Associate Director of Mechanical Building Services, EMEA

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Associate Director of Mechanical Building Services, EMEA, to join our dedicated team at our office located in Birmingham or Manchester, UK. This role can be located at any of IPS's offices within the EMEA region

The Associate Director of Mechanical Building Services - EMEA supports the Director of Building Services - EMEA with the utilisation, growth and development of professionals in the Mechanical Building Services Engineering Discipline which is comprised of HVAC Engineers, Utility Engineers and Principal Engineers across the EMEA Region. The Associate Director of Mechanical Building Services - EMEA shall:

• Ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables via QA / QC reviews and technical Audits.
• Support business development with technical support, proposal generation and work hour estimates.
• Possess sufficient technical proficiency in the various facets of Building Services design to understand project requirements and apply the appropriate resources and execution approach for a successful project.
• Supports strategic company initiatives and innovation.
• Acts as a SME for specified Mechanical Building Services areas to support IPS' general development.
• Supports Discipline GATEway initiative, controlling budget hours, building relationships with IPSM counterparts and ensure quality is delivered on every project.
• Ensure alignment with Global Mechanical Building Services Engineering procedures, standards and software.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the implementation of the strategic direction as set out by the Director of Building Services - EMEA.
• Is responsible for the execution of the work performed by the Mechanical Building Services team in EMEA.
• Coordinates with Regional Senior Directors, Project Managers and Proposal Managers to determine scope, cost, complexity, planning and scheduling requirements of projects.
• Assigns appropriate personnel, in close cooperation with the Director of Building Services - EMEA, to provide cost-effective engineering and technical support.
• Implement an appropriate cost-effective workflow process and level of design detail to achieve project goals.
• Estimates work hours needed to generate project deliverables and support the design team.
• Ensures the quality, accuracy, consistency, timeliness and completeness of overall work to the required discipline engineering principles; compliance with established IPS Quality Management standards, procedures, codes and ordinances; adherence to project schedules; and provides adequate training, technical and administrative guidance and instruction to personnel within the discipline.
• Supports a Mechanical Building Services strategic business plan in concert with overall company planning efforts involving technical/regulatory activities that are required to achieve long range annual goals and objectives.
• Supports the Mechanical Building Services Engineering Communities of Practice (CoP's) to promote continuous development of the Mechanical Building Services Engineering Framework.
• Develops discipline policies, technical standards and procedures. Assists in the development and coordination of divisional and inter-departmental policies, procedures and standards.
• Liaises with the other EMEA Directors & Associate Directors to ensure all projects executed by IPS are completed in a consistent manner.
• Actively drives Innovation to look at new ways of delivering value to IPS clients, aligning with Artificial Intelligence and the IPS Business Digital Transformation (B-Dx) initiative.
• Maintains connections to relevant industry bodies and and trade groups to maintain current thinking in the group. Encourages participation in professional bodies for CPD of Mechanical Building Services Engineering Team members.
• Supports the Director of Building Services - EMEA in hiring, performance appraisal, salary position recommendations and employee development of the EMEA Mechanical Building Services team.
• Plans and schedules work for the discipline to ensure the proper and effective distribution of assignments and manpower as well as space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties.
• Liaison for inter-office labour, work sharing and outsourcing to consultants.
• Evaluates and initiates the necessary training of the discipline to ensure pertinent technical competence, acceptable social/communication skills and personal development of leadership.
• Determines labour, resource and financial needs of the discipline.
• Regularly reviews productivity/quality reports to ensure top performance.
• Participates in business development by seeking out new projects with existing or new clients.
• Contributes to the preparation and delivery of sales presentations and proposals.
• Liaises with the Discipline & Location Senior Director's to support the technical compliance and development of IPS' services.
• Delivers projects and consultancy work as required.
• Develops Mechanical Building Services design deliverables for Feasibility & Concept phases of a project. Supports Quality checking for Basic & detail Design ensuring compliance with design intents set at Feasibility & Concept to the IPS QMS.
• Actively collaborates with the Mechanical Building Services Design and Project Teams to support execution of successful project studies.
• Develops the design of Mechanical Building Services plant in compliance with cGMP, GAMP, related industry standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborates with client counterpart to develop concepts to be applied to the client project.
• Prepares or reviews construction budgets based on experience and scope of project.
• Assists Mechanical Building Services engineering development of Facility User Requirement Specifications (URS).
• Supports risk assessments, including SIL, LOPA, SWIFT and HAZOP.
• Travels to other IPS office locations and client sites to support projects and business objectives.
• Facilitate Mechanical Building Services Team meetings as required.
• Special projects as assigned.
• One time task: make sure to support a smooth transition to the new organisation considering concerns and resistance of employees and superiors.
• Understand and promote the IPS Visions and Values within the organisation.

Line of Report

• The Associate Director of Mechanical Building Services EMEA reports to the Director of Building Services EMEA.
• The Director of Building Services - EMEA reports to the Senior Director, Design (Facility) - EMEA who reports to the EMEA Operations Director.
• Special projects as assigned.

NOTE: The closing date for application is the 31st July 2025

• Extensive experience in the design of Pharmaceutical and BioPharmaceutical facilities for the cGMP production of biological and pharmaceutical drugs.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
• Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communication skills, team building, and a strong work ethic.
• A BEng (Hons) in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Accreditations to a Chartership level.
• Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a fluid, developing team to target business growth and high-quality projects.
• Expertise in how engineering design programs are applied to computer-aided drafting.
• Experience preparing preliminary and final design documents including AF&IDs, P&IDs, BMS I/O, equipment schedules, specifications and calculations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and presence to deal effectively with senior-level contacts.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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