MEP Project Manager - Building Services

Henley Chase; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Building Services Consultancy in Belfast is seeking an experienced MEP Director to oversee the delivery of MEP design projects. The ideal candidate will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team, manage client relationships, and drive technical excellence across projects. This role offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including a performance-related bonus and a clear route to Board-level leadership within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package

Performance-related bonus

Opportunity for leadership

Hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status is essential.
• Experience in leading MEP design teams within a consultancy.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health systems.
• Ambitious and strategic thinking with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the MEP design team.
• Ensure quality and compliance in project delivery.
• Manage senior client relationships.
• Support business development and growth.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client management

Technical excellence

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

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 PM 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.