MEP Project Director

Kier Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an MEP Project Director to oversee the delivery of major construction projects in the Life Sciences/Healthcare sector. You will lead project teams and ensure compliance with safety standards while managing stakeholder communication and commercial performance. This full-time role offers a competitive benefits package and is based primarily in Rushden and London.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Construction and professional qualification.
• CSCS and SMSTS accreditation.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and construction process from concept to completion.
• Ensure compliance with SHE standards.
• Manage project strategy and stakeholder communication.
• Oversee commercial performance and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree or HND in Construction

Job description

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At Kier, we're looking for an MEP Project Director to join and operate within our Major Projects sector.

You will lead the delivery of a major construction project in the Life Sciences/Healthcare sector, driving excellence across safety, quality, commercial performance, and team leadership, ensuring every project meets our high standards and client expectations.

Location: Office/Site-based. Likely split between Rushden and London.
Business Unit: Kier Mechanical & Electrical (Kier Strategic Projects).
Reporting to: Operations Director.
Working Hours: Full-time, Permanent. May require some travel or staying away.

What will you do?

As the MEP Project Director, you will:

• Lead the design and construction process from concept to completion.
• Ensure compliance with SHE standards and promote a safety-first culture.
• Manage project strategy, programme delivery, and stakeholder communication.
• Oversee commercial performance, cost control, and contract compliance.
• Develop and empower project teams, ensuring high performance and succession planning.
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent Kier professionally.

What do you need?

• Degree or HND in Construction and professional qualification (or working towards).
• Exposure to technically challenging sectors is advantageous.
• CSCS and SMSTS accreditation.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role on a major project within Kier, bringing your expertise to lead the team on a high-value project.

The role offers a market-leading benefits package, which can be discussed at the application stage.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! Even if you don't tick every box, please apply, and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits
We offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. More information about benefits can be found here.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a priority. We're proud of our initiatives, but we know there's always more to do. Our employees help shape our diversity and inclusion policies, and our D&I action plan reflects this effort.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria are offered an interview.

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