Regional Director - MEP Building Services

Eden Brown; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is looking for a Director to oversee the establishment of a new office. This role focuses on project leadership, team management, and fostering strong client relationships. The successful candidate should have a solid background in Building Services, experience with high-quality engineering projects, and excellent people management skills. A salary range of £75k - £100k, performance bonuses, and other benefits are offered.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

8% pension contribution

9 day-fortnight

Qualifications

• Experience operating at Director or Associate Director level in a Building Services environment.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality engineering projects.
• Experience building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-value projects successfully.
• Inspire and develop the local team effectively.
• Promote a positive office culture aligned with company values.

Skills

Project leadership

People management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Chartered status in Building Services

Job description

This role is open to those not currently operating at a Director level. Those at Senior Associate / Associate Director level will be provided with the necessary training.

Role Overview

The newly created role of Bristol Director provides a fantastic opportunity for someone with outstanding project leadership and people management capabilities to develop and shape a new office. The position will be based in Bristol but in your first month you will be asked to spend some time in other offices to get an understanding of the culture and processes. At a time of exciting expansion, the role will contribute to the wider growth of the business and provide ongoing opportunities for personal growth and development. The role will be closely supported by our strong leadership and engineering team. You will be the first hire on the MEP side in Bristol, giving you the full reigns to build a team and shape the office in a vision that aligns with the company's founding directors.

The Company

The company currently has two offices and is expected to turn over £4.5m this year. At present, there are around 35-40 heads in the business, made up of MEP and Sustainability staff. The founding directors are former senior figures at large engineering firms who decided to make start their own business (which will remain as a partnership).

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The role will require an equal split of time to be spent on project leadership and management of the local team. The remainder of time will be spent nurturing client relationships in addition shaping and monitoring execution of the office and regional business plan.

• To deliver outstanding Project Leadership across complex high value projects, working closely with members of the team, contractors and clients to ensure successful outcomes.
• To inspire and further develop a high performing team, utilising excellent people management skills to enable every member to be their best.
• To promote and role-model a positive office culture which aligns with our Values to enhance the success of the local, and where appropriate, wider team.
• To build and sustain excellent relationships with clients and prospective clients to identify and convert further revenue opportunities.
• To drive the execution of the Bristol office business plan, including contributing to successful financial performance. Collaborating effectively with others at all times to do so.

Person Specification

The following skillsets are required:

• Currently operate at Director or Associate Director level, preferably Chartered, in a Building Services related environment.
• Possess a track record of delivering high quality and transformative engineering projects, demonstrating highly effective project leadership capabilities in doing so.
• Excel as an inspirational and passionate manager of people, with proven experience of building and sustaining high performing teams and developing individuals to achieve great things.
• Be motivated by, and ideally have demonstrable experience of, promoting a positive culture within a team/office environment.
• Be effective at developing and sustaining enduring client relationships to identify and convert ongoing business opportunities.
• Naturally exhibit excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication, presentation, persuading, negotiating and influencing.
• Be competent at writing fee proposals, forecasting revenue, invoicing and managing subcontractor relationships.
• Be a self-starter with a can-do attitude that identifies and solves problems, escalating when appropriate.
• Be proficient in IT, with a strong and effective knowledge of engineering tools and platforms.

Other

Package - £75k - 100k salary, depending on experience, alongside other benefit discussions - performance related bonus, 8% pension contribution, 9 day-fortnight etc.

Opportunity to be part of a future ownership model (in development).

Given the nature of the role, this is an office-based position and therefore a minimum of 3, preferably 4 days per week in the office.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.