MEP Technical Lead

Our client is a leading engineering and construction organisation delivering complex, high-profile projects across London and the South East. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced MEP Technical Lead to lead, mentor and develop a team of MEP Design Engineers while providing technical oversight across a diverse project portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced people leader who combines strong technical knowledge with proven experience managing engineering teams, supporting project delivery and driving technical excellence across an organisation.

As MEP Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the leadership, development and performance of a team of MEP Design Engineers. Acting as a senior technical authority, you will provide guidance, support and strategic direction to ensure engineering solutions are delivered to the highest standards.

Working closely with project teams, clients and senior stakeholders, you will help drive technical consistency, resource planning and engineering best practice across multiple projects.

This is a leadership role focused on people management, technical governance and operational support rather than the day-to-day production of design work.

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of MEP Design Engineers.

• Manage team performance, workload allocation and resource planning.

• Provide technical guidance and support across multiple projects.

• Act as a senior point of escalation for technical issues and engineering challenges.

• Ensure engineering outputs meet required quality, compliance and industry standards.

• Support project teams in the successful delivery of complex MEP packages.

• Collaborate with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders to resolve technical matters.

• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and engineering best practice.

• Support recruitment, onboarding and development of engineering talent.

• Identify skills gaps and implement training and development initiatives.

• Contribute to business planning and operational performance within the engineering function.

• Promote a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

• Proven experience leading and managing teams of MEP or Building Services Engineers.

• Strong technical background within mechanical, electrical or building services engineering.

• Previous experience as a Technical Lead, Engineering Manager, MEP Manager, Building Services Manager, Associate Director or similar leadership role.

• Strong people management and leadership skills.

• Ability to influence, mentor and develop technical teams.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery environments.

• Chartered status or working towards chartership would be advantageous.

• Experience within consultancy, contractor or developer environments considered.

• Salary up to £108,000 plus an excellent benefits package.

• Hybrid working arrangement.

• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering team.

• Exposure to complex and prestigious projects.

• Clear pathway into senior operational and engineering leadership positions.

• Long-term career development within a highly respected organisation.

If you are a technically strong engineering leader who enjoys developing people, driving technical excellence and supporting successful project delivery, we would love to hear from you.