Associate Director - MEP

NewHire; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/Travel Allowance

Travel allowance

Job summary

NewHire in Reading, United Kingdom, is seeking a Chartered MEP Associate Director to lead major project workstreams, manage key client relationships, and shape the growth of a regional building services team.

You will own major workstreams, coordinate across the full MEP spectrum, and mentor the next generation of leaders while driving commercial performance and strategic work-winning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer with strong MEP design knowledge.
• Proven experience leading complex building services projects.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to develop long-term client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Own major project workstreams and primary client contact.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary coordination across MEP spectrum.
• Contribute to bid preparation and work-winning activity.
• Mentor leaders within the team.
• Monitor project profitability and delivery standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

MEP design

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder communication

Team mentoring

Education

Chartered engineer

Job description

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?