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M&E Director

Cityscape Recruitment

Greater London

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GBP 100,000 - 125,000

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Job summary

A reputable contractor is seeking a Director of Temporary Site Services in London. This role involves setting the strategic vision for the division, leading a team, and pursuing new business. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leadership and technical knowledge of temporary site electrics. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and excellent benefits including a pension and healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive executive-level salary
Performance-related bonus
Pension and healthcare benefits
Vehicle allowance

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience at Director or Operations Director level.
  • Strong technical knowledge of temporary site electrics and systems.
  • Experience in business growth and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Set strategic vision and growth plan for the division.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Lead and develop a team of operations managers and engineers.

Skills

Leadership experience
Technical knowledge of site electrics
Business growth experience
Communication skills
Commercial acumen
Job description
Overview

Director of Temporary Site Services – Permanent | London (Commutable from Essex, Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire)

The Company
The role is for a well-established and growing M&E contractor with an ambitious vision to expand their temporary site services and electrics division. The business has a strong reputation for quality, safety, and technical excellence, and seeks a proven leader to take this arm of the company to the next level.

Responsibilities
  • Set the strategic vision and growth plan for the division, aligning with wider company objectives.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities: tenders, partnerships, and key client acquisitions.
  • Lead and develop a team of operations managers, engineers, and estimators.
  • Oversee full project delivery – design, tender, installation, and maintenance of temporary power, lighting, distribution systems, and welfare solutions.
  • Ensure all services meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality.
  • Drive operational efficiency, manage budgets, and maintain cost control.
  • Implement performance metrics and continuous improvement strategies.
  • Stay ahead of the curve with new technologies (energy-efficient systems, smart monitoring, etc.) to maintain competitive advantage.
About You
  • Proven leadership experience at Director, Operations Director, or Head of Division level within the temporary site services, electrical contracting, or M&E sector.
  • Strong track record of business growth, increasing turnover, and building successful teams.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of temporary site electrics, power, lighting, and distribution systems.
  • Experienced in tendering, estimating, contract negotiation, and client relationship management.
  • Strong commercial acumen - budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • A commitment to safety, compliance, and quality at every level.
  • Based in or around London / South East, with flexibility to visit sites as required.
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive executive-level salary and performance-related bonus.
  • Long-term opportunity to shape and grow a high-potential business division.
  • Full backing from company leadership and resources to support expansion.
  • Work on high-profile, technically challenging projects.
  • Excellent benefits including pension, healthcare, and vehicle allowance.
How to Apply

If you’re an experienced senior professional within temporary site services or electrical contracting, and you’re ready to lead and grow a thriving business division, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact Tommy Tainton at Cityscape Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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