Job Introduction
Skillset: MEP and AFO Project Director
Job location: North Acton to Copthall
Accessible by public transport? yes
Working hours: Weekdays
Contract: Permanent
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part‐time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role
The Project Director is accountable for leading the successful delivery of a £600M portfolio of Building and MEP works across 11 assets within the London Tunnels Section of HS2. This role spans the full lifecycle—from design, through construction, to commissioning—ensuring safe, efficient, and high‐quality delivery aligned with client objectives.
Role Responsibility
Delivery Leadership
Take full accountability for the end‐to‐end delivery of Building and MEP scopes (£600M) across 11 assets, including shafts and headhouses. Oversee all project phases: design integration, construction execution, testing, and commissioning.
Ensure delivery meets programme, cost, quality, and safety targets, driving improvements through each phase of the works.
Strategic Supply Chain Management
Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key supply chain partners.
Foster a collaborative, high‐performance culture across all delivery partners.
Drive supply chain alignment with programme objectives, promoting innovation and efficiency.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Understand client objectives, drivers, and success criteria and align delivery strategy and execution plans to meet or exceed client expectations.
Establish and maintain trusted, senior‐level relationships with the client leadership team.
Team Leadership & Culture
Shape, lead, and develop a high‐performing multi‐disciplinary team.
Promote an open, inclusive, and collaborative culture that empowers individuals and supports continuous development.
Provide clear direction, coaching, and leadership to senior project staff.
Governance & Performance
Ensure strong project governance, controls, and reporting are in place across all assets.
Manage risk proactively, ensuring mitigation strategies are implemented effectively.
Drive continuous improvement across delivery, safety, and operational performance.
The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience delivering large‐scale infrastructure or construction programmes (£100M+ ideally £500M+)
Strong background in Building and MEP systems delivery within complex major infrastructure environments
Demonstrated ability to lead multi‐asset or multi‐project portfolios
Excellent client‐facing and stakeholder management skills
Track record of building and leading high‐performing teams and supply chains
Strong commercial, contractual, and risk management capability
Behaviours and Attributes
Strategic thinker with strong delivery focus
Collaborative and relationship‐driven
Resilient, decisive, and outcome‐oriented
Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Passionate about developing people and building capability
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position are offered an interview.
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