Associate Director - MEP Engineering in London

We are on a mission to become the leading force in residential property management services. The global residential property management industry is currently undergoing a digital transformation and Odevo is at the forefront of this transformation. Our mission is to radically simplify living for families and individuals by delivering highly attractive and efficient property management services to building owners and associations as well as to residents.

Our core belief is that digital technology combined with great people will play a central role in delivering a step change in how boards and residents experience property management. What we do matters to billions of people across the world. Residential real estate is the world’s largest asset class and buying a home is often the biggest investment a person or family will ever make. But the residential property management industry is lagging behind when it comes to customer focus and digitalization. That is why we formed Odevo.

Leading property management companies in the Nordics, UK, Germany and US have already joined forces to form Odevo and over the last 6 years Odevo’s revenues have grown 50-fold to become a leading international player. Our ambition is to continue to grow rapidly organically and by attracting additional companies to join us in both existing and new markets.

We deliver our property management services with custom developed software to simplify living and make life easier for property owners, association boards, residents and very importantly our own property management professionals. We make complex topics such as managing property finances and the daily maintenance of buildings easy, and we automate time-consuming everyday tasks so people can spend more time on things that they really enjoy.

We are now a 10,000 employee company with a start-up mentality. We aspire to break new ground through innovation, and we actively cultivate a workplace where we can grow as individuals and have fun while achieving great things together. To continue our ambitious growth journey, we are now looking for people who share our vision to join us on a journey that will continue to transform the property management industry on a global scale.

About SRVO: SRVO is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy, providing a full range of surveying, project and consultancy services, along with Risk Assessments throughout the UK. SRVO supports both the commercial and residential sectors, we are proud of our great reputation and the relationships built with our clients over many years. Our mission is to transform the property landscape with safe and sustainable solutions.

At SRVO, we set up people to succeed, giving them the tools and support that they need to do so. This includes providing our people with a clear path to career development and a broad variety of experience, whilst also providing technology and tools that enable them to flourish. We recognise the individual capabilities and contributions of all our people as we do this, in a supportive environment where wellbeing is prioritised. We foster an ambitious environment, where people strive to improve and be challenged whilst also enjoying the work that they do. We are open and clear regarding reward and seek to deliver a leading approach that recognises great people.

Benefits:

• 24 days annual leave for work-life balance.
• Hybrid and flexible work opportunities.
• Financial support for personal development.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses.
• Discretionary Bonus.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced commercially minded business leader to deliver expert consultancy services across all mechanical electrical and public health systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the mobilisation of new business, developing asset lists, conducting asset life-cycle surveys, and managing M&E maintenance tenders and contractors. This role requires a strategic thinker who can grow new business opportunities and build a high-performing team to deliver exceptional M&E consultancy services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the mobilisation of new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain clients.
• Develop comprehensive asset lists and conduct asset lifecycle surveys.
• Develop, sell and manage proposals to support at every stage of a property’s lifecycle from acquisition and operation, to modernisation and replacement of equipment.
• Produce detailed M&E long-term maintenance plans to ensure optimal asset performance.
• Oversee the preparation and management of M&E maintenance tenders.
• Manage relationships with M&E contractors to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with property teams to provide M&E support and expertise.
• Review and support on latent defects and commissioning issues across major residential developments including supporting on challenging these issues back to developers/installers.
• Ensure seamless integration of M&E services within property management operations.
• Build and lead a high-performing M&E consultancy team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the consultancy division.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners.

Key skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CEng, MCIBSE, MIET) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in M&E consultancy within the UK market, including knowledge of UK building regulations and standards.
• Proven track record of successful business mobilisation and team leadership in the M&E sector.
• Strong understanding of asset management, M&E maintenance, and contractor management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• A full clean driving license and be willing to travel as part of their day to day working activity. There may be occasions when an overnight stay is necessary.
• An excellent understanding of relevant legislation.
• Excellent technical skills and a good understanding of software and systems relevant to this sector.
• Ability to hold an autonomous role with excellent time management.
• High levels of literacy and written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Plan and organise workloads to meet strict service delivery timeframes.
• Understanding of the relevant British Standards relating to fire and life safety systems and Health and Safety.
• Confident and self-aware with the ability to communicate professionally.
• Able to maintain performance while working autonomously.
• Able to build and maintain long-term professional relationships both internally and externally.
• Effective organisation to ensure priorities, goals and deadlines are achieved.

Application Process: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.