UK Building Services Technical Lead

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UK Building Services Technical Lead, Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis are looking to appoint a UK Technical Director for Building Services within our Building Design practice. This is an exciting role to head up our key technical capability with a focus on building services excellence, sustainability, building performance and low carbon solutions, that enable our multi-discipline teams of Architects and Engineers to create inspirational buildings and places.

This role will report directly into our UK Practice Director and Professional Head of Discipline and have influence over the 900+ Engineers and Architects in our UK Building Design practice.

It is an opportunity to join our UK Building Services team, who are playing a leading role in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting engineering projects across sectors including Residential, Blue Light, Education, Mission Critical, Aviation, Energy, Commercial Offices, Transportation and Defence.

Our work will bring you together with designers from across the UK and internationally, on projects that range from individual buildings to city-sized solutions and approaches.

The Role:

• We are seeking a knowledgeable and skilled mechanical building services expert with solid experience in delivering consultancy services for private and public sector clients, particularly in the Buildings & Places market.
• The focus of the role is on the design of buildings and their immediate surroundings, integrating environmental systems into the design process from project inception.
• Responsibilities include setting project development directions at concept stages and conducting regular reviews as designs become detailed.
• For complex projects, more in-depth involvement may be required.
• You will support regional Technical Authorities in setting quality and technical standards, adopting new technologies, and guiding training and development.
• The role can be based in any UK office, with main hubs in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Epsom, Leeds, Warrington, and Cardiff.
• We support hybrid working and flexible policies, enabling work from home and office locations.

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 on Mechanical Building Services.
• Build and maintain good relationships with clients and develop client management strategies.
• Manage key client relationships.
• 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 positively.
• Extensive experience in Mechanical Building Services design, compliance, and project delivery.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good commercial awareness and results-oriented approach.
• High-level relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and professional client engagement.

What we offer?

We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs, promoting diversity and work-life balance. Our policies include flexible hours, remote work options, and no requirement for full-time presence in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus holidays, options to buy/sell leave, benefits detailed at YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com).

Training:

Access to extensive training resources and development programs, including support for professional memberships.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on UKSV vetting processes, including proof of UK residency for 5 years or more. Do not mention current or past security clearances in applications.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering policies and networks to support staff from various backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, applications from all backgrounds are welcome.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

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