MEP Project Director

Michael Taylor Search & Selection Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Taylor Search & Selection Ltd is seeking an MEP Project Director to lead end-to-end delivery of complex MEP packages on major construction projects, from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.

You will provide visible leadership across MEP activities, set delivery strategies, oversee design coordination, manage cost and procurement, and ensure safe, compliant delivery with strong client and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading major MEP packages within large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, values-led leadership across all MEP activities on assigned projects.

Skills

Leadership

Delivery strategy

Risk management

Client liaison

Stakeholder management

Change management

Procurement strategy

Programme integration

Site leadership

MEP coordination

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

The MEP Project Director will take overall responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of major, technically complex MEP packages on large construction projects, from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Duties:

• Provide visible, values-led leadership across all MEP activities on assigned projects.
• Set clear delivery strategies and governance frameworks for complex MEP scopes.
• Act as escalation point for all major technical, commercial or delivery risks.
• Lead MEP input during bid and pre-construction phases, including design strategy, buildability, value engineering and risk mitigation.
• Oversee design development to ensure compliance with standards, regulations and client requirements.
• Ensure effective coordination between MEP, architectural and structural designs.
• Hold ultimate accountability for MEP cost, cash flow, change control and forecasting.
• Lead procurement strategy for key MEP packages and specialist subcontractors.
• Ensure MEP programmes are fully integrated with the overall master construction programme.
• Oversee site delivery, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure safe, compliant and high-quality delivery of MEP systems through effective leadership of site teams.
• Drive right-first-time commissioning and smooth handover to clients and FM providers.
• Act as senior point of contact for clients on all MEP matters.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience leading major MEP packages within large construction projects at Project Director / equivalent level.
• Experience delivering projects with MEP values £50m+ (or total project values £100m+).
• Strong understanding of MEP design, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Demonstrable leadership of large, multi-disciplinary MEP and project teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, including change management and risk control.
• Expert knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts from an MEP delivery perspective.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management capability