Technical Leader – Bulding Services

Fusion People; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job description

Technical Leader – Building Services (MEP)
Midlands / Nottingham | £75,000 – £85,000 + Benefits

Are 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.

Join 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

As 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:

• Leading the technical strategy and overseeing technical deliverables across multiple MEP projects (valued £5M-£50M).
• Managing design risk, co-ordination, compliance, and technical quality from pre-construction through delivery.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders – including bid, commercial and operations teams, clients, consultants, and manufacturers.
• Ensuring all works align with regulatory requirements including CDM, Building Safety Act, and relevant technical standards.
• Supporting the transition to digital engineering and contributing to Net Zero and sustainability objectives.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to technical teams and consultants.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone with a passion for complex design, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to make a difference through innovation and accountability.

Qualifications:

• BEng/MEng or MSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related Building Services discipline).
• Chartered or Incorporated status (or working towards) with CIBSE, IET, IMechE, or similar.

Experience:

• At least 10 years in building services engineering, with experience in sectors like healthcare, commercial, leisure, or MOD/MOJ.
• Proven ability to lead technical elements of MEP projects valued at £5M-£50M.

Key Skills:

• Deep knowledge of RIBA and BSRIA design frameworks.
• Strong understanding of technical risk management, value engineering, compliance, and digital engineering platforms (Revit, Navisworks, Asite, etc.).
• Commercial awareness, with experience aligning technical scope with contract requirements.

Why Join?

• Be part of a national technical community driving excellence and innovation.
• Contribute to cutting-edge projects with a focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and client collaboration.
• Grow with leadership support, career development, and exposure to major projects across multiple sectors.

Ready to take the lead?
Apply now to become a key driver in delivering smarter, safer, and more sustainable engineering solutions across the UK.