Project Director — Major Carbon Neutral Transition Project (UK Airport)
Location: UK Airport (full project details disclosed on application)
Salary: Excellent package, including lodge and travel expenses, bonus, car or car allowance + long-term project commitment (5 years)
Recruiter: Mech Electrics Ltd — retained search partner
About the Opportunity
Mech Electrics Ltd are proud to be the retained recruitment partner for the UK’s leading specialist in delivering complex, high-value energy infrastructure and decarbonisation projects.
We are exclusively recruiting for a Project Director to lead a landmark, multi-phase infrastructure and energy project at one of the UK’s major airports. This transformative programme will transition all property assets across the estate to carbon neutral operation by 2030 — a high-profile, nationally significant undertaking.
The Project Scope
At the heart of this £250M programme is the construction of a £75M Major Energy Centre, incorporating:
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Air Source and Heat Source Pumps
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District Heating Network covering the entire airport estate
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Comprehensive Energy Upgrades to existing and new buildings
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Complete Electrical Infrastructure Overhaul — enabling a fully electric campus, with infrastructure to support plant, machinery, vehicles, and EV charging networks
This is a complex, multi-disciplinary project that will shape the future of sustainable infrastructure delivery in the UK.
The Role
As Project Director, you will:
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Lead the pre-construction and planning phase (12 months) — working alongside in-house design, commercial, and pre-construction teams
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Develop the project’s milestone deliverables and strategy across its life cycle to 2030
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Oversee the safe, efficient, and commercially sound delivery of the entire scheme
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Act as a senior figurehead, liaising closely with the client’s leadership team, external stakeholders, contractors, and design consultants
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Manage risk, programme, commercial performance, and quality outcomes
Candidate Profile
We’re looking for a senior, proven leader with:
✔️ A demonstrable track record of delivering major, complex MEP projects — ideally incorporating Energy Centres, District Heating, and Electrical Infrastructure
✔️ Experience in managing projects valued at least £50M+
✔️ A strong understanding of carbon reduction technologies, modern infrastructure systems, and airport or estate-wide projects
✔️ The ability to strategically plan and lead pre-construction activities, whilst managing large, multi-disciplinary teams over a long project lifecycle
✔️ A collaborative, forward-thinking, and pragmatic leadership style
Why Apply?
✅ Be part of a high-profile, nationally significant project that will garner major public attention
✅ Join the UK’s leading specialist contractor in sustainable infrastructure — with in-house design, commercial, pre-construction, and operational delivery expertise
✅ Enjoy a long-term, 5-year leadership role on a complex, flagship programme
✅ Enhance your CV with a career-defining project in the decarbonisation and infrastructure sector
How to Apply
If you’re a senior MEP Project Director or leader with relevant experience — we’d love to speak to you
Apply via CV Library
Contact our retained search team at Mech Electrics Ltd | Angus Eddowes | (phone number removed) |
Or submit your CV via Bullhorn if you’re already registered with us
All applications will be handled in strict confidence