Listed Leisure & Stadium Refurbishment
Tier 1 Building Services Contractor
London
£120,000 - £125,000 + Package
A tier-one Building Services contractor is looking to appoint a mechanically biased MEP Project Director to lead a major listed sports and leisure refurbishment in Greater London.
The business is strengthening its London and Home Counties leadership team and requires a senior project lead to take ownership of a technically complex scheme from pre-construction through to completion.
The initial phase is valued at approximately £25m and will involve the comprehensive refurbishment and modernisation of a landmark 1960s sports and leisure venue. The MEP scope sits alongside major building-fabric works, including roof and window upgrades, while the facility will be fully decommissioned during the construction programme.
A potential future stadium phase could increase the overall project value to approximately £35m - £40m, creating a long-term opportunity for the successful candidate.
The scheme is currently in PCSA, with contract conversion expected later this year and an overall programme of approximately two and a quarter years.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the overall MEP project lead, reporting directly to the Regional Director.
* Lead the mechanical delivery strategy across pre-construction, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
* Work alongside an established Senior Electrical Project Manager to ensure fully integrated MEP delivery.
* Manage the project team, specialist subcontractors and supply-chain partners.
* Lead programme development, resource planning and delivery sequencing.
* Oversee design coordination, technical submissions, buildability reviews and installation strategy.
* Manage procurement, long-lead items, package scope and commercial risk.
* Take ownership of NEC Option A commercial and contractual obligations.
* Monitor cost, programme, risk, quality and project performance.
* Chair client, consultant, commercial and project progress meetings.
* Coordinate MEP delivery with the main works, heritage requirements and wider refurbishment programme.
* Oversee testing, commissioning, completion and handover activities.
* Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience as an MEP Project Director, Senior Project Director or Senior Project Manager.
* Strong mechanical Building Services background.
* Experience leading major MEP refurbishment or complex redevelopment projects.
* Detailed working knowledge of NEC Option A contracts.
* Experience managing programme, risk and commercial delivery under a fixed-price contract.
* Leisure, stadium or complex public-venue experience would be highly advantageous.
* Experience working on listed buildings, heritage-sensitive projects or complex refurbishment environments.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage senior teams and specialist subcontractors.
* Excellent commercial awareness, client-facing ability and stakeholder-management skills.
* Ideally based within Greater London or Kent due to the project location and access requirements.
What’s On Offer?
✅ £120,000 - £125,000 basic salary.
✅ Travel expenses covered.
✅ Private medical insurance.
✅ Enhanced pension scheme.
✅ 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays.
✅ Permanent senior leadership appointment.
✅ Long-term, high-profile refurbishment programme.
✅ Opportunity to lead a significant MEP package for a tier-one Building Services contractor
Salary description
£115000.00 - £125000.00 per year