M&E Project Director

Job Title: M&E Project Director
Salary: £110,000 - £120,000 plus travel and company package
Location: Central London

Company Description
I'm recruiting on behalf of a leading and highly regarded M&E Building Services Contractor in London, widely recognised as one of the most exciting companies to work for in the industry today. With an exceptional growth trajectory and a secured pipeline of major projects across the design & build, commercial office, retrofit, life sciences, and critical services sectors, they are delivering some of the most technically complex schemes across London Zones 1-6.

As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking a Project Director to take the lead on a £30 million pharmaceutical or commercial office scheme in Central London. This role is pivotal to the successful delivery of one of their flagship projects and offers a genuine opportunity to step into an Operations Management position in the near future as the business continues to scale.

The ideal candidate will be an established senior project leader with a background in large-scale M&E delivery, who is now looking to align with a progressive contractor offering long-term career growth, strategic influence, and leadership development at the highest level.

Company Information / Unique Selling Points

structured progression into Operations Manager position
Opportunity to work on landmark M&E projects
Long term relationships with tier one main contractors.
Collaborative and supportive team cultureWhat we're looking for:

Commutable to London 5 days per week.
Minimum 4 years' experience in a similar Senior M&E Project Management or Project Lead role within M&E, building services sector with ideally a tier one.
Electrical or Mechanical bias, but strong M&E knowledge is essential.
Overseeing major projects upwards of £20 million from inception till completion.
Experience conducting audits is essential.
Candidates with a H&S Co-ordinator background may be considered for development into the role (not the preferred route).
Open to candidates from other industries with transferable H&S experience.Responsibilities / Skills & Experience:

Lead the successful delivery of major M&E packages (typically £10M-£40M+) across commercial, infrastructure, healthcare, and mixed-use developments.
Provide strategic input into bid preparation, design development, programme planning, and commercial delivery.
Act as the senior point of contact for clients, consultants, principal contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Lead client-facing meetings and presentations, including progress updates, risk reviews, and commercial negotiations.
Drive commercial performance across all assigned projects, working closely with commercial teams to monitor budgets, manage variations, and ensure profitability.
Lead and mentor project managers, engineers, and site teams across all disciplines (mechanical, electrical, public health).
Oversee staff development, succession planning, and recruitment in collaboration with HR.
Ensure all installations meet technical specifications, client standards, and statutory regulations.
Provide oversight of design development and coordination activities, ensuring design intent is met through to final delivery.
Produce and deliver regular board-level reports on project performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
Attend internal leadership meetings and contribute to business planning and forecasting.Remuneration Package:

Competitive salary circa £110,000 - £120,000 plus full company package
Fully expensed travel
Discretionary performance bonus up to 10%
Contributory pension scheme
25 days annual leave
Career development support and progression into Operations Management