Client: Over the past 40 years our client has established itself as an industry leading M&E contractor operating within the UK. With a turnover in excess of £150M, you will be joining their commercial fitout and refurb division.

Having reputable name within the industry they benefit form a large amount of repeat business, with blue chip clients including: Overbury, Mace, Structuretone, Collins and Bovis. Projects range from £1M to £40M/. They are responsible for some of the Cities flagship new offices as well as the refits for some of London`s classic skyline.

Role: Mechanical Project Director – up to £130,000 + Travel + Pension + Healthcare + Bonus

Based in the London division the successful candidate will be reporting into a Regional Managing Director. He/she will have an emphasis on complete ownership of the project. Leading the technical, commercial and delivery function, they will have a large multidisciplined team working for them (Project size £50M.)

They are seeking a ‘Project Owner’ to take complete ownership of the MEP element of this fast and complex project.

Role/Responsibilities:

·      Tender review/validation

·      Design Management (reviewing design liaising with client, main contractor and consultants)

·      Managing the team and dealing with any people management issues

·      Formulation of procurement schedules

·      Procurement strategies

·      Value engineering

·      Development of design and build deliverables from specification

·      Development of contractor design portion from specifications

·      Production and review of technical submittals aligned to spec etc.

·      Packaging of works/ procurement – including preparing order and sub contract packages including analysing costs and making recommendations for ordering.

·      Cost control at all levels

·      Commenting, control and review of drawings

·      Monitoring of production through from preconstruction to construction

·      Planning, forecasting, preparing, monitoring and producing reports, programmes and the like (internal and external)

·      Avoiding corrective actions

·      Managing and Input to completion deliverables (O&M etc.)

·      Ensuring the businesses best interest are taken care of at all times

·      Keep daily records and written records all meetings

·      Managing daily / weekly deadlines as required.

·      Other items as may be directed to carry out.

The Ideal Candidate should have:

·      Must have experience leading MEP project over £20M

·      Must have major commercial, healthcare or pharmaceutical experience.

·      Strong communication, commercial and technical skills

·      Be within commuting distance of Slough

·      A willingness to develop their career and to strive towards promotion

·      Will be familiar working on large shell & core projects

·      A minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior management role

·      Ideally the candidate will have subcontracted to main contractors such as Sir Robert McAlpine, ISg, Wates, Mace and Lend Lease.

In return they offer:

·      A healthy pipeline of work

·      A competitive salary and package

·      Real opportunity for training and growth