Technical Director - Mechanical; Building Services

Technical Director - Mechanical (Building Services)
Job Description

This role offers an opportunity to lead the Mechanical team in London, driving project and business development, managing budgets and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

• Develop, lead, and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Building Services team.
• Build and maintain client relationships and develop the brand within the South Region.
• Consistently meet monthly and annual budgets at a team level and improve performance.
• Collaborate with regional and senior leadership to implement strategic initiatives.
• Share knowledge and technical expertise with colleagues throughout the global business.
• Ensure profitable and sustainable work‑winning and maintain up‑to‑date forecasting.
• Oversee team performance including pipeline, finance, and operational management.
• Act as primary client contact, building relationships with developers, contractors and architects.
• Identify and secure new commissions while maintaining client care.

• Experience in business development and managing large MEP teams.
• Proven track record as Technical Director, Director or experienced Associate Director within an engineering consultancy.
• Strong leadership, efficiency ownership and growth drive.
• Solid experience in mechanical, electrical and sustainable building design from concept to technical stages.
• Chartered status through CIBSE/IET/IMechE Engineering Council or willingness to pursue.
• Ability to obtain UK vetting level Security Check (SC).

• Hybrid working: up to two days a week from home and collaboration in modern offices.
• Work‑life balance initiatives such as “WSP My Hour” and flexible leave arrangements.
• Continued professional development with training, mentoring and chartership support.
• Health and wellbeing programmes, including virtual GP consultations and gym membership scheme.
• Inclusive workplace culture with support for employees of all backgrounds.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.