MEP Project Director

Mech Electrics Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job description

Project Director — Major Carbon Neutral Transition Project (UK Airport)

Location: UK Airport (full project details disclosed on application)

Salary: Excellent package, including lodge and travel expenses, bonus, car or car allowance + long-term project commitment (5 years)

Recruiter: Mech Electrics Ltd — retained search partner

About the Opportunity

Mech Electrics Ltd are proud to be the retained recruitment partner for the UK's leading specialist in delivering complex, high-value energy infrastructure and decarbonisation projects.

We are exclusively recruiting for a Project Director to lead a landmark, multi-phase infrastructure and energy project at one of the UK's major airports. This transformative programme will transition all property assets across the estate to carbon neutral operation by 2030 — a high-profile, nationally significant undertaking.

The Project Scope

At the heart of this £250M programme is the construction of a £75M Major Energy Centre, incorporating:

1. Air Source and Heat Source Pumps
2. District Heating Network covering the entire airport estate
3. Comprehensive Energy Upgrades to existing and new buildings
4. Complete Electrical Infrastructure Overhaul — enabling a fully electric campus, with infrastructure to support plant, machinery, vehicles, and EV charging networks

This is a complex, multi-disciplinary project that will shape the future of sustainable infrastructure delivery in the UK.

The Role

As Project Director, you will:

1. Lead the pre-construction and planning phase (12 months) — working alongside in-house design, commercial, and pre-construction teams
2. Develop the project's milestone deliverables and strategy across its life cycle to 2030
3. Oversee the safe, efficient, and commercially sound delivery of the entire scheme
4. Act as a senior figurehead, liaising closely with the client's leadership team, external stakeholders, contractors, and design consultants
5. Manage risk, programme, commercial performance, and quality outcomes

Candidate Profile

We're looking for a senior, proven leader with:

1. A demonstrable track record of delivering major, complex MEP projects — ideally incorporating Energy Centres, District Heating, and Electrical Infrastructure
2. Experience in managing projects valued at least £50M+
3. A strong understanding of carbon reduction technologies, modern infrastructure systems, and airport or estate-wide projects
4. The ability to strategically plan and lead pre-construction activities, whilst managing large, multi-disciplinary teams over a long project lifecycle
5. A collaborative, forward-thinking, and pragmatic leadership style

Why Apply?

Be part of a high-profile, nationally significant project that will garner major public attention. Join the UK's leading specialist contractor in sustainable infrastructure — with in-house design, commercial, pre-construction, and operational delivery expertise. Enjoy a long-term, 5-year leadership role on a complex, flagship programme. Enhance your CV with a career-defining project in the decarbonisation and infrastructure sector.

How to Apply

If you're a senior MEP Project Director or leader with relevant experience — we'd love to speak to you.

Apply via CV Library. Contact our retained search team at Mech Electrics Ltd | Angus Eddowes | (phone number removed) | Or submit your CV via Bullhorn if you're already registered with us. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.