MEP Project Director (Aviation)
Location: Heathrow (Airside)
Salary: £110,000 + Package
Project Value: £30million +
Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

I'm currently working with a leading main contractor delivering a major infrastructure upgrade within a live airport environment. They are looking to appoint an MEP Project Director to take ownership of a high-value, technically complex project at one of the UK's busiest airports.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a flagship scheme within a mission-critical, highly regulated environment, where precision, safety, and coordination are paramount.

The Project

• £30million+ MEPH and life safety systems project
• NEC Contract
• Current phase transitioning from strip-out into delivery and installation

The project involves a mix of direct labour, specialist subcontractors, and airport-approved supply chain partners, all operating within a live operational setting.

The Role - MEP Project Director

As MEP Project Director, you will take full ownership of the successful delivery of the MEP package, leading the project from design through to handover.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing overall leadership across all MEP delivery activities
• Managing the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to commissioning and completion
• Coordinating works within a live airport environment, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Leading multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, public health, and life safety systems
• Driving programme delivery, cost control, and quality standards
• Overseeing NEC4 contract administration, change control, and risk mitigation
• Managing key stakeholder relationships across client teams, operational staff, and contractors
• Driving project controls, including programme management using tools such as Primavera P6

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Extensive experience delivering MEP projects within complex, live environments (aviation highly desirable)
• Proven track record leading high-value projects (£15m+)
• Strong expertise in NEC contracts (NEC4 preferred)
• Deep understanding of CDM regulations, Building Safety requirements, and compliance standards
• Experience managing HV/LV systems, fire and life safety systems, HVAC, and public health packages
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Strong commercial acumen, including cost planning, procurement strategy, and value engineering

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Professional accreditation (e.g. CEng, MCIBSE, MAPM) - desirable
• SMSTS certification
• Eligible for airside clearance/pass
• Typically 10+ years' experience in M&E project delivery, with leadership at senior level

Why Apply?

• Lead a flagship aviation project in a live operational environment
• Exposure to high-profile infrastructure and complex stakeholder environments
• Senior leadership role with full project ownership and strategic input
• Competitive salary and package (£110k + package)

If you're an experienced MEP leader ready to step into a Project Director role on a major infrastructure project, I'd be keen to speak with you.