Director - Building Services Consultancy
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £70,000.0 to £85,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £85,000 + Profit , Car/Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3QR |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4772883_1771591745 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established SME multidisciplinary consultancy with several offices across the UK and a newly formalised office in Birmingham. The business delivers a wide range of projects across both public and private sectors and has a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and flexibility.The Birmingham office already has an experienced team and a healthy pipeline of secured work. The company is now looking to appoint a Building Services Director to lead, strengthen, and grow this important regional base, with full support from the wider leadership team.Your new role
As Building Services Director, you will lead the Birmingham office's technical, commercial and operational performance. You will oversee and develop the existing team while scaling the office to approximately 15 staff as project demand grows.You will act as a senior technical lead on Building Services / MEP projects, drive client relationships, and support business development activity. While the consultancy has a strong presence in the public sector, there is full scope for you to further expand this portfolio or increase commercial sector work in line with your expertise.
This is a hybrid role with excellent flexibility, typically requiring around two days per week in the Birmingham office.
What you'll need to succeed
Background as an Associate Director, Technical Director, or similar senior role within a Building Services / MEP consultancy.
- Strong technical expertise in MEP design and delivery across public and/or commercial sector projects.
- Proven experience in leading teams, developing people, and managing office or regional performance.
- Ability to grow client relationships, win work, and support strategic business development.
- Commercial awareness, strong communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style.
- Ambition to lead, shape, and grow a regional office within a supportive SME environment.
What you'll get in return
Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience.
- Profit share linked to an already established pipeline.
- Car or car allowance.
- Private healthcare.
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Hybrid working with the option to be in the office more frequently if you wish.
- Full backing from a national consultancy while retaining the autonomy to shape the Birmingham office.
- A long‑term career opportunity with the freedom to build and grow a high‑performing team.
What you need to do now
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