Associate Director of MEP Services

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an Associate Director of MEP Services to lead the MEP & M&E Asset Services team. This role involves overseeing asset condition surveys across various sectors and driving operational excellence. Ideal candidates will be CIBSE Chartered Engineers with strong leadership skills and experience in MEP systems. The position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £95,000 plus benefits, including flexible working and private healthcare.

Benefits

Up to 20% Bonus

Flexible Working

Private Healthcare

Pension

Professional Development

Enhanced Holidays

Qualifications

• CIBSE Chartered Engineer with relevant degree and experience in MEP and asset surveys.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, compliance, and CAD/BIM tools.
• Experienced in leading projects, managing teams, and handling budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the MEP & M&E Asset Services department.
• Oversee the delivery of M&E asset condition surveys across varied buildings.
• Guide and support a small but growing team of surveyors and contractors.
• Work closely with Professional Services to deliver integrated solutions.
• Champion technology-led improvements, including AI-driven standardization.

Skills

CIBSE Chartered Engineer

MEP systems knowledge

Leadership skills

Compliance knowledge

CAD/BIM tools

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

Associate Director of MEP Services

UK-wide, hybrid

£75,000 - £95,000 + Up to 20% Bonus + Flexible Working + Private Healthcare + Pension + Professional Development + Enhanced Holidays + Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Engineer to take on a senior leadership role within a growing and innovative consultancy. You'll lead and strengthen existing departments, building the capabilities needed to support future growth and long‑term expansion.

Are you a Chartered Surveyor with deep experience in MEP/M&E and asset condition surveying, looking for a role where you can influence strategy, drive growth, and lead a high‑performing team?

Established for over 30 years, this built environment consultancy has evolved from a specialist CAD provider to a multidisciplinary firm with five distinct departments, delivering services to major NHS trusts, FM providers, universities, housing organisations, cultural institutions, and heritage estates. With offices in Bournemouth and Manchester, they are renowned for their friendly culture, excellent retention, and forward‑thinking approach to enhancing quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.

This role will involve leading and developing the MEP & M&E Asset Services team, overseeing asset surveys across the healthcare and wider sectors, and driving operational excellence. The position offers flexibility, including the option to work from home, weekly site visits, and occasional office visits.

The ideal candidate will be a CIBSE Chartered Engineer with hands‑on MEP/M&E surveying experience, strong compliance knowledge, leadership skills, and commercial awareness, ideally with experience across a broad range of sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, approachable organisation where self‑starters thrive, innovative ideas are valued, and you can play a key role in shaping a growing department.

The Role:

• Lead and develop the MEP & M&E Asset Services department
• Oversee the delivery of M&E asset condition surveys across varied buildings, from hospitals to heritage sites
• Guide and support a small but growing team of surveyors and contractors
• Work closely with Professional Services and other departments to deliver integrated solutions
• Champion technology‑led improvements, including AI‑driven standardisation and quality control

The Person:

• CIBSE Chartered Engineer with a relevant degree and experience in MEP and asset surveys.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, compliance, and CAD/BIM tools.
• Experienced in leading projects, managing teams, and handling budgets.
• Willing to travel across the UK, flexible working, and holds a clean driving license.

Reference Number: BBBH266571

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Cameron Day at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.