MEP Director - Building Services

Henley Chase; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Building Services Consultancy in Belfast is seeking an experienced MEP Director to oversee MEP design projects and lead a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have chartered status, strong leadership skills, and a broad technical understanding of building services. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working environment

Opportunity for Board-level leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading MEP design teams within a consultancy environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ambitious, strategic thinker with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the MEP design team.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, innovation, and compliance with standards.
• Manage client relationships and represent the company at a senior level.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health systems knowledge

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

MEP Director - Building Services

Location: Belfast
Salary: Excellent Package + Benefits + Bonus
Start Date: Flexible for the right candidate

About the Company

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Director to join a leading Building Services Consultancy based in Belfast. This firm delivers innovative, sustainable Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health design solutions across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and large-scale residential projects throughout the UK and internationally.

With an expanding client base and a portfolio of prestigious, high-value developments, they are seeking a dynamic leader to guide their MEP division through its next phase of growth.

The Role

As MEP Director, you will take strategic and operational responsibility for the delivery of MEP design projects, leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers while maintaining close relationships with clients, design partners, and contractors. You will play a key part in shaping the direction of the business — influencing project strategy, mentoring senior engineers, and helping to drive technical excellence across all building services disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the MEP design team.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, innovation, and compliance with standards.
• Manage client relationships and represent the company at a senior level.
• Lead bids, proposals, and fee negotiations.
• Support business development, networking, and growth strategy.
• Ensure technical excellence and consistency across all MEP designs.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent within the team.

About You

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) - essential.
• Proven experience leading MEP design teams within a consultancy environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing ability.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Broad technical understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health systems.
• Based in or open to relocating to Belfast.
• Ambitious, strategic thinker with a collaborative approach.

What's on Offer

• Excellent salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Opportunity to lead and grow a respected MEP team.
• Clear route to Board-level leadership.
• Hybrid working and flexible environment