Director of Operations

Manpower UK; Oakington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible working

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A well-established property consultancy seeks a Building Services Director to lead their Cambridge team. You will manage a talented group while delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical engineering projects across sectors such as commercial, education, residential, and defence. This role involves team leadership, resource planning, and business development. This is a great opportunity for a strategic leader aiming to shape the team's future within a supportive, flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• A strategic leader with hands-on expertise in building services.
• Strong financial awareness and experience managing budgets.
• Demonstrable CPD in building services.
• Proven business development and client relationship skills
• Leadership and mentoring capability

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a talented team in Cambridge.
• Plan resources to meet project demands.
• Engage in marketing and business development efforts.
• Ensure designs meet high-quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

Degree or MSc in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Department: M&E | Employment Type: Full-Time

A well-established, multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking a Building Services Director to lead their Cambridge team. The role offers the chance to manage and grow a talented team while delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical engineering projects across multiple sectors including commercial, education, residential, and defence.

If you’re a strategic leader with hands-on expertise in building services and are looking to make an impact, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice and shape the future of the Cambridge team.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership and mentoring
• Resource planning
• Marketing and business development
• Ensuring designs meet the highest quality standards

Requirements

• Degree or MSc in a relevant discipline; CEng/CIBSE or IMechE status preferred
• Strong financial awareness and experience managing budgets and targets
• Proven business development and client relationship skills
• Full clean driving license and access to transport
• Demonstrable CPD in building services

Benefits

This role provides a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, flexible working, and a comprehensive benefits package.