MEP Project Director

Kingmoffatt; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness programs

Job summary

Kingmoffatt is seeking an experienced MEP Project Director to lead the delivery of a complex £20m+ project in Bristol. The role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of the project, ensuring technical excellence and strong commercial performance.

Key responsibilities include providing leadership, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a relevant degree, and in-depth knowledge of UK MEP systems and construction methodologies.

Kingmoffatt promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace, aiming to create a supportive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership across one or multiple complex projects.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle including design and construction.
• Lead monthly Cost Value Reconciliations in collaboration with the commercial team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Contract management

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Chartered status or equivalent accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Project Type: Construction of a new office building andstate-of-the-artmanufacturing facility

We areseekingan 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:

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.

Candidate will need to have a full back ground search with security vetting (NDA) to work on 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.

Additional Information

• Professional Development support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness programs

At King and Moffatt, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to build a culture that celebrates differences, encourages open dialogue, and promotes equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve