Technical Director Buildings/ MEP (Authorising Engineer – Ventilation/HVAC)

We are recruiting for a Technical Director Buildings / MEP (Authorising Engineer – Ventilation/HVAC), a pivotal leadership role.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Technical Director Buildings/ MEP (Authorising Engineer – Ventilation/HVAC) provides strategic leadership, independent assurance, and authoritative technical oversight for ventilation and HVAC systems, primarily within healthcare and other high‑risk or specialist environments.

Acting in the capacity of Authorising Engineer (V), the postholder ensures that ventilation systems are safe, compliant, fit for purpose, and aligned with statutory requirements, HTMs, guidance, and industry best practice, while maintaining an overarching Technical Director Buildings / MEP remit.

The role combines corporate technical leadership, expert advisory responsibilities, and formal Authorising Engineer duties, including governance, audit, and assurance across planned, operational, and lifecycle activities.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Act as the appointed Authorising Engineer (V) in accordance with HTM 03‑01, and related healthcare guidance.
• Provide independent expert advice to Boards, Estates teams, Duty Holders, Responsible Persons, and Authorised Persons (Ventilation).
• Establish, review, and maintain ventilation governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Review and approve:
  • Ventilation strategies and philosophies
  • Design intent statements
  • Risk assessments and technical justifications
  • Commissioning, verification, and validation documentation
• Undertake technical audits, site inspections, and compliance reviews of ventilation and HVAC systems.
• Chair or contribute to technical assurance panels, engineering safety groups, and compliance meetings.
• Support incident investigations, system failures, and infection control risks relating to ventilation systems.

As a Technical Director – MEP / Project Manager you will.

• Provide senior technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, and public health disciplines, with specialist authority in HVAC and ventilation.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and performance of complex MEP systems on healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and other regulated projects.
• Ensure ventilation and air systems are fully integrated with:
  • Fire engineering strategies
  • Infection prevention and control requirements
  • Energy and carbon reduction objectives
• Review and technically approve:
  • Concept and detailed MEP designs
  • Technical specifications and employer’s requirements
  • Contractor proposals, value engineering, and change control
• Lead and mentor senior engineers, Authorised Persons, and technical specialists.
• Set technical standards, assurance processes, and quality management systems for ventilation and HVAC.
• Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex engineering and compliance issues.
• Support business development activities, including new business, proposal preparation and client presentations

ABOUT YOU:

Significant experience delivering and assuring ventilation systems in:

• Acute healthcare
• Mental health facilities
• Laboratories / clean environments
• Sufficient and appropriate experience, with senior technical or assurance leadership experience.
• Detailed knowledge of:
• HTM 03‑01 and related healthcare technical guidance
• UK Regulations, Approved Documents, CIBSE standards
• Ventilation safety, infection control, and system validation
• Strong understanding of design risk management, CDM, and asset lifecycle compliance.
• Recognised authority in ventilation and HVAC engineering.
• Ability to provide independent, authoritative, and impartial advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing:
• Technical reports
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
• High professional integrity and confidence operating in regulated environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline (Master’s degree desirable).
• Eligible and suitable for appointment as an Authorising Engineer (Ventilation) with additional training and registration as required.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

WHY JOIN US:

We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.

We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!

Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected]  and we will talk to you about how we can support you.