Technical Director, Justice – (MEP Building Services)

Technical Director, Justice – (MEP Building Services)

AECOM is seeking an Director-level Chartered Mechanical or Electrical Building Services Engineer to lead MEP design delivery for a growing portfolio of Prison and Secure Estate projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the MEP design strategy for prison and secure facilities projects, from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.
• Act as MEP Discipline Lead, ensuring coordinated Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health design outputs.
• Provide technical authority and assurance on designs produced by internal teams and supply chain partners.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, HTMs, BS standards, CIBSE guidance, MoJ / HMPPS technical standards and employer’s requirements.
• Manage and mitigate technical risk in complex, safety-critical environments.

Project Delivery

• Lead MEP input on multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality objectives are met.
• Review contractor proposals, technical submissions, value engineering initiatives and design changes.
• Support construction-phase activities including RFIs, site inspections, commissioning strategy and handover.
• Contribute to BIM Level 2 delivery, design reviews and clash resolution.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key client-facing technical representative for AECOM on Prison Services projects.
• Build strong relationships with MoJ / HMPPS stakeholders, delivery partners and framework teams.
• Support bids, framework delivery plans and fee proposals with MEP technical input.
• Present technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Team & People

• Line management and mentoring of engineers and technicians within the Building Services team.
• Support technical development, quality reviews and performance management.
• Promote best practice in design quality, safety, sustainability and digital delivery.
• Contribute to AECOM’s technical excellence culture and knowledge sharing.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in delivering MEP projects for the MoJ, including Fire Safety Improvements.
• Strong understanding of MoJ structure and standards, secure environment constraints, multi-disciplinary coordination, 3D design and delivery to MoJ BIM protocol, contractor interfaces and technical approvals on MoJ sites.
• Experience acting as MEP Lead or Technical Authority.
• Ability to lead a team and act as MEP lead for contractor works representing both disciplines.
• Proven ability of delivering multi-million pound schemes.li>
• Commercial and programme awareness within a consultancy environment.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with CIBSE, IMechE or IET.
• Hold UK security clearance (e.g. BPSS, SC, or enhanced vetting relevant to prison projects) – Must have, or be able to obtain.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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