MEP Director – Building Services
Salary/Rate:£85,000–£100,000 + benefits package
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Liverpool
County:Merseyside
Sector:Built Environment & Surveying, H&S and Compliance
Job ref:CK3400698
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Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
Drive innovation in building services and lead multidisciplinary delivery across landmark projects.
We’re seeking a senior leader to head up the Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) discipline for a growing consultancy in Liverpool. This is an opportunity to shape a dynamic regional team, deliver cutting-edge projects across multiple sectors, and play a pivotal role in driving sustainable, efficient building services solutions.
Why this role?
- Leadership impact: Take ownership of the MEP function in Liverpool, influencing strategy, growth, and technical delivery.
- Diverse portfolio: Work across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and public-sector projects.
- Sustainability focus: Lead innovation in net-zero, low-carbon design, and smart building technology.
- Career progression: Join a forward-thinking consultancy with clear pathways into regional and national leadership.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the MEP team on design, delivery, and technical excellence across a wide range of building projects.
- Driving business development: winning work, expanding client relationships, and contributing to sector growth.
- Providing senior-level technical expertise in mechanical and/or electrical design, with a focus on compliance, quality, and innovation.
- Collaborating with architects, project managers, QS, and sustainability consultants to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary solutions.
- Overseeing recruitment, mentoring, and development of engineers at all levels within the MEP team.
- Implementing best practice in digital design tools, modelling, and project delivery.
What we’re looking for
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional status in building services or related discipline.
- Proven track record of leading MEP teams in a consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, industry standards, and sustainable design principles.
- Commercial acumen: comfortable driving business development, fee proposals, and managing budgets.
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire both clients and internal teams.
- A passion for sustainable, efficient, and future-focused building services solutions.
The offer
- £85,000–£100,000 + comprehensive benefits package
- Senior leadership position with influence across regional strategy and delivery.
- Opportunity to shape the MEP discipline in Liverpool and beyond.
Confidential enquiries: Caroline Kingsley
M: 07768 381831
E: caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk
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