UK Building Services Technical Lead

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a UK Technical Director for Building Services. This pivotal role involves leading technical capabilities with a focus on sustainability and innovative building solutions. The successful candidate will oversee complex engineering projects across various sectors, ensuring high standards in design and delivery. With flexible working options available, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence a multidisciplinary team and contribute to significant projects. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

25 Days Leave Plus Holidays

Options to Buy or Sell Leave

Access to Extensive Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Mechanical Building Services design and compliance.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence positively.

Responsibilities

• Own technical responsibility for project quality and design standards.
• Provide technical support to clients and manage key accounts.

Skills

Mechanical Building Services Design

Leadership and People Management

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Status

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26.04.2025

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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 capabilities with a focus on building services excellence, sustainability, building performance, and low carbon solutions, enabling our multidisciplinary teams to create innovative buildings and places.

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

Join our UK Building Services team, involved in some of the most challenging engineering projects across various sectors including Residential, Blue Light, Education, Mission Critical, Aviation, Energy (Fission, Fusion, PV), Commercial, Transportation, and Defence.

Our work involves collaboration with designers across the UK and internationally, on projects ranging from individual buildings to city-scale solutions.

The Role:

• Seeking a knowledgeable mechanical building services expert with experience in delivering consultancy services for both private and public sector clients, especially in the Buildings & Places market.
• The role focuses on building design and environmental systems integration from project inception, including setting development directions at concept stages and conducting reviews as designs mature.
• Involvement in complex projects may require in-depth engagement.
• Support from regional Technical Authorities will aid in setting quality and technical standards, adopting new technologies, and guiding training initiatives.
• The role can be based in any UK office, with main hubs in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Epsom, Leeds, Warrington, and Cardiff, with flexible hybrid working options.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, Chartered status with a relevant institution.
• Ability to influence industry peers and senior management positively.
• Extensive experience in Mechanical Building Services design, compliance, and practical application.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Good commercial awareness, business skills, and results orientation.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.

What we offer?

We support flexible working arrangements and value diversity and inclusion, aiming for a healthy work-life balance. Our benefits include competitive salary, 25 days leave plus holidays, options to buy or sell leave, and access to extensive training and development programs.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting a community where everyone can thrive and develop. This role may require security clearance, which will be discussed during the interview process. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities.