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MEP Commercial Operations Director – Construction (M5)
About
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site:
Within our Construct business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The Project
Hyperscale Data Centre – West London
This is a large-scale, high-tech construction project focused on delivering a state-of-the-art hyperscale data centre facility. The role will involve overseeing MEP commercial operations and financial governance across all phases of construction, ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and successful delivery.
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
Safety First – Going Home Safe And Well
Advocating Mace's value of Safety First, and being accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. Possessing advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. Championing a diverse and inclusive working environment and understanding the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
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Client Focus – Deliver On Our Promise
Directing and supervising delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. Owning the relationship and acting as primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and being responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities. Being responsible for key client relationship management and converting the client’s vision into a deliverable onsite plan.
Integrity – Always Do The Right Thing
Having full budgetary oversight and ensuring operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. Influencing long-term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. Committing to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and taking ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
Create Opportunity For Our People To Excel
Mentoring, coaching and developing your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience. Actively networking, innovating and seeking understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. Providing expert technical advice and leadership support to Delivery Teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.
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You’ll also have
Membership of MCIOB / MAPM / MRICS / MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the data centre or high-tech construction sector. Deep construction and MEP commercial management expertise. Strong MEP commercial and financial acumen. Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. (Dependant on geography with BUD approval)
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Primary Location
GB-GB-London
Organization
Mace Construct Limited
Schedule
Regular
Job Type
Full-time
Job Posting
26-Nov-2025, 1:47:32 PM
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