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UK Building Services Technical Lead, Manchester
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Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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10
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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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 (e.g., Fission, Fusion, Large scale PV), Commercial Offices, Transportation, and Defence.
Our work will bring you together with designers from across the UK and internationally, on projects ranging 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 is on building design and environmental systems integrated from project inception, including setting development directions at concept stages and reviewing detailed designs.
* Involvement may extend to more complex projects as needed.
* You will support regional Technical Authorities in setting quality and technical standards, adopting new technologies, and guiding training initiatives.
* The role can be based in any UK office, with hubs in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Epsom, Leeds, Warrington, and Cardiff, embracing hybrid working and flexible policies.
Responsibilities:
* Own technical responsibility for project quality, design standards, and delivery processes.
* Support clients with technical expertise across various areas.
* Be knowledgeable of UK Government policies and industry initiatives related to Building Services.
* Represent the company as a Subject Matter Expert on Mechanical Building Services.
* Develop strong relationships with clients and manage key client accounts.
* Provide leadership, motivation, and technical guidance to the Building Services team.
Requirements:
* Degree or equivalent in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, Chartered status with a relevant institution.
* Ability to influence industry peers and senior management, challenging decisions constructively.
* Extensive experience in Mechanical Building Services design, compliance, and practical implementation.
* Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire teams.
* Good commercial awareness, business management skills, and results orientation.
* Strong relationship management and communication skills with a professional client approach.
What we offer?
We support flexible working arrangements and value diversity, aiming to accommodate individual needs. Our policies promote work-life balance with no fixed hours or full-time requirement by default.
Rewards and Benefits:
Competitive salary, 25 days leave plus bank holidays, options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits depend on experience and qualifications. More info at YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com).
Training:
Access to extensive training and development programs, supporting professional memberships and personal growth.
Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance, subject to UKSV vetting, including proof of residency in the UK for 5+ years. Do not mention current or previous security clearance in applications.
We promote diversity and inclusion through policies, flexible work, and employee networks, valuing applications from all backgrounds.
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Worker Type: Employee
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