Associate / Associate Director (Building Services)

RPS Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Building Services sector is seeking an Associate / Associate Director in London. This role involves managing engineering resources, optimizing project finances, and ensuring successful delivery of multi-disciplinary projects. With support for career development and a commitment to diversity, RPS offers a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Accredited training programs

Personal development plans

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in building services.
• Experience in both consultancy and contracting.
• Leadership roles in multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering resources and project finances.
• Lead financial performance and client relationships.
• Deliver multi-disciplinary projects meeting client requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Technical Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Education

Engineering Degree

Professional Registration (Incorporated or Chartered Engineer)

Job description

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Associate / Associate Director (Building Services), London

Client: RPS Group

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3fc1d03b4348

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Associate / Associate Director (Building Services)

RPS is seeking an Associate / Associate Director for our UK offices in Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, and London. The UK-based team operates across these locations.

About The Design Business: RPS Design Division delivers projects across sectors including residential, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, manufacturing, data centres, and energy. We focus on balancing form and function, sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. Digitalisation enhances our delivery, allowing clients to experience designs from concept through execution with expertise spanning decades and disciplines.

What you’ll be doing: This role offers career progression within our industry-leading team. You will work with team leaders and Business Support to optimise resourcing and manage project finances.

• Manage engineering resources and project finances across the Building Services Group, including mechanical, electrical, utilities, BIM, energy, and BREEAM teams.
• Support growth and profitability of the MEP cost centre through operational delivery and bidding.
• Plan, review, and deliver multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring client requirements and deadlines are met.
• Lead financial performance across offices and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure active, accurate financial management to meet budgets and KPIs.
• Ensure work complies with RPS Terms and Conditions and that tenders are approved.
• Manage resources to deliver profit margins.
• Provide technical leadership and support technological improvements.
• Oversee and manage client relationships, project delivery, variations, and invoicing.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead proposals and bids, collaborating across business units.
• Support business development initiatives and strategic planning.
• Ensure MEP group compliance with IMS and manage changes.
• Analyse monthly financial data.
• Ensure staff safety equipment is issued.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Who we’re looking for: Ideally, candidates will have:

• A background in consultancy or contracting in building services installation.
• Experience in Building Services design (mechanical and electrical).
• An engineering degree or professional registration (Incorporated or Chartered Engineer).
• At least 10 years of industry experience, with leadership or support roles in multiple projects.
• A desire to focus on internal operations rather than external business development.

What’s in it for you? We support learning with accredited training, personal development plans, and a transparent career pathway. We value diversity, promote wellbeing, and offer flexible working arrangements. Join us for a workplace that values your contribution and supports your growth.

What happens next? Interested? We encourage applications and will respond within three days. Contact Parv Sandhu at RPS for more details.

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, offers global opportunities with over 28,000 employees worldwide. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, embedding these principles in all our processes.