Head of M&E

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction staffing firm is seeking a Head of M&E in Milton Keynes to lead their M&E division. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £90,000 plus a car allowance and performance bonuses. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in M&E, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to drive growth in a dynamic environment. This role presents an opportunity for significant influence and autonomy in shaping the division's strategic future.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Car allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within the M&E Building Services industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing or growing a multi-million-pound division.
• Solid understanding of both mechanical and electrical building services delivery.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the M&E P&L, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Electrical and Mechanical teams.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans to identify new opportunities.

Job description

Head of M&E – Building Services

Location: Milton Keynes (Office-Based with Some Flexibility)

Salary from £90,000 + Car Allowance + Commission / Performance Bonus (Higher package available for the right individual)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, fast-growing M&E Building Services contractor based just outside Milton Keynes. With a current turnover of approximately £8 million, the business is on a strong upward trajectory and has set ambitious plans to scale to £12–£15 million within two years, and ultimately £50 million within five years.

The company delivers projects across high-profile Government, NHS, and commercial sectors. With strong financial stability, excellent cash flow, and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, this is a business that genuinely invests in its people and rewards success.

The Opportunity

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded Head of M&E to take full ownership of the M&E division and lead it into its next phase of strategic growth.

You will be the driving force behind operational performance, business development, and long-term expansion—ideal for someone currently operating as a Head of M&E, Operations Director, or Divisional Director within a smaller M&E contractor who is ready to step up and take control of a growing business unit.

You will report directly into the Operations Director and have the autonomy to shape the division, influence strategy, and bring fresh ideas, routes to market, and new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the M&E P&L, ensuring sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Electrical and Mechanical teams, including estimators, QSs, project managers, and technical staff.
• Work closely with existing senior team members to win more work and strengthen market presence.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans, identifying new routes to market and opportunities for expansion.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across Government, NHS, and commercial sectors.
• Oversee the delivery of multiple projects, ensuring quality, compliance, safety, and financial performance.
• Strengthen and expand supply chain and subcontractor networks (existing relationships advantageous).
• Play a key role in shaping the company’s long-term strategic direction and growth roadmap.

About You

• Proven leadership experience within the M&E Building Services industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing or growing a multi-million-pound division or business.
• Solid understanding of both mechanical and electrical building services delivery.
• Experience running a P&L—either at a smaller scale and ready to step up, or already at divisional level.
• Business development mindset with the ability to bring work, open doors, and create new opportunities.
• Strategic thinker with the drive, ambition, and “fire in the belly” to take a business to the next level.
• Strong client-facing skills and the ability to represent the business at senior level.

What’s on Offer

• Attractive salary
• Car allowance
• Commission and performance-based bonuses, including incentives linked to business growth
• Autonomy, influence, and the chance to genuinely shape a growing M&E division
• Excellent workplace culture with long-term career progression
• Opportunity to lead a division on a journey from £8.5m to £15m+ and beyond

Application Process

Following registration with A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd, the interview process will include:

• Stage One: Informal exploratory discussion with their Operations Director
• Stage Two: Board Level Interview

M&E, mechanical, electrical, building services, Milton Keynes