Associate Director - Building Services

Calibre Search; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in the North West is searching for an Associate Director for a new office. The successful candidate will manage a team, develop business opportunities, and maintain client relationships, particularly in Mechanical Building Services. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and includes a clear path towards a directorship. Ideal for aspirational Principals or Associates, this role supports flexible location across the North West.

Benefits

Salary up to £75,000

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Standard benefits including Pension and Holidays

Opportunity to progress to Director

Monthly socials

Regular charitable events

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering Mechanical and Electrical projects.
• Understanding of Commercials and Tendering processes.
• Aspirational Principals or Associates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Head the new office and build a team.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Build on existing client relationships.

Skills

Management of Mechanical Building Services

Client relationship development

Tendering processes

Understanding of resourcing

Education

Chartership in a relevant field

Job description

Associate Director - Building Services, North West, UK

Client:

Confidential

Location:

North West, UK

Job Category:

Building Services / Construction

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

da629fb9ca2f

Job Views:

22

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

If you have the desire to open a new office and build a team from scratch, backed by a business with more than 20 years of experience in the Building Services sector, then read on. You will become the head of the new office, and while the early stages will require hard work, this is by no means a standing start.

The business is based in Lancashire, Preston, with another office in Cumbria. They serve clients in Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Industrial sectors, and are well-positioned on various frameworks for public sector and local authority projects. The company's reputation in Lancashire and Cumbria is strong, and they aim to expand further into the Manchester and Liverpool construction scenes.

You will build on existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities. A good understanding of Mechanical Building Services is essential, with experience in delivering Mechanical and Electrical projects.

Applicants do not need to be an Associate Director already; aspirational Principals or Associates are welcome. You should understand Commercials, Tendering processes, and Resourcing to some extent. Chartership is advantageous or an appetite to work towards it. Occasional travel within the North West for meetings is expected.

The office can be based anywhere in the North West, preferably in Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, or Warrington.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £75,000
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Standard benefits including Pension and Holidays
• Opportunity to progress to Director
• Monthly socials
• Regular charitable events

If interested, please apply or contact Rob Jones at Calibre Search for more information.

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