Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Building Services professional to join a growing independent Building Services Consultancy as Associate Director / Regional Director, leading the Leeds office and becoming a key member of the senior leadership team.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader who combines technical excellence, commercial awareness and strong leadership capability, with the opportunity to influence business growth, develop teams and build long-term client relationships.
Working closely with the Managing Director, you will have overall responsibility for the operational leadership, commercial performance and continued growth of the Leeds office, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest technical, financial and quality standards.
The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the future direction of the business, developing people, strengthening client relationships and driving sustainable growth.
About the Consultancy
A leading independent Building Services (MEP) Design Consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable and commercially focused engineering solutions throughout the UK.
The business provides:
Mechanical Engineering Design
Electrical Engineering Design
Public Health Design
BIM and Digital Engineering Services Projects are delivered from concept through to completion across all RIBA stages, working with National Contractors, Developers, End Users and Public Sector Clients.
With an impressive portfolio of projects valued up to £150 million, the consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering technically robust, practical and commercially driven engineering solutions across:
Education
Healthcare
High-Rise Residential
Commercial Offices
Stadia and Leisure
Mixed-Use Developments
Industrial
Student Accommodation Key Responsibilities
Leading the day-to-day management and performance of the Leeds office
Providing leadership across Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health and BIM teams
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, on programme and to the highest quality standards
Driving operational efficiency, resource planning and project performance
Supporting recruitment, succession planning and staff development
Promoting collaboration across all offices
Creating a positive, high-performing and accountable team culture Client Relationship Management
Build, develop and maintain long-term relationships with key clients
Act as the senior client representative on major projects
Attend client meetings, design workshops and strategic reviews
Deliver exceptional client service to maximise repeat business
Represent the consultancy professionally within the industry Business Development & Work Winning
Working closely with the Managing Director, you will play a leading role in growing the business through:
Identifying and securing new project opportunities
Developing strategic client relationships
Preparing and negotiating fee proposals
Leading bid submissions and interview presentations
Growing existing client accounts
Developing new markets and sectors
Supporting delivery of the long-term business strategy Education Sector Leadership
A key requirement of this role is significant experience within the Education sector.
Applicants should demonstrate successful delivery of Mechanical Building Services Consultancy projects including:
Department for Education (DfE) schools
Primary and Secondary schools
Colleges
Universities
Further Education establishments
Decarbonisation programmes
New-build schools
Major refurbishment projects
Public-sector frameworks Existing client relationships within the Education sector would be highly advantageous.
Technical Leadership
Although this is a senior leadership role, candidates must possess strong technical knowledge of Mechanical Building Services Design.
Responsibilities include:
Providing technical direction across multidisciplinary projects
Leading design reviews and quality assurance processes
Supporting project teams in delivering innovative engineering solutions
Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and industry best practice
Promoting sustainable, low-carbon and energy-efficient design solutions
Championing BIM and digital engineering throughout project delivery Commercial Management
You will contribute to the commercial success of the business by:
Monitoring project profitability and financial performance
Reviewing fees, resources and programme performance
Supporting contract negotiations
Identifying and managing commercial risks
Maximising project profitability
Supporting debt management and fee recovery
Contributing towards annual business planning and growth targets Leadership & People Development
You Will
Inspire, motivate and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams
Mentor Associate, Senior and Graduate Engineers
Support professional development and Chartership progression
Recruit and retain high-performing individuals
Promote collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
Lead by example through professionalism, integrity and accountability Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Degree qualification in Mechanical Building Services Engineering or equivalent
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards Chartership
Minimum 10 years' experience within a UK Building Services (MEP) Design Consultancy
Strong Mechanical Building Services design background
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
Extensive client-facing experience
Demonstrable success in work winning and business development
Significant Education sector experience
Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding
Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
Full UK Driving Licence Desirable Experience
Previous experience leading a regional office
Existing Education sector client network
Knowledge of ISO 19650 and BIM delivery
Experience delivering Net Zero Carbon and sustainable building solutions
Membership of CIBSE or another relevant professional institution Project Portfolio
Projects typically range from concept through to completion across all RIBA stages:
RIBA Stage 0-2: Strategic Definition, Brief Development and Concept Design
RIBA Stage 3: Spatial Coordination and Tender Documentation
RIBA Stage 4: Technical and Detailed Design
RIBA Stage 5: Construction Support, Site Inspections and Technical Assistance
RIBA Stage 6: Handover, As-Built Information and Project Close-Out Package & Benefits
Salary up to £120,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Performance-related annual bonus
Private medical insurance
Enhanced private pension
Professional membership fees paid
Continuous professional development and leadership training
Flexible working arrangements
Company laptop and mobile phone
Annual leave plus bank holidays This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Building Services leader who wants to take ownership of a regional office, develop high-performing teams and play a key role in the strategic growth of an ambitious consultancy
Salary description
£120000.00 - £120000.00 per year