Job DescriptionAssociate Director – MEP (Reading)Salary: Up to £93k package
Location: Reading (RG1 1LX)
Category: MEP | Full Time
A senior leadership opportunity has opened for a Chartered MEP Associate Director to drive project delivery, lead key client relationships and shape the growth of a high-performing regional building services team.
If you’re confident leading large, complex projects while influencing commercial performance and business development, this is your moment to step into a role with real impact.
The Opportunity
You will own major project workstreams, act as the primary client contact, and oversee multi-disciplinary coordination across the full MEP spectrum. Beyond delivery, you’ll play a key role in shaping local growth, supporting work-winning activity and mentoring the next generation of leaders within the team.
This isn’t just a technical leadership role—it’s a chance to influence strategy, grow a regional office and build a lasting legacy in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Why You’ll Want This Role
Lead major multi-disciplinary schemes as the main client contact
Drive project profitability, commercial performance and delivery standards
Contribute to bid preparation and strategic work-winning activity
Support development of a growing regional office and help shape team culture
Delegate, manage and check delivery of engineering teams and specialists
Monitor expenditure, resource needs and report to senior management
Maintain technical quality, risk management and compliance
Requirements
What You Bring
Chartered engineer with strong technical understanding of MEP design
Strong electrical engineering background with awareness of other disciplines
Proven experience leading complex building services projects
Excellent written, spoken and stakeholder communication skills
Ability to lead teams, motivate others and manage challenging situations
Strong organisational, planning and commercial awareness
Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships
Benefits
The Package
Salary: Up to £88,000
Car/Travel Allowance + additional travel allowance
Full-time, permanent position based in Reading (RG1 1LX)
Ready to take the next step in your MEP leadership career?
Apply now to discuss how your experience aligns with this exciting opportunity.
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