Technical Director - Building Services

Job Description

Our clent is a Building Services (mechanical and electrical) Consultancy specialising in the design and build of data centres in the UK and across Europe.\n\nThey are looking to recruit a Building Services Technical Director to oversse MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) engineering teams, directing strategic project designs, and driving client relationships.\n\nCore Responsibilities:\n\n * Strategic Leadership: Overseeing high-profile multidisciplinary projects, largely critical data centres but may include other sectors.\n\n * Technical Authority: Approving detailed designs, feasibility studies, and specifications across all RIBA work stages.\n\n * Business Development: Driving new work, negotiating contracts, and acting as the key client interface.\n\n * Team Development: Mentoring principal engineers, managing team P&L budgets, and building technical capabilities.\n\nQualifications & Experience\n\n * Chartered Status: You will be chartered.\n\n * Experience: Extensive UK-based track record operating as a Principal Engineer, Associate Director, or Director within an engineering consultancy. You will have excellent data centre experience, including contacts with major players.\n\n * Skills: Commercial acumen, in-depth knowledge of UK building standards, and a proven ability to manage complex project pipelines