Associate Director

Overview

Lead building services team, deliver projects, manage clients, and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• integrated design
• client relations
• technical standards
• technical mentorship
• project profitability
• team management

Tasks

With support from the wider practice, the Director will be responsible for leading project delivery, managing client relationships, and driving business development. The successful candidate will bring extensive mechanical and/or electrical engineering expertise, providing technical leadership while promoting collaboration and the company’s shared values. -Foster collaboration across disciplines to deliver fully integrated design solutions. -Strengthen existing client relationships and develop new ones to expand the business portfolio. -Support senior management in implementing business strategies and operational processes. -Ensure designs meet the highest technical standards and align with client expectations. -Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and encourage professional development. -Provide technical mentorship and ensure quality and consistency across all projects. -Manage project profitability and oversee commercial outcomes. -Oversee team and project performance, including resourcing, budgeting, timesheets, and invoicing. -Drive fee income and monitor team financial performance. -Manage and lead the Building Services team. -Identify and pursue new project opportunities. -Contribute to wider marketing and growth initiatives.

Requirements

• financial management
• senior leadership
• chartered engineer
• business development
• driving licence
• progressive thinking

What You Bring

✅ Progressive thinking -Strong financial management and commercial awareness. -Proven experience in a senior leadership or director-level role within Building Services. -Degree in a relevant discipline, with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through CIBSE or IMechE preferred. -Demonstrable business development and client relationship management skills. -Full, clean UK driving licence.

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Benefits

Life at the Company -Personal and professional development programmes, including in-house coaching and mentoring -Flexible and hybrid working opportunities to support work-life balance -Competitive salaries with regular reviews and benchmarking -The company is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. Even if candidates do not meet every requirement listed, they are encouraged to apply — they may still be an excellent fit for this or other opportunities within the business. -Regular social and team-building events -Death in service benefit and volunteering leave -Health and wellbeing initiatives, employee referral schemes, and performance-based incentives -Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans (where applicable) -25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, as well as festive office closures -Company pension scheme and health cash plan

About Skilled Careers

-Founded in the UK, Skilled Careers has been a trusted partner in the recruitment industry for years. -Focused on providing high-quality talent solutions across the construction and engineering sectors. -Known for its expertise in sourcing specialists for a range of sectors including residential, commercial, and utilities. -Has a strong track record in placing skilled professionals into some of the UK’s most ambitious construction projects. -The company’s team is deeply committed to offering tailored recruitment strategies that fit the evolving demands of the industry. -Skilled Careers stands out for its deep understanding of market needs, coupled with an expansive network of top-tier candidates. -Works across multiple project types, from large infrastructure developments to niche, high-end residential properties.

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