Manchester
Job Title : MEP Director (Building Services) Job Location : Manchester Job Type : Permanent Client Overview Our client is a well-known M&E consultancy with over 3 decades of history in building services and offices across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and London. Their team takes pride in providing economically and environmentally sustainable M&E designs and consultancy services across a wide range of projects including hotels, commercial, data centres, education, student accommodation, mixed use, sports and leisure, healthcare, industrial, residential, etc. Due to constant expansion, they are now looking for a dynamic and commercially astute Director with a strong background in Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineering within the Building Services sector. This is a strategic leadership role for someone ready to take ownership of M&E projects, drive business growth, and shape the future of the M&E team within a thriving consultancy. The role will be based in Manchester so candidates should be local or be willing to relocate. Role Overview • Project Leadership: Oversee and manage the delivery of high-profile building services design projects from inception to completion., • Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging existing industry connections to win work and expand the client base., • Team Growth & Recruitment: Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers and consultants, actively participating in recruitment and talent development., • Client Engagement: Maintain and grow relationships with key clients, ensuring exceptional service and repeat business., • Strategic Planning: Contribute to the company’s strategic direction, including service offerings, market positioning, and operational improvements., • Financial Oversight: Monitor project budgets, profitability, and resource allocation to ensure commercial success. Requirements • Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering or relevant subject., • Proven experience in Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineering within the Building Services industry., • Outstanding leadership and project management skills., • A well-established client network in the UK building services market, ideally with the ability to bring work or clients., • Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and team leadership., • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growth and innovation., • Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it is desirable. Benefits • A starting salary of up to £90,000 per annum (DoE), • Car Allowance paid monthly on top of your salary, • Annual bonus - Discretionary based on company and individual performance, • Company Pension Scheme - 5% matched, • 25 days of annual leave + public holidays, • Private Healthcare, • Long Service Bonus, • Flexible working arrangements Next Steps If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated CV or reach out to Lusona Consultancy for a confidential conversation. If this role isn’t quite the right fit but you’re exploring new opportunities, we would be happy to assist you in finding the perfect match.