MEP Project Director

King & Moffatt Building Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellness programmes

Job summary

King and Moffatt Building Services in Bristol is seeking an experienced MEP Project Director to lead a technically complex, high‑value project (£20m+) across mechanical, electrical and public health systems. You will oversee the full lifecycle from pre‑construction through handover, ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance and strong leadership of cross‑discipline teams.

The role demands sharp commercial acumen, robust contract management, proactive risk and change control, and

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading complex MEP projects.
• Strong commercial and contract management experience.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership across one or multiple complex projects or programmes.
• Oversee full lifecycle from pre-construction through handover.
• Define and implement delivery strategies aligned with programme, commercial, safety and quality objectives.
• Own project Profit & Loss and forecasts.
• Lead monthly CVRs with the commercial team.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities.
• Oversee variation and change management with proper costing.
• Develop and manage detailed contract programmes.
• Align M&E works with main contractor/client programmes.
• Monitor programme performance and implement recovery plans.
• Lead senior project teams and ensure appropriate resourcing.
• Oversee procurement strategies and early engagement with suppliers.
• Act as senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Lead progress, commercial and risk meetings with clear updates.
• Build long-term client relationships to support repeat business.
• Maintain risk registers and manage project risks.
• Lead resolution of complex technical, commercial and programme challenges.
• Provide leadership on Health, Safety & Quality governance.
• Ensure RAMS are approved and communicated.
• Drive a culture of quality and right-first-time delivery.
• Oversee commissioning strategies and handover readiness.
• Manage project close-out and client training.
• Provide regular reporting on performance and risks.
• Lead post-project reviews and lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk & change management

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Chartered status or equivalent

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Candidate Requirements

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Experience delivering manufacturing or high‑tech facilities is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Professional development support.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health and wellness programmes.

EEO Statement

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 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 strengthen our organisation and enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.