Technical Director

Nicholas Associates; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Technical Director (Building Services) in South Yorkshire to lead the technical function within a specialist design consultancy. You will oversee engineering standards, governance, and project delivery.

You will drive innovation, shape strategy, and mentor multidisciplinary design teams while working with senior leadership to support rapid business growth.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in electrical engineering within a design consultancy.
• Proven leadership with influence at all levels.
• Strategic thinker who can stay hands-on when needed.
• Experience driving technical standards, processes, and improvements.
• Ambitious individual eager to grow with the business and progress quickly.
• Strong communication and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical function within a specialist design‑focused environment.
• Oversee engineering standards, technical governance, and project delivery.
• Drive innovation, best‑practice design processes, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support rapid business growth.
• Shape the technical direction, future investment, and long‑term strategy.
• Mentor and develop engineering and design teams to build capability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Electrical engineering

Design consultancy

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Job title - Technical Director (Building Services)

Location - South Yorkshire

Sector - Design Consultancy

Salary -£70,000-£90,000

Role Overview

• Lead the technical function within a specialist design‑focused environment
• Oversee engineering standards, technical governance, and project delivery
• Drive innovation, best‑practice design processes, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with senior leadership to support rapid business growth
• Shape the technical direction, future investment, and long‑term strategy
• Mentor and develop engineering and design teams to build capability

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high‑quality technical output across all design and engineering projects
• Provide technical leadership and decision‑making across the consultancy
• Implement and refine processes to improve efficiency and delivery performance
• Support client engagement from a technical standpoint when required
• Identify opportunities for innovation, new services, and technical development
• Contribute to the wider growth plan and organisational structure

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical background within electrical engineering and design consultancy
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strategic thinker with the ability to remain hands‑on when needed
• Experience driving technical standards, processes, and continuous improvement
• Ambitious individual who wants to grow with the business and progress quickly
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies