Technical Director, Building Services — Flexible Working

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

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking a Technical Director (Building Services) in South Yorkshire. The role leads the technical function, overseeing engineering standards, governance and project delivery to support rapid business growth and expansion.

The candidate will shape technical direction, drive innovation and mentor multidisciplinary teams, with scope for fast progression as the consultancy scales.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in electrical engineering and design consultancy.
• Proven leadership experience with influence at all levels.
• Strategic thinker who stays 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 to lead 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

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking a Technical Director (Building Services) in South Yorkshire. The role leads the technical function, overseeing engineering standards, governance and project delivery to support rapid business growth and expansion.

The candidate will shape technical direction, drive innovation and mentor multidisciplinary teams, with scope for fast progression as the consultancy scales.