UK Building Services Technical Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building services seeks a UK Building Services Technical Lead in Cardiff to drive excellence in engineering practices. This role involves overseeing multidisciplinary teams on major projects across various sectors while fostering innovative and sustainable solutions. Prospective candidates should possess substantial experience in mechanical building services alongside leadership and relationship management skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Chartered status preferred.
• Significant experience in Mechanical Building Services design.
• Ability to influence industry peers and manage key clients.

Responsibilities

• Own technical responsibility for project quality and delivery processes.
• Provide technical support to clients in various areas.
• Lead and motivate the Building Services team on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree or equivalent in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

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UK Building Services Technical Lead, Cardiff

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Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

AtkinsRéalis is looking to appoint a UK Technical Director for Building Services within our Building Design practice. This role involves leading our technical capability with a focus on building services excellence, sustainability, building performance, and low carbon solutions, supporting multidisciplinary teams of Architects and Engineers in creating innovative buildings and places.

This role reports to the UK Practice Director and Head of Discipline, influencing over 900 Engineers and Architects in our UK Building Design practice.

Our UK Building Services team is involved in major projects across sectors like Residential, Blue Light, Education, Mission Critical, Aviation, Energy, Commercial, Transportation, and Defence, working on projects from individual buildings to city-scale solutions.

The Role:

• Seeking a knowledgeable mechanical building services expert with experience in consultancy services for private and public sectors, especially in Buildings & Places markets.
• Focus on building design and environmental systems integration from project inception through detailed design.
• Set project development directions at concept stages, with regular reviews as designs evolve.
• Involvement in complex projects as needed, with support from regional Technical Authorities to maintain quality and standards, adopt new technologies, and guide training initiatives.
• The role can be based in any UK office, with main hubs in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Epsom, Leeds, Warrington, and Cardiff, embracing flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities:

• Own technical responsibility for project quality, design standards, and delivery processes.
• Provide technical support to clients across various areas.
• Stay informed on UK government policies and industry initiatives related to Building Services.
• Represent the company as a Subject Matter Expert in Mechanical Building Services.
• Develop client relationships and manage key clients.
• Lead and motivate the Building Services team on projects.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, Chartered status preferred.
• Ability to influence industry peers and senior management, challenging decisions constructively.
• Significant experience in Mechanical Building Services design, compliance, and project delivery.
• Leadership and people management skills to inspire a team.
• Strong commercial awareness and results-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

What we offer:

AtkinsRéalis supports flexible working and values diversity, offering a work-life balance with no fixed hours or full-time requirement unless desired. We provide a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus holidays, and opportunities for professional development, including support for relevant memberships.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive community, promoting policies and networks to support staff from various backgrounds. This role may require security clearance, which depends on UK residency history, and will be discussed during the interview process.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular