Associate Director, Mechanical Building Services

Civic group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible core hours (10:30–16:30)

26 days annual leave + holidays

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Job summary

Civic is seeking an Associate Director Building Services/Mechanical Engineering to lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services across diverse sectors. You will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, low-carbon solutions while mentoring engineers and contributing to strategic growth.

The role offers hybrid working with studio presence; you will shape project direction, drive sustainability targets, and support business development while

Qualifications

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, renewable energy and low-carbon solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
• Review designs, calculations and documents for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Champion sustainable design and storage of knowledge across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects to meet programme, budget and sustainability targets.
• Develop client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Mentor engineers and foster inclusive, collaborative teams.
• Support budget planning and cost control.
• Promote technical excellence and knowledge sharing across the practice.

Skills

Building services

HVAC

Renewables

Technical leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring

Budget & bids

Tools

Revit

Job description

Civic is seeking an Associate Director Building Services/Mechanical Engineering to lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services across diverse sectors. You will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, low-carbon solutions while mentoring engineers and contributing to strategic growth.

The role offers hybrid working with studio presence; you will shape project direction, drive sustainability targets, and support business development while