Job type
PermanentLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Building ServicesIndustry
EngineeringPay
£70,000 - £80,000
Associate Director (Manchester / Leeds) - Multi-Dis Consultancy
Location:
UK-based (with travel to MoD and defence sites as required)
Clearance: Candidates must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and be eligible for security clearance.
UK-based (with travel to MoD and defence sites as required)
Clearance: Candidates must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and be eligible for security clearance.
Overview:
A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director specialising in Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) Building Services. This strategic role is focused on delivering high-profile, mission-critical projects across the UK defence sector, including MoD bases, training facilities, and secure infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage MEP design teams on complex defence and national infrastructure projects.
- Oversee project delivery from concept through to completion, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and client specifications.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and consultants across disciplines.
- Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient building services solutions.
- Ensure quality assurance, risk management, and adherence to security protocols on all defence-related schemes.
- Support business development activities, including bid preparation and client engagement within the defence and secure government sectors.
Essential Requirements:
- Currently operating at Principal or Associate level within a UK-based Building Services consultancy.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in MEP design and project leadership, with at least 5 years based in the UK.
- Proven track record of delivering projects within the defence, secure government, or mission-critical sectors.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant institution (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE, IET).
- Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, MoD JSP standards, and security-cleared environments.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable:
- Experience working on SC or DV-cleared projects.
- Familiarity with BIM Level 2 and digital delivery tools.
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices and Net Zero Carbon strategies.
Why Join Us?
This organisation is built on a foundation of technical excellence, innovation, and integrity. Employees are empowered to lead with science and engineering expertise to solve the world’s most complex challenges.
The company fosters a culture of:
The company fosters a culture of:
- Service: Putting clients first and delivering smart, cost-effective solutions.
- Value: Treating client challenges as their own, with practical, real-world solutions.
- Excellence: Maintaining the highest standards in technical capability, safety, and quality.
- Opportunity: Investing in people through professional development, leadership programmes, and career progression.
With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical conduct, the company offers a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.
What you need to do now
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