MEP Director

Our client is one of the leading independent MEP Consulting Engineers in Leeds. Set up close to 15 years ago, the company operates from Leeds and London to co-manage a portfolio of educational, residential and commercial projects of mixed size and value across the UK. With a current turnover of £3m and an expansion plan in place to reach £5m over the next period, the business is well placed to achieve significant growth and continues success.
To help facilitate the next stage of the business plan, the Managing Director is keen to recruit an experienced and commercially astute MEP Director to lead and grow the Building Services team in Leeds. This is a strategic leadership position responsible for driving technical excellence, developing client relationships, growing the commercial design portfolio, and leading a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will combine outstanding building services expertise with proven leadership capability and a strong track record of winning and delivering high-quality commercial projects. The position will be 70% internal focused on resource planning, managing project design teams and client management, with 30% outward focused on new business generation and networking. Whilst there is a preference to attract mechanically bias engineers for this specific position, interest from electrical engineers is also welcomed.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a growing consultancy, influence regional strategy and play a key role in expanding the company’s presence across the North and Midlands.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
* Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary MEP design team.
* Create a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on technical excellence.
* Mentor and develop Associate Directors, Associates, Senior Engineers and Graduates.
* Support recruitment and succession planning to facilitate sustainable growth.
Technical Leadership
* Oversee the design and delivery of complex building services projects from concept through to completion.
* Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, British Standards and industry best practice.
* Champion low-carbon, sustainable and innovative engineering solutions.
* Drive quality assurance and technical governance across all projects.
Business Development
* Build and strengthen relationships with developers, architects, contractors, project managers and end users.
* Lead work-winning activities including presentations, fee proposals and bids.
* Identify new business opportunities and develop strategic client accounts.
* Represent the business at networking events and industry forums.
Commercial Management
* Take ownership of project profitability and commercial performance.
* Review fee proposals and resource planning.
* Manage project risks and ensure successful financial outcomes.
* Monitor utilisation, project delivery and team performance against business objectives.
Project Delivery
* Provide strategic oversight across multiple projects.
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
* Lead multidisciplinary coordination with internal and external design teams.
* Maintain exceptional levels of client satisfaction throughout project lifecycles.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
* Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy.
* Proven experience leading multidisciplinary MEP design teams.
* Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability.
* Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
* Demonstrable experience winning new work and growing client accounts.
* Extensive knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and sustainable building design.
* Strong communication, presentation and leadership skills.
Desirable
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent.
Experience leading regional business growth.
Knowledge of NABERS UK, BREEAM, WELL and Net Zero Carbon design principles.
Experience delivering BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 projects.
Existing client network across Yorkshire and the North of England.
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker with a growth mindset.
Commercially driven and client focused.
Collaborative and approachable leader.
Strong decision-maker with excellent problem-solving skills.
Passionate about developing people and nurturing future talent.
Committed to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.
Salary, bonuses and potential equity options all negotiable and available for discussion