Job Description
Technical Leader - Building Services (MEP)\nMidlands / Nottingham | £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits\n\nAre you ready to shape more than just your career? We're seeking an experienced Technical Leader to play a pivotal role in driving engineering excellence across complex, high-value building services projects.\n\nJoin a forward-thinking organisation that's redefining technical delivery in construction. Here, your expertise will support major projects across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on pre-construction and de-risking strategies.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nAs a senior member of the Technical Management team, you'll lead from the front in the planning and delivery of robust technical solutions.
Your key responsibilities will include:\n\nLeading the technical strategy and overseeing technical deliverables across multiple MEP projects (valued £5M-£50M).\n\nManaging design risk, co-ordination, compliance, and technical quality from pre-construction through delivery.\n\nCollaborating with internal and external stakeholders - including bid, commercial and operations teams, clients, consultants, and manufacturers.\n\nEnsuring all works align with regulatory requirements including CDM, Building Safety Act, and relevant technical standards.\n\nSupporting the transition to digital engineering and contributing to Net Zero and sustainability objectives.\n\nProviding leadership and mentorship to technical teams and consultants.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nWe want someone with a passion for complex design, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to make a difference through innovation and accountability.\n\n✅ Qualifications:\n\nBEng/MEng or MSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related Building Services discipline).\n\nChartered or Incorporated status (or working towards) with CIBSE, IET, IMechE, or similar.\n\n✅ Experience:\n\nAt least 10 years in building services engineering, with experience in sectors like healthcare, commercial, leisure, or MOD/MOJ.\n\nProven ability to lead technical elements of MEP projects valued at £5M-£50M.\n\n✅ Key Skills:\n\nDeep knowledge of RIBA and BSRIA design frameworks.\n\nStrong understanding of technical risk management, value engineering, compliance, and digital engineering platforms (Revit, Navisworks, Asite, etc.).\n\nCommercial awareness, with experience aligning technical scope with contract requirements.\n\nWhy Join?\n\nBe part of a national technical community driving excellence and innovation.\n\nContribute to cutting-edge projects with a focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and client collaboration.\n\nGrow with leadership support, career development, and exposure to major projects across multiple sectors.\n\nReady to take the lead?\nApply now to become a key driver in delivering smarter, safer, and more sustainable engineering solutions across the UK.\n\n--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website