MEP Project Director

Michael Taylor Search & Selection; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced MEP Project Director to oversee significant projects and manage multiple tenders in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction and project management, with proven leadership abilities and a comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics. Responsibilities include ensuring project compliance, developing supplier relationships, and maintaining high quality standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Travel Allowance

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and communication skills in managing large teams.
• Strong experience with MEP project management and procurement.
• Formal health and safety training, minimum SMSTS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the completion of major projects and manage a portfolio of tenders.
• Manage procurement processes and maintain effective supply chain relationships.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supply chain management

Quality assurance processes

Health and safety training

Testing and commissioning of MEP installations

Job description

Role: MEP Project Director

Location: Oxford

Salary: Up to £120,000 + Car Allowance + Travel Allowance + Benefits

A leading organisation in the construction sector is seeking a Project Director to join its Building Services team in Oxford. The business is committed to operating responsibly and inclusively, delivering high‑quality Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health engineering across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, education, defence and data centres.

The Project Director will be responsible for overseeing the completion of an existing major project while also managing a portfolio of tenders. The successful candidate will assume full accountability for delivering the next major defence programme, ensuring all work meets defined scope, schedule and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process across all relevant project elements.
• Develop and maintain effective supply chain relationships, ensuring fair and reasonable treatment.
• Ensure all installed products meet required technical approvals.
• Lead and coordinate design consultants to ensure information aligns with budget and procurement strategy and oversee timely production of working drawings by trade contractors.
• Challenge and guide design solutions, methods, and techniques to support programme delivery, improve buildability, and reduce whole‑life costs.
• Ensure full understanding, application and compliance with all contractual requirements.
• Identify, communicate and manage risk mitigation measures and associated opportunities, ensuring commercial considerations are understood and controlled.

Skills and Experience

• Strong professional presence with proven leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience in leading large teams and major projects.
• Ability to manage multiple disciplines, interfaces and work sequencing effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of supply chain management and procurement strategies.
• Strong experience with quality assurance processes.
• Ability to manage subcontract accounts and project final account forecasts as part of wider project financial controls.
• Proven capability in identifying and maximising revenue opportunities within projects.
• Formal health and safety training, minimum SMSTS or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience in testing and commissioning of complete MEP installations.