Director of Building Services

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Building Services Director to lead and develop its design team. This role combines technical leadership with business development and client management, requiring a background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Candidates should possess a strong focus on nurturing client relationships while promoting best practices within the team. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model with generous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Professional membership support

On-site parking

Enhanced family policies

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Strong background in Mechanical and/or Electrical Building Services Engineering.
• Proven track record in business development and client growth.
• Commercial awareness with solid financial oversight skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the local Building Services design team.
• Oversee project delivery and ensure technical excellence.
• Manage client relationships and support business growth.
• Shape team structure, training and ongoing professional development.
• Promote best practice across internal systems and processes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Financial Oversight

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

MSc/CEng (CIBSE or IMechE)

Job description

Building Services Director

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 per annum (Dependent upon experience)

If you’re a senior Building Services professional who thrives on shaping high-quality projects and developing high-performing teams, this role could offer the autonomy and influence you’re looking for. You’ll lead an established M&E function within a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy, known for its progressive culture, collaborative mindset and commitment to improving the built environment one project at a time.

This is a great fit for someone with a strong Mechanical or Electrical background, a commercial outlook and the confidence to nurture client relationships while growing a vibrant regional team. If you enjoy combining technical leadership with genuine people development, you’ll feel right at home.

Package

• Competitive salary: £85,000 - £95,000 per annum (Dependent upon experience)
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working (1 or 2 days per week)
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Professional membership support
• On-site parking
• Enhanced family policies
• Regular social events and very social office

Office

Cambridge

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Duties

• Lead and develop the local Building Services design team
• Oversee project delivery and ensure technical excellence
• Manage client relationships and support business growth
• Shape team structure, training and ongoing professional development
• Promote best practice across internal systems and processes
• Monitor fee performance, forecasts and financial targets

Requirements

• Strong background in Mechanical and/or Electrical Building Services Engineering
• Proven track record in business development and client growth
• Commercial awareness with solid financial oversight skills
• Degree in a relevant discipline; MSc/CEng (CIBSE or IMechE) ideal
• Full UK driving licence
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and sector knowledge