About the job

• Mott MacDonald is recruiting a Technical Manager - Building Services (Building Services Leader) to manage and develop the MEP Building Services engineering capability in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for technical delivery and growth of projects.
• Demonstrate technical leadership in sustainable building services designs.
• Understand the market, capture new opportunities, and direct the bid process.
• Participate and contribute to the Company’s Building Services Practice network.
• Develop MEP capability through employee engagement for innovative thinking and performance management.
• Identify capability gaps and develop improvement plans with staff training and recruitment.

Competencies:

• Accomplished engineer with the ability to inspire and lead teams to deliver technical excellence.
• Drive and motivation for team leadership and business growth.
• Track record of winning and completing building structures projects successfully.
• Industry-standard software skills, including hands-on knowledge of BIM and digital platforms.
• Focus on innovations and improvements for workload management and project deliverables.
• Leadership skills to build relationships, provide career paths, and manage diverse teams.

Candidate Specifications:

• CEng registered with a membership of a recognized professional institution (IET, CIBSE, or international equivalent).
• Significant experience at this level, leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintaining corporate governance on projects and growing an MEP team.
• Negotiating and influencing skills at an executive level.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Experience in managing and delivering technical excellence, understanding budgets, resources, and commercial acumen.

Our Purpose:

• Improve society by considering social outcomes, focusing on excellence and digital innovation.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

• Equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working:

• Open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the interview stage.

We Can Offer:

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave.
• Competitive annual leave.
• Annual professional institution subscription.
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance.