Senior Quantity Surveyor, Developer – Liverpool

PlaceTech Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Liverpool is seeking a senior leader for the Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) discipline. This role entails leading a dynamic team, focusing on innovative, sustainable building solutions across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a track record in consultancy, solid leadership skills, and strong commercial acumen. The position offers a salary of £85,000–£100,000 plus benefits, with a significant impact on regional strategy and delivery.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading MEP teams in a consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and standards.
• Commercial acumen and experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Leading the MEP team on design, delivery, and technical excellence.
• Driving business development and expanding client relationships.
• Collaborating with architects and project managers.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Business development

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Sustainable design principles

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent

Job description

VACANCY REF: CK3400698

Drive innovation in building services and lead multidisciplinary delivery across landmark projects.

We’re seeking a senior leader to head up the Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) discipline for a growing consultancy in Liverpool. This is an opportunity to shape a dynamic regional team, deliver cutting-edge projects across multiple sectors, and play a pivotal role in driving sustainable, efficient building services solutions.

Why this role?

• Leadership impact: Take ownership of the MEP function in Liverpool, influencing strategy, growth, and technical delivery.
• Diverse portfolio: Work across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and public-sector projects.
• Sustainability focus: Lead innovation in net-zero, low-carbon design, and smart building technology.
• Career progression: Join a forward-thinking consultancy with clear pathways into regional and national leadership.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the MEP team on design, delivery, and technical excellence across a wide range of building projects.
• Driving business development: winning work, expanding client relationships, and contributing to sector growth.
• Providing senior-level technical expertise in mechanical and/or electrical design, with a focus on compliance, quality, and innovation.
• Collaborating with architects, project managers, QS, and sustainability consultants to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary solutions.
• Overseeing recruitment, mentoring, and development of engineers at all levels within the MEP team.
• Implementing best practice in digital design tools, modelling, and project delivery.

What we’re looking for

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional status in building services or related discipline.
• Proven track record of leading MEP teams in a consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, industry standards, and sustainable design principles.
• Commercial acumen: comfortable driving business development, fee proposals, and managing budgets.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire both clients and internal teams.
• A passion for sustainable, efficient, and future-focused building services solutions.

The offer

• £85,000–£100,000 + comprehensive benefits package
• Senior leadership position with influence across regional strategy and delivery.
• Opportunity to shape the MEP discipline in Liverpool and beyond.

Confidential enquiries:

Caroline Kingsley
M: 07768 381831
E: [e-mail]
C: Arrange a call