Director – MEP Engineering

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG); England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy seeks a forward-thinking Director of MEP Engineering to drive sustainable building design and innovation. This senior leadership position involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance and delivering high-performance environments across various sectors. Ideal for a chartered engineer passionate about technical excellence and sustainability.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leader in consultancy or multidisciplinary environments.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, or building services engineering.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow an MEP team delivering engineering services.
• Champion innovation in energy efficiency and digital engineering.
• Develop client relationships for strategic growth.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Excellence

Sustainability

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

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Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester

Package: Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a forward-thinking engineering leader ready to shape the future of sustainable building design? We’re working with a leading UK real estate consultancy to appoint a Director of MEP Engineering—an opportunity to drive innovation, lead a growing national team, and influence the delivery of high-performance environments across the built environment.

This is a senior leadership role for a chartered engineer with a passion for technical excellence, sustainability, and integrated design. With a collaborative culture and a strong national presence, the firm delivers MEP solutions across commercial, industrial, residential, and specialist sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a multidisciplinary MEP team delivering mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering services
• Oversee design and technical delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects
• Champion innovation in energy efficiency, net zero strategies, and digital engineering
• Collaborate with project managers, surveyors, and sustainability consultants to deliver coordinated, client-focused solutions
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development and strategic growth
• Ensure compliance, quality assurance, and technical excellence across all engineering outputs

Candidate Profile:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a background in mechanical, electrical, or building services engineering
• Proven leadership experience within a consultancy or multidisciplinary environment
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, building performance, and compliance standards
• Commercially astute with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passionate about sustainability, innovation, and delivering value through engineering

This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a growing MEP function within a respected and forward-thinking consultancy.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Matthew Evans or Christopher Mackenzie at MRG.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Engineering, and Consulting

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services, Real Estate, and Construction

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