Head of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Sector: Construction
Type: Permanent

The Company

Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary building contractor delivering high-quality projects across Facilities Management, Small Works, Mechanical & Electrical services, and full project delivery. The business is values-led, with a strong focus on quality, trust, care, flexibility, and passion for delivery.

The Role

The Head of Mechanical & Electrical will lead and grow the M&E department, taking full responsibility for its operational, commercial, and strategic performance. This is a senior leadership role suited to an experienced M&E professional with a proven track record of managing and expanding M&E operations within a construction or contracting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the M&E department and teams
• Drive departmental growth and identify new business opportunities
• Oversee delivery of M&E projects to quality, budget, and programme targets
• Implement processes, standards, and best practice across M&E operations
• Collaborate with other departments to support integrated project delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Manage budgets, resources, and performance metrics

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience running and growing an M&E department or business
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services
• Experience in M&E estimating and project delivery (essential)
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute, target-driven, and results focused
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Good IT skills with the ability to adopt new systems and software

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a key department within a growing and reputable contractor.