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