MEP Project Director

Role: MEP Project Director Location: Oxford Salary: Up to £120,000 + Car Allowance + Travel Allowance + Benefits A leading organisation in the construction sector is seeking a Project Director to join its Building Services team in Oxford. The business is committed to operating responsibly and inclusively, delivering high-quality Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health engineering across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, education, defence and data centres. The Project Director will be responsible for overseeing the completion of an existing major project while also managing a portfolio of tenders. The successful candidate will assume full accountability for delivering the next major defence programme, ensuring all work meets defined scope, schedule and quality expectations. Key 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. Skills and Experience: * Strong professional presence with proven leadership and communication skills. * Demonstrable experience in leading large teams and major projects. * Ability to manage multiple disciplines, interfaces and work sequencing effectively. * Comprehensive understanding of supply chain management and procurement strategies. * Strong experience with quality assurance processes. * Ability to manage subcontract accounts and project final account forecasts as part of wider project financial controls. * Proven capability in identifying and maximising revenue opportunities within projects. * Formal health and safety training, minimum SMSTS or equivalent. * Knowledge and experience in testing and commissioning of complete MEP installations