MEP Director Secure Environments & Defence

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established built environment consultancy that is looking to appoint a MEP Director to lead the MEP function within its highly successful Defence & Secure Environments business unit. This is a senior leadership role offering a genuine opportunity to shape, grow and lead the MEP discipline within a mature and respected consultancy environment.

Reporting directly to the Head of Defence, this is a senior leadership position combining strategic direction, business development, client engagement and full oversight of service delivery. You will take full responsibility for shaping and delivering the MEP strategy across the Defence & Security sector, with a strong commercial focus on growing capability, expanding revenues, and maintaining the highest standards of service quality and client satisfaction.

• Lead and grow the MEP consultancy function within Defence & Security
• Drive revenue growth and sector expansion
• Develop and maintain key client relationships across public and private sector clients
• Shape and implement the MEP strategy across the business unit
• Ensure consistent quality, governance, and performance across all delivery

• Leadership experience within an M&E design consultancy environment
• Commercial and business development skills/growth mindset
• Proven ability to operate at senior leadership level
• Comfortable engaging with complex Defence & Security clients
• Track record of growing teams, revenue and capability

• High-profile leadership role within a respected built environment consultancy
• True strategic influence over a growing sector
• Long-term career progression and investment
• Exposure to major public and private Defence & Security programmes