Associate Director - MEP Engineering in London

Location – Remote working / London office

Salary – Competitive

Reports to – CEO

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.

The company offers various benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave for work-life balance.
• Hybrid and flexible work opportunities.
• 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.
• 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.

For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit SRVO on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at 020 7702 0701, quoting the reference number #LI-RR1.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.