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Role Overview Our Client is one of the largest independently owned building services design consultants operating in the UK. This award winning practice has a network of strategically placed regional office and employing circa 150 staff, the company prioritises local involvement in all schemes whilst offering a friendly client facing service. The Leeds office is now enjoying their second year, conveniently situated in the heart of the city within short walking distance of the train station. With a Sustainability Team already in place in Leeds, a new MEP Director has just been appointed and will be immediately tasked with building a new MEP Design Team along with developing the brand further across the north of England in particular. Recruitment is essential and establishing a leadership group to help run and manage a technically robust delivery team is the number one priority. The first appointments will be made at Associate level ( 1 Mechanical & 1 Electrical) and will be tasked with strong leadership in terms of projects delivery, staff performance and client management. The successful candidates will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality building services engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, while supporting team development, client relationships, and the continued growth of the Leeds office. The role combines technical excellence, project leadership, and commercial awareness, aligned with the companies collaborative, people-focused culture. Key Responsibilities Technical & Project Leadership Lead the design and delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) engineering services from concept through to completion Act as Project Lead on complex and multi-disciplinary projects Ensure designs are compliant with current legislation, standards, and best practice Review and approve technical outputs, calculations, reports, and specifications Champion quality, sustainability, and low-carbon design solutions Client & Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, and other design team members Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting repeat business Attend and lead client meetings, design workshops, and site meetings Contribute to bids, fee proposals, and presentations Commercial & Business Development Support fee management, programme control, and resource planning Assist Directors with any business development prospects Identify opportunities for repeat work within existing client relationships Team Leadership & Mentoring Line manage and mentor Engineers and Senior Engineers Support professional development, performance reviews, and training Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture within the Leeds offices. Skills & Experience Essential Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering Significant experience within a building services design environment Proven ability to lead MEP projects Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and industry standards Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Desirable Experience working across sectors such as commercial, residential, healthcare, education, or mixed-use developments Experience contributing to business development Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and low-carbon design strategies Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent), or working towards it In return for the hard work and dedication of 2 Associate level Building Services Engineers, the appointed candidates can look forward to being part of something new and setting the bar for which all employees and schemes should aspire to. As the office grows and develops, further development opportunities will be made available as a natural hierarchy forms and long term succession planning comes into play.

Our client is one of the leading independent MEP Consulting Engineers in Leeds. Set up close to 15 years ago, the company operates from Leeds and London to co-manage a portfolio of educational, residential and commercial projects of mixed size and value across the UK. With a current turnover of £3m and an expansion plan in place to reach £5m over the next period, the business is well placed to achieve significant growth and continues success. To help facilitate the next stage of the business plan, the Managing Director is keen to recruit an experienced and commercially astute MEP Director to lead and grow the Building Services team in Leeds. This is a strategic leadership position responsible for driving technical excellence, developing client relationships, growing the commercial design portfolio, and leading a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will combine outstanding building services expertise with proven leadership capability and a strong track record of winning and delivering high-quality commercial projects. The position will be 70% internal focused on resource planning, managing project design teams and client management, with 30% outward focused on new business generation and networking. Whilst there is a preference to attract mechanically bias engineers for this specific position, interest from electrical engineers is also welcomed. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a growing consultancy, influence regional strategy and play a key role in expanding the company s presence across the North and Midlands. Key Responsibilities Leadership Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary MEP design team. Create a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on technical excellence. Mentor and develop Associate Directors, Associates, Senior Engineers and Graduates. Support recruitment and succession planning to facilitate sustainable growth. Technical Leadership Oversee the design and delivery of complex building services projects from concept through to completion. Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, British Standards and industry best practice. Champion low-carbon, sustainable and innovative engineering solutions. Drive quality assurance and technical governance across all projects. Business Development Build and strengthen relationships with developers, architects, contractors, project managers and end users. Lead work-winning activities including presentations, fee proposals and bids. Identify new business opportunities and develop strategic client accounts. Represent the business at networking events and industry forums. Commercial Management Take ownership of project profitability and commercial performance. Review fee proposals and resource planning. Manage project risks and ensure successful financial outcomes. Monitor utilisation, project delivery and team performance against business objectives. Project Delivery Provide strategic oversight across multiple projects. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Lead multidisciplinary coordination with internal and external design teams. Maintain exceptional levels of client satisfaction throughout project lifecycles. Candidate Requirements Essential Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering. Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary MEP design teams. Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability. Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrable experience winning new work and growing client accounts. Extensive knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and sustainable building design. Strong communication, presentation and leadership skills. Desirable Chartered Engineer (CEng) with CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent. Experience leading regional business growth. Knowledge of NABERS UK, BREEAM, WELL and Net Zero Carbon design principles. Experience delivering BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 projects. Existing client network across Yorkshire and the North of England. Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a growth mindset. Commercially driven and client focused. Collaborative and approachable leader. Strong decision-maker with excellent problem-solving skills. Passionate about developing people and nurturing future talent. Committed to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement. Salary, bonuses and potential equity options all negotiable and available for discussion.