MEP Director (Higher Education)

We have an excellent opportunity for a National MEP Director specialising in higher education to join our successful and engaged team of building services professionals. This is an influential and strategic role, working with our MEP teams across the UK to grow and develop the higher education/life sciences offering. You can expect to be empowered to develop these sectors and will have lots of opportunity to build a legacy and progress your career.  

Our Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) division:

Our MEP team are specialists in energy, sustainability, and engineering design. We bring buildings to life and create award winning, high-performance environments that enhance the built environment – working across all sectors including commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, manufacturing, logistics, heritage and residential.

Our work includes:

• Building performance modelling
• Building performance optimisation
• Carbon verification and validation strategies
• Daylight and sunlight studies
• Net-Zero strategy
• Sustainability benchmarking and environmental assessments
• Sustainable master planning
• Strategic utility management services

We offer a fresh approach to MEP, getting involved early, working collaboratively with the design team, highlighting options, guiding design development, and using our expertise to help clients make key decisions.

Most importantly, you’ll find us a lively, good-spirited team, passionate about what we’re doing and enjoying each other’s company – we’ll be sure to give you a warm welcome too! Check out our MEP project portfolio here.

Your role will include:

• Take ownership for the Higher Education & Life Sciences sectors, working with our regional teams to develop client relationships and the Hydrock brand.
• Be our subject expert within the business, advising on projects as needed and taking the lead on client engagement.
• Work the divisional and regional directors to develop and implement strategic initiatives within the team and across the wider business.
• Drive profitable and sustainable work-winning and maintain up-to-date forecasting for the MEP team.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven track record working as a director (or experienced Associate Director) within engineering consultancy with a passion for working within either higher education and life sciences.
• Passionate about business development and client engagement.
• Self-motivated team leader with the ability to drive efficiencies and growth.
• Strong communication, analysis, and people skills.

What's great about the Stantec Group 
 As a global design leader with over 30,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, the Stantec Group is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

The Stantec Group champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us. 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application.

If shortlisted, you’ll first connect with our Talent Acquisition Team for a pre-screening call (about 30 minutes) to discuss your motivation and interest in the role. From there, successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

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