Reading, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/07/2026
A senior leadership opportunity has opened for a Chartered MEP Associate Director to drive project delivery, lead key client relationships and shape the growth of a high-performing regional building services team.
If you’re confident leading large, complex projects while influencing commercial performance and business development, this is your moment to step into a role with real impact.
The Opportunity
You will own major project workstreams, act as the primary client contact, and oversee multi-disciplinary coordination across the full MEP spectrum. Beyond delivery, you’ll play a key role in shaping local growth, supporting work-winning activity and mentoring the next generation of leaders within the team.
This isn’t just a technical leadership role—it’s a chance to influence strategy, grow a regional office and build a lasting legacy in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Why You’ll Want This Role
- Lead major multi-disciplinary schemes as the main client contact
- Drive project profitability, commercial performance and delivery standards
- Contribute to bid preparation and strategic work-winning activity
- Support development of a growing regional office and help shape team culture
- Delegate, manage and check delivery of engineering teams and specialists
- Monitor expenditure, resource needs and report to senior management
- Maintain technical quality, risk management and compliance
Requirements
What You Bring
- Chartered engineer with strong technical understanding of MEP design
- Strong electrical engineering background with awareness of other disciplines
- Proven experience leading complex building services projects
- Excellent written, spoken and stakeholder communication skills
- Ability to lead teams, motivate others and manage challenging situations
- Strong organisational, planning and commercial awareness
- Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships
The Package
- Salary: Up to £88,000
- Car/Travel Allowance + additional travel allowance
- Full-time, permanent position based in Reading (RG1 1LX)
Ready to take the next step in your MEP leadership career?
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