Associate Director, Building Services & Mechanical Engineering

Civic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension scheme

Cycle to work / sustainable travel

Job summary

Civic is actively seeking an Associate Director Building Services/Mechanical Engineering to lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services across diverse sectors. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, champion sustainable approaches, and nurture client relationships to drive high‑quality, low‑carbon outcomes.

In this senior role, you’ll shape technical direction, mentor professionals, and contribute to the strategic growth of Civic’s engineering practice while collaborating

Qualifications

• Experience delivering mechanical building services projects
• Experience leading teams and projects
• Strong client relationships and business development aptitude
• Focus on sustainable design and low‑carbon solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services projects from concept through to completion
• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, renewable energy and low‑carbon design
• Provide technical leadership to project teams and promote best practices
• Develop client relationships and support business growth
• Mentor engineers and contribute to strategic direction

Skills

Leadership

Building services design

HVAC design

Sustainable engineering

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Civic is actively seeking an Associate Director Building Services/Mechanical Engineering to lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services across diverse sectors. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, champion sustainable approaches, and nurture client relationships to drive high‑quality, low‑carbon outcomes.

In this senior role, you’ll shape technical direction, mentor professionals, and contribute to the strategic growth of Civic’s engineering practice while collaborating