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Building Services Director – Cambridgeshire The roleThe Building Services Director will lead the Cambridge building services team, delivering high-quality projects while growing client relationships and business opportunities. The role focuses on Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering expertise, team leadership, and promoting the client’s ethos and values.Key responsibilitiesLead and develop the Cambridge team through mentoring, performance reviews, and trainingProvide technical expertise across projects and ensure high standards of design qualitySupport Partners in resource planning, recruitment, and business strategyDrive business development and expand the client baseOversee team and project financial performance, ensuring targets are metWork collaboratively across disciplines to deliver integrated solutionsEssential experienceProven leadership in building services design teamsStrong business development and client management skillsDegree in a relevant discipline is desirable; MSc in Building Services is a plusChartered Engineer (CEng) status through CIBSE or IMechE is preferredFull clean driving licenceDemonstrable CPD in relevant subjectsAbout the clientA long-established, value-led property and construction consultancy, this client provides innovative, practical design solutions across sectors including commercial, education, defence, and residential. With offices across the UK and plans for further expansion, they combine technical expertise with a strong focus on improving the communities they work in.Why join themThe culture is collaborative, people-focused, and fun. Teams work hard, play hard, and are united by a shared vision: improving the built environment one project at a time. Core values include:ProgressiveCollaborativeSupportiveOwnershipBenefits include flexible and remote working, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, competitive salaries with regular reviews, company pension, health cash plan, professional membership support, seasonal social events, volunteering leave, and wellbeing programs.

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