Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Project Director
East Croydon, South London (with travel to sites and hybrid working)

Who Are Walter Lilly?

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities, construction and maintenance services for luxurious residential homes, iconic landmark and heritage buildings, across London and the Home Counties.

This year, the Company celebrates its 100th anniversary since our establishment in 1924.

Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects developed over the last century, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.

We now seek an M&E Project Director to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

- Salary commensurate with experience
- Yearly discretionary performance bonus in December
- Car allowance plus reasonable travel expenses
- 26 days’ annual leave per annum increasing with service plus Bank Holidays
- Two paid volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, personal accident cover
- Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- High-quality training and continuous personal development opportunities
- Reimbursement of fees for one relevant professional body membership
- Flexible and hybrid working patterns where appropriate
- Fresh fruit, a monthly team meal, social events, and long service rewards
- Cycle to work and electric car leasing schemes

The Culture

At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

Walter Lilly is committed to looking after its people and offers a range of health-related benefits including wellbeing days, an Employee Assistance Programme and support from in-house trained Mental Health First Aiders. We are also passionate about improving the local communities in which we operate, targeting tangible social value outcomes that make a meaningful difference to everyday lives and the environment.

The Role

As our M&E Project Director, you will oversee construction projects and offer mechanical and electronic technical advice. You'll also allocate staff to new projects and monitor performance.

Monitoring M&E Managers’ and Assistant M&E Managers’ performance, you will lead the design coordination and information flow between the building services and building structure, and oversee final finishes on specific projects.

You will produce a detailed commissioning programme and manage the commissioning process, coordinating utility installations in alignment with other building-services-related statutory authorities. You'll take ownership of reviews and improve all MEP department documentation processes.

Working collaboratively across all departments, you will lead, develop and implement good communication skills across the whole project team, embracing our team ethos.

About You

To be considered as a M&E Project Director, you will need to demonstrate:

- Proven experience in a leadership role
- A clear understanding of pre-construction duties, including, tender period engagement, tender evaluations, technical questions
- Engagement in winning work strategies
- Ability to manage a team
- A track record of successfully dealing with utility suppliers
- Experience in completing projects of varying value, type and complexity
- Extensive MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) technical knowledge
- Extensive construction knowledge
- An understanding of programming principles
- A clear understanding of CDP requirements, processes and responsibilities
- Appropriate health and safety, CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid qualifications, or the willingness to obtain
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Relevant professional qualification(s)

Other organisations may call this role Site Project Manager, Contract Manager, Building Site Manager, or Construction Project Manager.

How to Apply

So, if your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.

Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out.