Regional Director

Associate Director / Regional Director - MEP Building Services Consultant

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.

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