Associate Director / Regional Director – Mechanical Building Services

Leeds | Up to £120,000 + Bonus & Benefits

The Client

Our client, an established and ambitious independent MEP consultancy, is seeking a Mechanical-biased Associate Director or Regional Director to lead its Leeds office. This is a senior leadership opportunity combining operational management, technical oversight, client development and work winning. Working closely with the Managing Director, you will have genuine autonomy to shape the regional business, develop a multidisciplinary team and drive sustainable growth.

The Role

• Lead the operational and commercial performance of the Leeds office.
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary MEP and BIM teams.
• Build senior client relationships and maximise repeat business.
• Identify opportunities, lead bids and negotiate fee proposals.
• Oversee project quality, profitability, resources and programmes.
• Provide technical leadership across mechanical building services projects.
• Support recruitment, succession planning and professional development.
• Contribute to the wider business strategy and regional growth plans.

Candidate Profile

• At least 10 years’ experience within a UK building services consultancy.
• Strong mechanical building services design background.
• Chartered Engineer or actively working towards Chartership.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing client relationships.
• Demonstrable success in business development and securing work.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project profitability.
• Significant experience within the education sector, ideally including schools, colleges, universities, DfE programmes and public-sector frameworks.
• Previous responsibility for an office, region or business unit would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

You will join a growing consultancy delivering complex projects across education, healthcare, commercial, residential, mixed-use and leisure sectors. The position offers significant influence, direct access to the senior leadership team and a clear opportunity to shape the future of the Leeds operation.

Package

• Salary up to £120,000, dependent upon experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced pension.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional fees and leadership development.
• Excellent long-term progression.