National Director – M&E Design
JOB_53844364783787Job type
PermanentLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Building ServicesIndustry
ConstructionPay
Upto £120,000 Plus Bonuses
National Director – M&E Design: Birmingham : £90,000 to £120,000
Your new company
A growing multidisciplinary consultancy with ambitious plans to reach £60m turnover by 2030, the business is entering a key phase of expansion and senior succession. With established capability across Blue Light, Education, and Higher Education, they are now preparing to explore opportunities within the MOD sector, broadening their national project portfolio.
Their M&E Design team currently consists of around 20 engineers across the Midlands and London, with a clear strategy in place to double team size over the coming years. This new role has been created to support that growth and to strengthen leadership within the division.
Your new role
As the National Director – M&E Design, you will lead the strategic, technical, and commercial development of the M&E Design function across the Midlands and London.- Leading, developing, and growing the M&E team, ensuring strong leadership and succession.
- Supporting market expansion, strengthening existing sector relationships, and helping the business explore entry into the MOD sector.
- Acting as a senior representative for the consultancy in client relationships, bids, proposals, and strategic partnerships.
- Providing high-level technical oversight to ensure consistent, high-quality design standards across all projects.
- Driving commercial performance, supporting forecasting, resource planning, and division-wide strategic decisions.
- Contributing to board-level discussions on growth, direction, and business development.
What you'll need to succeed
Strong leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage, mentor, and grow engineering teams.
The confidence to represent the business at senior level and lead client-facing activity.
A track record in building relationships and supporting business development.
A technical background in mechanical, electrical, or combined building services engineering.
Clear communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work across multiple offices and disciplines.
Not essential:
Consultancy background
Experience in Blue Light, Education, or MOD sectors
Chartered status
The organisation is far more interested in finding a strong leader who can inspire teams and drive sustainable growth.
What you'll get in return
Salary up to £120,000
Strong bonus scheme
Car allowance
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Hybrid working across Midlands and London
Pension, private healthcare, and funded professional memberships
A senior leadership position with clear progression opportunities, including the potential to move toward board or partner level
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Craig Watts, the specialist consultant managing this position
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