Associate Director/Director

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Location: Edinburgh

Salary: Up to 95k + Bonus (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Construction / Building Services

Company: Hays

Consultant: Richard Greenwood

Hays office: Edinburgh — 4th Floor, 2 Lochrin Square, 96 Fountainbridge

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Future Mechanical Director & Office Lead

Succession Planning Opportunity | Edinburgh |

Rarely does an opportunity arise where the endpoint is clearly defined from day one.

An established and highly regarded building services consultancy is seeking a commercially minded mechanical engineering leader to join its Edinburgh business as part of a long-term succession strategy.

Working alongside an experienced industry leader, you'll be mentored over the coming years while progressively taking on greater responsibility across team leadership, client development, business performance and operational management.

The long-term objective is clear: to become the future Mechanical Director and ultimately lead the Edinburgh office, taking responsibility for the continued growth, performance and strategic direction of the business.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is far more than a technical leadership role.

You'll be given the platform to:

• Lead and grow an established mechanical engineering team
• Develop existing client relationships and create new business opportunities
• Shape the future growth strategy of the business
• Influence operational and commercial decision-making
• Progress into senior office leadership
• Build towards future equity participation

Rather than inheriting a problem, you'll inherit a successful business with an established client base, experienced team and clear succession plan already in place.

Who We're Looking For

You could currently be:

• An Associate Director seeking a genuine pathway to business leadership
• An Associate ready to step into a board-level trajectory
• A commercially minded Principal Engineer with proven business development capability

You'll ideally bring:

• Strong mechanical building services consultancy experience
• An established client network within Scotland
• A track record of winning and developing business
• Team leadership and mentoring experience
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Chartered status or equivalent industry standing

Most importantly, you'll enjoy developing client relationships, identifying opportunities and playing a visible role in the growth of a successful consultancy.

What's on Offer?

• Defined route to Mechanical Director
• Clear succession plan
• Mentorship from an established industry leader
• Opportunity to lead the Edinburgh office
• Significant influence over strategic business decisions
• Strong bonus structure
• Future equity/shareholding opportunity
• Long-term career-defining leadership position

For ambitious leaders looking beyond their next promotion and towards ownership, influence and legacy, this represents one of the most compelling opportunities currently available within the Scottish building services market.

# - Richard Greenwood