Associate Director​/Regional Director

Associate Director / Regional Director – MEP Building Services Consultant

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire
Reporting to:
Managing Director

About the Company

Our Client are a leading independent Building Services (MEP) Design Consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable and commercially focused engineering solutions throughout the UK.

Thier experienced team provides Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health and BIM design services from concept through to project completion, working across all RIBA stages for National Contractors, Developers, End Users and Public Sector Clients.

With an impressive portfolio of projects valued at up to £150 million, they have established a reputation for delivering technically robust, practical and commercially driven engineering solutions across a range of sectors including Education, High-Rise Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Stadia and Mixed-Use developments.

As part of thier continued growth strategy, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical-biased Associate Director / Regional Director to lead our Leeds office and become a key member of our senior leadership team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious leader who combines technical excellence with commercial awareness, enjoys building long-term client relationships, has a proven track record of winning work and possesses extensive experience within the Education sector.

The Opportunity

Working closely alongside the Managing Director, you will have overall responsibility for the operational leadership, commercial performance and continued growth of the Leeds office.

You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, develop existing client relationships, secure new business opportunities and ensure the successful delivery of projects to the highest technical and commercial standards.

This is far more than a technical role.they are looking for someone who is passionate about developing people, growing a business and helping shape the future direction of the consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead the day-to-day management and performance of the Leeds office.

Provide leadership across Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health and BIM teams.

Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Drive operational efficiency, resource planning and project performance.

Support recruitment, succession planning and staff development.

Promote collaboration across all offices.

Foster 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 business professionally within the industry.

Business Development & Work Winning

Working in conjunction with the Managing Director, you will play a leading role in growing the business by:

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 the delivery of the company's long-term business strategy.

Education Sector Leadership

A key requirement of this role is significant experience within the Education sector.

Applicants should demonstrate a successful track record delivering 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

Whilst this is a leadership position, candidates must possess an excellent technical understanding of Mechanical Building Services design.

Responsibilities include

Providing technical direction across multidisciplinary projects.

Leading design reviews and quality assurance.

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

Monitor project profitability and financial performance.

Review fees, resources and programme performance.

Support contract negotiations.

Identify and manage commercial risks.

Maximise project profitability.

Assist with debt management and fee recovery.

Contribute towards annual business planning and growth targets.

Leadership & People Development

Inspire, motivate and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Mentor Associate, Senior and Graduate Engineers.

Support professional development and…