Leading UK M&E design‑and‑build specialist delivering bespoke mechanical, electrical and digital engineering solutions.
Lead national design, engineering and digital engineering strategy for a leading UK MEP contractor
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Manchester, 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
Description
design planning
value engineering
digital engineering
risk monitoring
budget management
client relations
Monitor project performance, identifying risk early and driving continuous improvement
Lead and manage the national Design & Engineering function, including regional and major project leadership teams
Develop and implement a national design and engineering strategy aligned to wider business objectives
Develop and manage design and engineering budgets in collaboration with Pre-Contract and Operations
Oversee design planning, consultant selection, value engineering and performance management
Provide governance to ensure all designs meet safety, regulatory, quality and sustainability standards
Build high-performing teams through leadership, mentoring, succession planning and talent development
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and industry bodies, promoting technical leadership and best practice
Establish and maintain robust design, engineering and technical frameworks, standards and processes
Drive innovation, including digital engineering, smart technologies and low-carbon solutions
Requirements
chartered engineer
degree
leadership
customer‑facing
executive influence
digital engineering
Substantial experience in a senior design and engineering leadership role or 5 years in a related executive position
Chartered Engineer status
Degree (or higher) in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
Proven experience working in customer-facing, complex project environments
The ability to influence at Executive and Board level
Strong knowledge of design management, engineering delivery and digital engineering
Extensive experience leading design and engineering functions at senior level
Benefits
The opportunity to shape the future of design, engineering and innovation across a major organisation
Competitive executive remuneration and benefits package
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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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.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
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
Inclusion & Diversity
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.