Location
London

Hours
Flexible hours with willingness to work weekends and evenings as required

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The Associate Project Director - MEP is responsible for the overall management of the MEP Lifecycle Plan covering the entire London estate within the Engineering Team. This includes overseeing the development of an updated and accurate lifecycle plan; establishing all management processes and procedures within the team for continuous plan management; and developing and executing the optimal delivery lifecycle strategy for the next five to ten years.

You will work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders including the existing supply chain responsible for maintaining the MEP services lifecycle plan, external consultancy advisors for audit and verification, and internal teams such as Technical Portfolio Managers, Facilities Management, Hypercare, Capital Projects, and Surveying.

The role involves full management of all MEP-related supply chain within the portfolio, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met, handling contract governance, and driving service delivery improvements. You will ensure quality assurance, performance monitoring, and integration management of the Lifecycle Plan across all relevant Engineering Team functions.

Drive transformational development and culture change within Engineering Operations by challenging and improving existing processes to enable more efficient working methods. Champion innovation in service delivery across property functions and support alignment of operational delivery to the strategic outcomes and values of both the Engineering Team and The Crown Estate (TCE).

Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining the MEP Lifecycle Plan
- Securing stakeholder approval and alignment
- Coordinating lifecycle delivery across supply partners
- Validating plans through technical assurance
- Integrating lifecycle planning into business operations
- Supporting portfolio-wide lifecycle activities
- Developing lifecycle project pipelines and delivery strategies
- Managing lifecycle budgets, performance, and compliance
- Monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and stakeholder reporting
- Providing technical lifecycle expertise across the estate
- Driving innovation, asset reliability, and continuous improvement
- Managing lifecycle programmes and engineering strategy implementation

Experience
- Over 8 years of engineering experience
- Over 5 years of building services experience
- Experience in change management and operational transition planning
- Experience developing and implementing procedures, standards, and guides for operational excellence
- Experience in operational facilities management to meet KPIs
- Proven knowledge of technical services, sustainability, and energy management
- Proven knowledge of building regulations, legislation compliance, and best working practice
- Financial acumen to manage budgets and contract costs
- Skilled in writing effective business reports and developing processes

About you
- Leading personal profile capable of representing the business externally while managing a diverse team
- Progressive attitude towards implementation in complex and demanding environments, embracing change, innovation, and new ideas
- Committed to outstanding customer service
- Meticulous, conscientious, and driven with excellent organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic thinker with the ability to implement continual improvements to service delivery
- Willingness and flexibility to work weekends and evenings as required

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Building Engineering related subjects
- Good understanding of operational carbon reduction