Senior MEP Lead

YTL Construction UK is seeking an exceptional Senior MEP lead for the delivery of major, complex developments, with an immediate focus on the landmark YTL Arena project. 

This is a strategic leadership role requiring an individual who has successfully delivered large-scale and complex projects with Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) packages valued at least £50 million and above. 

You'll not only lead MEP delivery but will play a key role in establishing and developing the core MEP delivery organisation for one of the UK's most significant entertainment and mixed-use developments.

This role offers the opportunity to influence how major projects are delivered by integrating best practices from the UK, Asia-Pacific and international markets.

What you'll do

You will:

• be a commercially astute, forward-thinking leader who thrives in complex stakeholder environments, values international collaboration and challenges traditional project delivery
• lead the design, integration, procurement and delivery of MEP systems in line with technical standards, UK regulations, client requirements and programme timelines
• offer a combination of strategic vision, technical MEP expertise and leadership to manage risk, drive collaboration and ensure seamless delivery across diverse projects.

You'll offer significant experience in these core areas:

Strategic leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major MEP packages from pre-construction to handover.
• Act as MEP lead for the YTL Arena, aligning strategy with programme, commercial, and operational goals.
• Champion safety, quality, sustainability, and governance excellence.

Leadership and team development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing MEP team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support the growth of YTL's in-house MEP capability and collaborate with Malaysia-based teams.

Stakeholder management

• Manage key relationships across clients, contractors, authorities, and leadership teams (UK & Malaysia).
• Lead stakeholder engagement, decision-making, and governance forums.
• Proactively identify and resolve risks, issues, and delays.

Design and technical leadership

• Oversee design to ensure quality, compliance, and performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination and drive innovation, standardisation, and value optimisation.

Commercial and risk management

• Manage MEP packages (£50m+) including procurement and contractor engagement.
• Drive value engineering, cost control, and effective risk and change management.

International collaboration

• Work across the UK and Malaysia teams to share knowledge and best practice.
• Promote global expertise, innovation, and diverse collaboration.

Commissioning and operational readiness

• Lead commissioning, testing, and handover strategies.
• Ensure systems meet performance goals and support operational transition.

What you'll need

• Proven delivery of major projects with MEP package values of £50m+ across complex sectors (e.g. arenas, stadia, data centres, transport, healthcare, mixed use).
• Significant experience in MEP project delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing consultants, contractors and specialist supply chains.
• Strong experience in commissioning, handover and operational readiness of complex building systems.
• Highly competent in commercial, contractual, and risk management within international and multicultural environments.
• Credible, resilient leader with the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Willing to challenge convention, embrace innovation and lead with integrity and accountability.
• Experience delivering international projects and managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Exposure to diverse construction markets and delivery methodologies is highly desirable.
• Ideally you'll have a:
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred (CIBSE, IMechE, IET or equivalent).
• Project management qualification desirable (PMP, APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Relevant H&S and site certifications (SMSTS/SSSTS/NEBOSH, CSCS or equivalent).

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• A car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. 

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.