Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Associate Director
| Posting date: | 06 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £75,000 to £88,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary: £75,000 – £88,000 + £5,580 Allowance + Travel Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | LIFE AFTER SPORT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MEP6/12 |
Summary
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Associate Director
Location: Reading
Category: MEP | Full Time
A senior leadership opportunity for an Associate Director (MEP) to drive project delivery, lead client relationships and support the continued growth of a high-performing regional building services team. This role is ideal for someone confident leading large, complex projects while supporting commercial performance and business development.
The Opportunity
You will own major project workstreams, act as the primary client contact, and oversee multi-disciplinary coordination across the full MEP spectrum. You’ll also play a key role in shaping local growth, supporting work-winning and mentoring emerging leaders within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with clients, securing repeat and future opportunities
Lead major multi-disciplinary schemes as 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
What You Need
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
Salary: £75,000 – £88,000 + £5,580 Allowance + Travel Allowance
Location: Reading
Category: MEP | Full Time
A senior leadership opportunity for an Associate Director (MEP) to drive project delivery, lead client relationships and support the continued growth of a high-performing regional building services team. This role is ideal for someone confident leading large, complex projects while supporting commercial performance and business development.
The Opportunity
You will own major project workstreams, act as the primary client contact, and oversee multi-disciplinary coordination across the full MEP spectrum. You’ll also play a key role in shaping local growth, supporting work-winning and mentoring emerging leaders within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with clients, securing repeat and future opportunities
Lead major multi-disciplinary schemes as 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
What You Need
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
Salary: £75,000 – £88,000 + £5,580 Allowance + Travel Allowance