Regional Director, MEP Engineering UK in Edinburgh

Kindness and curiosity are some of Atelier Ten’s core tenets. We are a team of building services engineers and environmental designers championing for a healthier planet leveraging our vast, collective knowledge of sustainable spaces. We help bring elegance and efficiency to every building, and we work with architects, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to accomplish their sustainable vision. We don’t just follow the trends of the industry, we trailblaze new paths to create high-performing, sustainable, and award-winning buildings. We are part of the SJ Group, a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

This is a business-critical leadership role responsible for driving the growth, performance, and strategic direction of our MEP practice across the UK, with teams based in London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. As a client champion, team builder, and technical leader, you will play a pivotal role in expanding Atelier Ten’s multidisciplinary offering, strengthening our presence in key markets, and growing a market-leading MEP team that complements our internationally recognised sustainability and environmental design expertise.

This role is about more than managing projects. You will be responsible for winning work, developing long-term client relationships, identifying new market opportunities, attracting and developing talent, and shaping the future direction of the business. You will work closely with fellow directors and practice leaders to grow our MEP capability, enhance our multidisciplinary offering, and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients across the UK and beyond. The position combines business development, operational leadership, people management, technical oversight, and strategic planning, making it an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader who thrives on building successful teams and growing businesses.

No two days are the same. You will balance business leadership, client engagement, team development, and technical guidance while helping shape the future growth of Atelier Ten’s engineering practice across the UK. Some of the things you’ll regularly be involved in include:

• Leading and implementing the growth strategy for the MEP business across the UK market
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with developers, architects, asset owners, contractors, and industry partners
• Driving business development activities, identifying opportunities, leading pursuits, and securing new projects
• Acting as executive sponsor and director-in-charge on key client commissions
• Providing technical leadership and oversight across major multidisciplinary projects
• Growing, mentoring, and developing a high-performing MEP team
• Collaborating closely with Atelier Ten’s sustainability, environmental design, and specialist engineering practices
• Supporting recruitment, succession planning, and capability development across the business
• Leading resource planning, utilisation, and financial performance to ensure sustainable business growth
• Representing Atelier Ten through industry events, conferences, thought leadership, and professional networks
• Contributing to business strategy, operational planning, and the long-term growth of the practice
• Engaging with other SJ Group companies on joint initiatives around business growth and technical development

We’re looking for someone who is entrepreneurial, passionate about sustainable design, and has a knack for bringing in business. If you’re the kind of person people genuinely enjoy working with—someone who brings positive energy and builds trust—that’s even better! Ideally, you will bring:

• Proven leadership experience within building services or MEP engineering consultancy
• A strong track record of leading and growing engineering teams
• Established relationships across the UK property, developer, architect, contractor, and institutional sectors
• Proven success in winning major projects and developing long-term client partnerships
• Experience managing business performance, resources, and profitability
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing future talent
• Chartered Engineer status and membership of a relevant professional institution
• Deep technical expertise in building services engineering and sustainable design
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the business internally and externally and influence at senior levels
• A collaborative leadership style and enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team. Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.