the UK and Europe. This is an opportunity to take ownership of electrical / MEP delivery on a significant upcoming development, with autonomy, visibility across the business and direct access to senior leadership.

You'll lead the electrical / MEP project team from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover, bringing together design, procurement, commercial and site delivery teams. This role would suit an established Project Director or a Senior Electrical / MEP Project Manager with experience leading substantial packages who is ready to step up.

Your role will include:

• Taking overall responsibility for electrical / MEP delivery, including programme, budget, quality and safety.
• Leading project managers, engineers and specialist subcontractors.
• Overseeing design coordination, procurement and installation planning.
• Managing client relationships and working closely with the wider project leadership team.
• Identifying risks, resolving technical challenges and driving project milestones.

You will have:

• A strong electrical engineering or MEP building services background.
• Experience delivering major electrical / MEP packages on high-value construction projects - e.g. data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, logistics developments.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing programmes, budgets and subcontractors.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build effective client relationships.
• Experience in technically demanding sectors such as data centres, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing or major industrial developments.

Benefits:

• Travel Allowance
• Bonus
• Package
• Private Healthcare
• Pension
• Career Progression
• Major Project Opportunity

Keywords:

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