MEP Director

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Location: Norwich

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Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Construction / Building Services

Company: Hays

Consultant: Craig Watts

Hays office: Leicester — 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton Square

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Job Title: MEP Director / Building Services Director

Location: Norwich (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: 80,000 – 100,000 + Benefits

About the Company

We are a well-established and growing multidisciplinary consultancy based in Norwich, offering integrated expertise across Building Services (MEP), Civil Engineering, and Architecture. Our collaborative approach enables us to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions across a wide range of complex, large-scale developments.

With a strong reputation built on long-term client relationships and technical excellence, we are continuing to expand and are now looking to strengthen our Building Services leadership capability.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced MEP / Building Services Director to take on a senior, strategic role within the business. This position sits firmly within our Building Services (MEP) team but works closely with our civil and architectural disciplines as part of a fully integrated design offering.

This is a key leadership role, combining:

• Client growth (both existing and new)
• Delivery of large, high-value projects
• Team leadership and development
• Financial and budget management

You will play a central role in shaping the growth of the Building Services function while contributing to the wider success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, high-value Building Services (MEP) projects from concept through to completion
• Grow and develop existing client relationships while actively pursuing new business opportunities
• Act as a senior point of contact and trusted advisor to clients
• Lead, manage, and mentor the Building Services team
• Collaborate with civil engineering and architectural teams on multidisciplinary projects
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability
• Drive quality, innovation, and technical excellence across all MEP outputs

About You

• Proven experience in a senior Building Services / MEP leadership role
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or public health design within a consultancy environment
• Demonstrable success in both project delivery and business development
• Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets and financial performance
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) preferred

What We Offer

We are a highly flexible, people-focused organisation, offering:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance
• A strong, genuine focus on wellbeing
• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunity to shape and grow a key discipline within the business
• Competitive salary of 80,000 – 100,000 + benefits

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in a growing multidisciplinary consultancy where Building Services is a key part of the business. You’ll have the autonomy to influence strategy, drive growth, and lead impactful projects, all within a flexible and supportive environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

# - Craig Watts