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Engineering Director – Lead Innovation in Sustainable Engineering – £80,000 + car allowance + bonus – Birmingham (minimum 2 days per week in office) – Right to work in UK is essential

Our client, a purpose-driven leader in the UK’s energy and environmental consultancy sector, is seeking a visionary Engineering Director to head their design and delivery teams. This senior leadership role is perfect for a commercially aware, technically grounded professional who thrives on delivering high-impact projects that contribute to net-zero goals.

About the Role

As Engineering Director, you’ll take full ownership of departmental performance and strategic delivery across three key teams: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Design , Climate Change Engineers , and Energy Services . With responsibility for budget performance, operational delivery, and team leadership, you’ll drive excellence in service provision and champion innovation in sustainable engineering solutions.

You\’ll be customer-facing, technically capable, and a strategic thinker – playing a central role in shaping future services, managing partnerships, and ensuring the business stays at the forefront of the evolving energy and built environment sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver on departmental P&L, budgets, and performance KPIs.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of revenue-generating engineering and infrastructure services.
• Guide clients through M&E design from feasibility to construction (RIBA 1–7).
• Lead consultancy offerings across PSDS, LCSF, ESOS, HDPs, and more.
• Manage and evolve technical partnerships for long-term growth.
• Champion innovation across EV infrastructure, Solar PV, energy audits, and climate-focused projects.

People & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and inspire three multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct regular performance and development reviews.
• Promote knowledge sharing, training, and technical excellence across teams.
• Support team engagement, well-being, and HR compliance in alignment with company values.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years’ experience in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven success managing design, consultancy, or energy service projects.
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.

Technical Knowledge

• Expertise in M&E design and delivery, including condition surveys and compliance.
• Solid grasp of regulations and programmes including ESOS, PSDS, CCA, MEES, and CDM.
• Proficient in software such as AutoCAD, Dialux, Trimble Amtech (or equivalents)

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Chartered Engineer (or working toward chartership) – support available.
• Ideally affiliated with CIBSE and/or IET.

Why Join?

Our client believes in rewarding their people and creating an environment where technical excellence meets personal fulfilment. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with car allowance
• Quarterly performance-related bonus (after 6-month probation)
• Perkbox discounts at major retailers
• Opportunities for volunteering and giving back to the community

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