M&E Technical / Design Director

James Lewis Recruitment; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced M&E Technical Director to oversee the technical function across a building services principal contractor. You will ensure compliance and commercial viability of projects through all stages, while leading a multidisciplinary technical team. The role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including car allowance and bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in building services industry.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary technical team.
• Strong understanding of MEP design and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical function across all projects.
• Ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
• Manage MEP tender processes effectively.

Skills

Technical governance

Project management

Design excellence

Client engagement

Job description

M&E Technical Director

£120,000 – £140,000 + car allowance + bonus | Building Services | Commercial, Healthcare, Mission-Critical

We are recruiting an M&E Technical Director to lead the technical function across a building services led principal contractor. You will own technical governance from bid through design, delivery, commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are compliant, buildable and commercially robust. Working with clients, consultants, supply chain and internal delivery teams, you will shape briefs, drive design excellence and support new business growth while leading and developing a multidisciplinary technical team.

What you are delivering

Technical accuracy, compliance and consistency across all M&E projects and contracts.

Robust project briefs, feasibility studies, site appraisals and option studies that set schemes up for success.

Fully coordinated MEP designs from inception to completion, aligned to client requirements, programme and budget.

Well-managed MEP tender processes, from scope definition and pricing schedules through to contract award.

Clear technical risk identification, mitigation strategies and compliance pathways.

Repeat business and new sales opportunities through trusted technical leadership and client engagement.

A high-performing technical team with clear objectives, development...