Hybrid Associate Technical Director – Mechanical Services

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About the role

  • Associate Technical Director (Mechanical) leading technical delivery for building services projects in railway and infrastructure sectors. Responsible for high-quality mechanical design and team management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership on complex building services projects within the railway and infrastructure sectors
  • Deliver high-quality mechanical design solutions
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships
  • Drive innovation to support sustainable, safe, and efficient asset delivery across the project lifecycle
  • Oversee project planning, resourcing, budgeting, and risk management
  • Champion sustainability initiatives including BREEAM compliance
  • Provide technical expertise in ventilation, smoke management, HVAC, and public health systems
  • Drive continuous improvement through standardisation, automation, and adoption of digital tools
  • Promote a positive SHE culture by leading safety initiatives
  • Contribute to business development through bid preparation and client presentations

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc preferred)
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional recognition
  • Proven track record delivering mechanical/building services projects within railway, infrastructure, or transport sectors
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical design, including tunnel ventilation, smoke management, HVAC systems, and commissioning processes
  • Experience with sustainability standards such as BREEAM and sustainable design principles
  • Excellent project and people management skills with experience leading multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets, proposals, and client relationships
  • Proficient in digital delivery environments such as BIM (3D modelling), common data environments (ProjectWise), and other engineering software
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior clients and project stakeholders
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-project environment with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
  • Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally as required.

Benefits

  • Meaningful work
  • Empowering environment
  • Commitment to equality and diversity

Job title

Associate Technical Director – Mechanical Services

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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