Head of Mechanical & Electrical

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