Project Director

RTL Group Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 M&E contractor in the UK seeks an experienced MEP Project Director (Electrical Bias) to oversee high-value projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background, proven experience in managing large residential or commercial developments, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers a market-leading salary, executive benefits, and opportunities for career progression within a respected organization.

Benefits

Market-leading salary and executive benefits package

Opportunity to lead high-profile landmark schemes

Career progression within a respected Tier 1 contractor

Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering major MEP projects within a Tier 1 M&E or main contracting environment.
• Experience managing large residential and/or commercial developments.
• Confident leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex, high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale MEP packages with a strong focus on electrical systems.
• Manage project teams, including project managers, design managers, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, industry standards, and legislative requirements.
• Build and maintain excellent client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or similar

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a major Tier 1 M&E contractor with an industry-leading reputation for delivering complex residential and commercial projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of large-scale developments, the business is expanding and now seeking an exceptional MEP Project Director (Electrical Bias) to lead flagship schemes from pre-construction through to handover.

The Role

As the MEP Project Director, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of large multi-million-pound projects. Working closely with internal teams, clients, consultants, and main contractors, you will drive best-in-class engineering, safety, and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale MEP packages with a strong focus on electrical systems.
• Oversee project planning, engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage project teams, including project managers, design managers, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, industry standards, and legislative requirements.
• Maintain strong commercial oversight, managing budgets, forecasts, variations, and risk.
• Build and maintain excellent client and stakeholder relationships.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Support tender input, value engineering, and strategic project decisions.

About You

• Proven track record delivering major MEP projects within a Tier 1 M&E or main contracting environment.
• Strong electrical engineering background with deep technical understanding.
• Experience managing large residential and/or commercial developments.
• Confident leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex, high-value projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and influence outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or similar (preferred).
• Chartered status desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Market-leading salary and executive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead high-profile landmark schemes
• Career progression within a respected Tier 1 contractor
• Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team

How to Apply

To apply, please send your up-to-date CV