Lead Building Services Director (MEP)

AECOM; Croydon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Croydon is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Building Services Design Consultant Engineering team on MEP and multidisciplinary projects. Based in Croydon, the role involves client and architect collaboration, and potential work across UK, Europe and beyond.

The candidate will drive team development, manage projects to budget and programme, and mentor junior staff while expanding market share in the South East and beyond. A strong UK market knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical building services across sectors.
• Experience leading design teams.
• Experience in project management within a defined fee budget and programme.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the development of the team and grow AECOM’s market share in the local market as well as for projects further afield.
• Serve as a multi-disciplinary team leader for projects, from feasibility through to operational phase for Building Services Projects.
• Manage a team/office of engineers and specialists, coordinating and supporting the management team.
• Ensure financial targets and internal KPIs are met, motivating others to contribute.
• Prepare and present designs, reports, and specifications.
• Manage design and construction stage activities with both external and internal teams.
• Contribute to the update of AECOM standards.
• Deliver, review, and approve mechanical engineering calculations.
• Negotiate additional fees and change control.
• Act as the main point of contact with design teams.
• Serve as the project manager for the AECOM/Client contract, managing fee expenditure and programme.
• Mentor junior staff, train staff, and promote CPD activities.
• Manage and build client and architect relationships to secure new and repeat work.
• Maintain and enhance expertise within the team and as an individual.
• Support and lead the team’s 3D and BIM capabilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Communication skills

Mechanical building services knowledge

Decision making

Education

Mechanical or Building Services degree

Chartered engineer (preferred)

Tools

BIM software

Job description

AECOM in Croydon is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Building Services Design Consultant Engineering team on MEP and multidisciplinary projects. Based in Croydon, the role involves client and architect collaboration, and potential work across UK, Europe and beyond.

The candidate will drive team development, manage projects to budget and programme, and mentor junior staff while expanding market share in the South East and beyond. A strong UK market knowledge is essential.