Property Assets & Operations

Hilson Moran; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a passionate MEP Portfolio Manager to enhance building performance and occupant comfort. This key role merges hands-on delivery with leadership, requiring strong client relationship management skills and expertise in maintenance across varied sectors. Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering, though this is desirable but not essential. The position offers flexibility and competitive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for driven professionals.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Enhanced company pension contribution

Annual budget for wellbeing activities

Access to healthcare scheme

Paid volunteering days

Fun company events

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Options for unpaid leave

Qualifications

• Experience in M&E service provision or consultancy.
• Expertise in maintenance management and MEP inspections.
• Strong technical capabilities in fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and understand their requirements.
• Prepare and review technical services fee proposals.
• Ensure resource skillsets align with delivery requirements.
• Attend and chair contractor and client meetings.

Skills

Maintenance management across sectors

MEP due diligence inspections

Technical investigation and fault diagnosis

Developing asset registers

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Commercial awareness

Client care and relationship-building

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Hilson Moran are interdisciplinary consultants, engineers and advisors, applying progressive design thinking to shape the environments we live in. We provide a full range of engineering services, exciting innovation and design solutions on a full range of projects from across our network of offices in the UK.

Our recently refurbished London office – the Living Lab – offers a direct link to clients, the ability to further develop our existing relationships and to pursue future opportunities across the city. We also have full view of some of our most iconic designs, including 20 Fenchurch Street ‘the Walkie Talkie’ and 30 St Mary’s Axe ‘The Gherkin’ from our river café space.

Our MEP Portfolio Management team is expanding, and we are seeking a like‑minded professional who is passionate about improving building performance, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing occupant comfort. This is a key role within our succession strategy, offering genuine scope to influence the direction and growth of the team.

This role combines hands‑on delivery with team leadership. Whether you are already leading a team or ready to take that next step, you will be personable, driven, and committed to achieving success for both you and the business. You will play a central role in shaping strategy, delivery approaches, team structure, and recruitment, as well as supporting mentoring, learning and development.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Regular meetings with clients in the role of Account Manager, maintaining an understanding of client requirements and Hilson Moran’s delivery response and developing further opportunities and delivery strategies to improve efficiency.
• Preparation and commercial review of technical services fee proposals.
• Working with the Senior Project Manager/ Co-ordination Hub to ensure that resource skillsets align with delivery requirements and client priorities
• Attending/ Chairing review meetings with contractor and client to drive best value.
• Attend and contribute to relationship meetings with clients and other stakeholders.
• General technical guidance to other members of the team.
• Review of technical reports, feasibility studies etc.

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• Enhanced annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum, plus public holidays. Your annual leave entitlement will increase based on length of service with us up to 28 days plus public holidays.
• Enhanced company pension contribution.
• Annual budget to spend on personal wellbeing activities.
• Access to our healthcare scheme.
• Access to confidential wellbeing support services via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid volunteering days to support causes important to you.
• Fun company events including our annual winter party and our full company summer social.
• Season ticket loans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Options for unpaid leave and career breaks.

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Background & Qualifications:

• M&E Service Provider /contractor (M or E).
• Consultancy, including surveyors and managing agents.
• A degree in Mechanical , Electrical or Building Services Engineering is desirable but not essential.

Skills:

• Expertise in maintenance management across varied sectors and asset portfolios.
• Proficient in MEP due diligence inspections to support informed decision-making.
• Strong technical investigation and fault diagnosis capabilities.
• Skilled in developing asset registers, conducting maintenance audits, and creating lifecycle plans using data-driven KPIs.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven ability to demonstrate competence.
• Understanding of environmental and wellbeing considerations in building operations.
• Commercial awareness and sound business acumen.
• Excellent client care and relationship-building skills.

All Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hilson Moran is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all communities.