Associate Director - MEP Engineering Operations · London ·

Odevo AB; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in London is seeking an experienced Associate Director for MEP Engineering. You will lead the MEP division, oversee business development, and manage relationships with contractors. The ideal candidate has extensive M&E consultancy experience in the UK and a strong background in engineering management. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Hybrid and flexible work opportunities

Financial support for personal development

Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in M&E consultancy within the UK market.
• Proven track record of successful business mobilisation and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobilisation of new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain clients.
• Build and lead a high-performing M&E consultancy team.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering expertise

Asset management

Contractor management

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CEng, MCIBSE, MIET)

Tools

Software relevant to MEP sector

Job description

Overview

We are on a mission to become the leading force in residential property management services. The global residential property management industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and Odevo is at the forefront. Our mission is to simplify living by delivering attractive and efficient property management services to building owners, associations, and residents. We believe digital technology combined with great people will transform how boards and residents experience property management.

We serve billions of people globally: residential real estate is a major asset class and buying a home is often the biggest investment for a family. The industry has lagged in customer focus and digitalization, which is why Odevo was formed.

Leading property management companies in the Nordics, UK, Germany and US have joined Odevo. Over the last 6 years, Odevo’s revenues have grown 50-fold to become a leading international player. We aim to grow rapidly, both organically and by attracting additional companies to join us in existing and new markets.

We deliver our property management services with custom developed software to simplify living and make life easier for property owners, association boards, residents and our own property management professionals. We make complex topics such as finances and daily maintenance easy and automate time-consuming tasks so people can focus on what they enjoy.

We are now a 10,000-employee company with a start-up mentality. We seek to innovate and cultivate a workplace where we can grow as individuals and have fun while achieving great things together.

To continue our ambitious growth journey, we are looking for people who share our vision to join us on a journey that will transform the property management industry globally.

Excited? If you are excited about being part of a successful team, apply for this position!

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Associate Director – MEP Engineering at SRVO

Location – Remote working / London office
Working Hours – 37.5 hours per week, 0900 – 1730 Monday - Friday
Salary – Competitive

Reports to – CEO

About SRVO:

SRVO is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy, providing a full range of surveying, project and consultancy services, along with Risk Assessments throughout the UK. SRVO supports both the commercial and residential sectors, and we are proud of our reputation and long-term client relationships.

Our mission is to transform the property landscape with safe and sustainable solutions.

At SRVO, we set up people to succeed by giving them tools and support, a clear path to career development, and access to technology that enables them to flourish. We recognise individual capabilities and contributions in a supportive environment where wellbeing is prioritized. We foster an ambitious environment where people strive to improve and be challenged while enjoying their work. We are open regarding reward and seek to deliver a leading approach that recognises great people. SRVO is an Odevo Group Company.

Benefits:

• 24 days annual leave for work-life balance.
• Hybrid and flexible work opportunities.
• Financial support for personal development.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses.
• Discretionary Bonus

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced commercially minded business leader to deliver expert consultancy services across all mechanical, electrical and public health systems.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy to lead our MEP division. The successful candidate will oversee mobilisation of new business, develop asset lists, conduct asset lifecycle surveys, and manage M&E maintenance tenders and contractors. This role requires a strategic thinker who can grow new business opportunities and build a high-performing team to deliver exceptional M&E consultancy services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the mobilisation of new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain clients.
• Develop comprehensive asset lists and conduct asset lifecycle surveys.
• Develop, sell and manage proposals to support at every stage of a property’s lifecycle from acquisition and operation to modernization and replacement of equipment.
• Produce detailed M&E long-term maintenance plans to ensure optimal asset performance.
• Oversee the preparation and management of M&E maintenance tenders.
• Manage relationships with M&E contractors to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with property teams to provide M&E support and expertise.
• Review and support on latent defects and commissioning issues across major residential developments, including challenging these issues back to developers/installers.
• Ensure seamless integration of M&E services within property management operations.
• Build and lead a high-performing M&E consultancy team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the consultancy division.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners.

Key skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CEng, MCIBSE, MIET) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in M&E consultancy within the UK market, including knowledge of UK building regulations and standards.
• Proven track record of successful business mobilisation and team leadership in the M&E sector.
• Strong understanding of asset management, M&E maintenance, and contractor management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• A full clean driving license and willingness to travel as part of day-to-day activity; overnight stays may be necessary.
• Excellent understanding of relevant legislation and standards.
• Excellent technical skills and a good understanding of software and systems relevant to this sector.
• Ability to work autonomously with strong time-management skills.
• High levels of literacy and written communication skills; excellent verbal communication.
• Ability to plan and organize workloads to meet strict service delivery timeframes.
• Understanding of relevant British Standards relating to fire and life safety systems and health and safety.
• Confident and self-aware with professional communication; capable of maintaining performance while working autonomously.
• Able to build and maintain long-term professional relationships both internally and externally.
• Effective organization to ensure priorities, goals and deadlines are achieved.

Application Process

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.

For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit SRVO on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at 020 7702 0701, quoting the reference number #LI-RR1.