MEP Project Director (Building Services)

Company: Ashbys Consulting
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this M&E Director role, you will lead projects autonomously while shaping the firm’s offering across the north of England. You will mentor senior engineers, manage key client relationships, and drive growth through repeat business. You’ll build and guide your own team, ensure quality across projects, and push for equity progression. The role blends leadership, technical excellence, and business development in a collaborative, ambitious office.

Pay / Benefits

  • Option to WFH

Responsibilities

  • manage client relationships and secure repeat business
  • ensure appropriate resource levels within the office
  • hire and onboard new staff
  • fulfill Project Director duties with accountability
  • QA management within the office
  • set up your own project team
  • pursue equity opportunities
  • contribute £250K minimum in new business
  • option to work from home and coordinate a remote team

Key requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in MEP design
  • experience in client-facing roles
  • degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar
  • Chartered or pursuing Chartership
  • professional membership with CIBSE or IET or similar
  • passion for sustainable building services design
  • experience delivering high-accredited buildings in the UK
  • client-facing and relationship management
  • mentorship and team leadership
  • strong communication and collaboration
  • sustainable building services design
  • MEP design delivery
  • quality assurance (QA) management

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Posted: October 1st, 2026