Project Director

Client: My client has established themselves as one of the UK’s premier M&E contractors. Following their formation almost 75 years ago, they have grown their turnover to over £250m per annum. The business boasts an envious track record of delivering some of the UK’s and London’s landmark projects. Typically the specialise in major shell and core projects in sectors such as; commercial offices, healthcare, pharmaceutical and education. Despite their size, this Tier 1 M&E Contractor has fantastic staff retention rates with a reputation for looking after their staff. They offer excellent exposure and internal training schemes with a hands-on approach to developing their staff. 

Role: MEP Project Director – South East London – Salary £110,000 - £120,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Full Travel Expenses + Pension + Healthcare + Bonus

The successful candidate will be based on a major refurbishment project within the sports & leisure sector.

Role/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.

The ideal candidate:

·        Experience delivering major shell and core projects

·        Experience managing projects to a minimum of £5m M&E value

·        The candidate will show longevity in previous employment

·        Must be technically astute and a good people manager

·        Strong professional presence with proven leadership and communication skills.

·        Demonstrable experience in leading large teams and major projects

·        Ideally the candidate will have subcontracted to main contractors such as Sir Robert McAlpine, Mace, Mulitplex, Kier Wates, etc

In return they offer:

·        A healthy pipeline of work with jobs secured for the next 3 years

·        The opportunity to move up the management ladder

·        A very competitive basic salary and an excellent bonus scheme.

·        Opportunity to deliver a flagship project from cradle to grave