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MEP Project Director
About this role
Project Type: Construction of a new office building and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility We are seeking an experienced and dynamic MEP Project Director to lead the delivery of a technically complex, high-value (£20m+) Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) project in Bristol. The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of the project, ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance, and team leadership throughout.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Project Leadership Provide overall leadership across one or multiple complex projects or programmes. Oversee the full project lifecycle from pre-construction, design coordination and procurement through construction, commissioning and final handover. Define and implement clear delivery strategies aligned with programme, commercial, safety, and quality objectives. Commercial & Financial Management Take full ownership of project Profit & Loss, ensuring delivery in line with approved margins and forecasts.
Lead monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) in collaboration with the commercial team. Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities across the project portfolio. Oversee variation and change management, ensuring all scope changes are properly documented, costed, negotiated, and agreed. Programme & Planning Oversight Oversee the development and ongoing management of detailed contract programmes.
Ensure alignment between M&E works and main contractor/client programmes. Monitor programme performance, identify risks to delivery, and implement recovery plans where required. Team Leadership & Resource Management Lead, manage, and mentor senior project teams including Project Managers, Engineers, and Site Managers. Ensure appropriate resourcing across all projects, including direct labour, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
Set clear performance expectations and drive accountability across project teams. Subcontractor & Supply Chain Management Oversee performance of specialist M&E subcontractors to ensure compliance with scope, programme, quality, and safety requirements. Define and manage procurement strategies, including early engagement and tracking of long-lead equipment and plant. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the senior point of contact for clients, consultants, and key internal and external stakeholders.