Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Associate Director

LIFE AFTER SPORT; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Reading is seeking an experienced Associate Director for Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) to lead project delivery and client relationships. This senior role involves overseeing multi-disciplinary coordination across the MEP spectrum, ensuring project profitability, and mentoring emerging leaders. The ideal candidate is a chartered engineer with a strong electrical background and excellent communication skills. Salary ranges from £75,000 to £88,000, plus additional allowances.

Benefits

£5,580 Allowance

Travel Allowance

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of MEP design.
• Proven experience leading complex building services projects.
• Excellent written, spoken and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients, securing repeat and future opportunities.
• Lead major multi-disciplinary schemes as main client contact.
• Drive project profitability, commercial performance and delivery standards.

Skills

Chartered engineer

Strong electrical engineering background

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Chartered engineer qualification

Job description

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Associate Director

Location: Reading

Category: MEP | Full Time

A senior leadership opportunity for an Associate Director (MEP) to drive project delivery, lead client relationships and support the continued growth of a high‑performing regional building services team. This role is ideal for someone confident leading large, complex projects while supporting commercial performance and business development.

The Opportunity

You will own major project workstreams, act as the primary client contact, and oversee multi‑disciplinary coordination across the full MEP spectrum. You’ll also play a key role in shaping local growth, supporting work‑winning and mentoring emerging leaders within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients, securing repeat and future opportunities
• Lead major multi‑disciplinary schemes as main client contact
• Drive project profitability, commercial performance and delivery standards
• Contribute to bid preparation and strategic work‑winning activity
• Support development of a growing regional office and help shape team culture
• Delegate, manage and check delivery of engineering teams and specialists
• Monitor expenditure, resource needs and report to senior management
• Maintain technical quality, risk management and compliance

What You Need

• Chartered engineer with strong technical understanding of MEP design
• Strong electrical engineering background with awareness of other disciplines
• Proven experience leading complex building services projects
• Excellent written, spoken and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to lead teams, motivate others and manage challenging situations
• Strong organisational, planning and commercial awareness
• Ability to develop and maintain long‑term client relationships

Salary: £75,000 – £88,000 + £5,580 Allowance + Travel Allowance