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Head of Technical Innovation
Ses Engineering Services
Lead technical innovation, MEP design & engineering excellence and standardization across SES and contribute to the wider Wates Group strategy.
22d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Newbury, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
673 Employees
Service Specialisms
Mechanical Services
Electrical Services (including Lighting)
Digital Engineering
Prefabrication / Offsite Manufacturing
Project Management
Energy Audits
Sustainability and Energy
Intelligent Buildings and Controls
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Industrial
Biomass
District Heating
CHP Facilities
Energy from Waste
Role
What you would be doing
technical innovation strategy
building safety
culture of experimentation
mep design integration
budget management
technical excellence
- Develop and implement a technical innovation strategy that drives business and project performance, margin growth, differentiation, and competitive advantage.
- Champion the Building Safety Act and embed its principles into SES.
- Promote a culture of experimentation, rapid prototyping, and continual improvement.
- Integrate technical innovation and MEP design & engineering into SES’s digital transformation strategy, improving safety, sustainability, and project outcomes.
- Manage the technical innovation budget, including recruitment, training, PR, and innovation-led investments.
- Lead the Technical Excellence Centre and TEC Hub, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing across SES and Wates Group.
- Establish and nurture strategic partnerships to leverage external expertise and accelerate innovation.
- Oversee governance, compliance, and reporting to the SES Board.
What you bring
mep
engineering
leadership
innovation
collaboration
technology
- Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
- We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic leader with a proven track record in technical innovation, MEP design & engineering, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll be passionate about driving change, influencing culture, and delivering measurable impact through innovation.
- You’ll have experience in leading innovation initiatives, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and integrating emerging technologies into business strategy. A strong understanding of the MEP sector, along with expertise in MEP design, engineering, and digital transformation, is essential.
- Own critical friend frameworks and drive technical innovation through subject matter expertise.
- Flexible working
- Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, generous employers’ pension contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + your Birthday off + bank holidays and much more.
- Car Allowance / Car Scheme
- Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
- Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
- Competitive salary & Profit Share
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Interview process
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Security clearance- basic disclosure and barring service check (dbs)
Company
Overview
1961 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1961 and has since grown into a specialist M&E contractor in the built environment sector.
$750M Revenue
Annual Figures
The company reported approximately £750 million in annual revenue for the year 2025, showcasing strong financial performance.
- Operating across the UK, it designs and builds mechanical, electrical and digital systems, often via its off‑site Prism manufacturing hub.
- Their expertise spans commercial, healthcare, industrial, transport, infrastructure and residential sectors with full M&E delivery.
- Advanced digital engineering, award-winning safety culture, and off‑site innovation mark them as a forward-thinking engineering partner.
- Typical assignments include high-profile builds like the Sandwell Aquatics Centre and West Division Police HQ, reflecting scale and technical ambition.
- With in-house design authority and significant prefabrication, they optimise installation speed, quality and innovation.
Net zero by 2025
Carbon emission target
Aiming for zero carbon emissions from operations and vehicles by 2025.
Zero waste by 2025
Waste elimination target
Committed to eliminating all operational waste by 2025.
Net zero by 2045
Long-term carbon strategy
A strategic goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045.
- Positive impact on nature: enhancing natural environments and increasing their value where we operate.
- Partnered with The Carbon Trust and The Conservation Volunteers to drive biodiversity and resource protection.
- BIM Level 2 accredited, with in‑house CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessors and Consultants to support sustainable building delivery.
- Appointed as CLC CO2nstructZero Business Champion to support sector‑wide net zero efforts aligned with UK’s 2050 target
60% Male Workforce
Gender Representation
Aim to achieve a workforce with 60% male and 40% female representation across all levels by 2025.
20% BAME Workforce
Diverse Representation
Target to have 20% of the workforce from BAME communities, along with 5% LGBTQ+ and 3% employees with disabilities by 2025.
- Four strategic priorities: encouraging bold leadership; increasing awareness through education; involving everyone; embedding inclusion into everything we do.
- Commitment to review parental leave and flexible working policies and improve gender pay gap.
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