MEP Project Director

MEP Project Director Listed Leisure & Stadium Refurbishment Tier 1 Building Services Contractor London £120,000 - £125,000 + Package A tier-one Building Services contractor is looking to appoint a mechanically biased MEP Project Director to lead a major listed sports and leisure refurbishment in Greater London. The business is strengthening its London and Home Counties leadership team and requires a senior project lead to take ownership of a technically complex scheme from pre-construction through to completion. The initial phase is valued at approximately £25m and will involve the comprehensive refurbishment and modernisation of a landmark 1960s sports and leisure venue. The MEP scope sits alongside major building-fabric works, including roof and window upgrades, while the facility will be fully decommissioned during the construction programme. A potential future stadium phase could increase the overall project value to approximately £35m - £40m, creating a long-term opportunity for the successful candidate. The scheme is currently in PCSA, with contract conversion expected later this year and an overall programme of approximately two and a quarter years. Key Responsibilities: * Act as the overall MEP project lead, reporting directly to the Regional Director. * Lead the mechanical delivery strategy across pre-construction, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover. * Work alongside an established Senior Electrical Project Manager to ensure fully integrated MEP delivery. * Manage the project team, specialist subcontractors and supply-chain partners. * Lead programme development, resource planning and delivery sequencing. * Oversee design coordination, technical submissions, buildability reviews and installation strategy. * Manage procurement, long-lead items, package scope and commercial risk. * Take ownership of NEC Option A commercial and contractual obligations. * Monitor cost, programme, risk, quality and project performance. * Chair client, consultant, commercial and project progress meetings. * Coordinate MEP delivery with the main works, heritage requirements and wider refurbishment programme. * Oversee testing, commissioning, completion and handover activities. * Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance. What We’re Looking For: * Proven experience as an MEP Project Director, Senior Project Director or Senior Project Manager. * Strong mechanical Building Services background. * Experience leading major MEP refurbishment or complex redevelopment projects. * Detailed working knowledge of NEC Option A contracts. * Experience managing programme, risk and commercial delivery under a fixed-price contract. * Leisure, stadium or complex public-venue experience would be highly advantageous. * Experience working on listed buildings, heritage-sensitive projects or complex refurbishment environments. * Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage senior teams and specialist subcontractors. * Excellent commercial awareness, client-facing ability and stakeholder-management skills. * Ideally based within Greater London or Kent due to the project location and access requirements. What’s On Offer? ✅ £120,000 - £125,000 basic salary. ✅ Travel expenses covered. ✅ Private medical insurance. ✅ Enhanced pension scheme. ✅ 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays. ✅ Permanent senior leadership appointment. ✅ Long-term, high-profile refurbishment programme. ✅ Opportunity to lead a significant MEP package for a tier-one Building Services contractor