Technical Director, Justice – (MEP Building Services)

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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM is seeking an Director-level Chartered Mechanical or Electrical Building Services Engineer to lead Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) design delivery for a growing portfolio of Prison and Secure Estate projects across the UK. This role is a senior technical and leadership position within the Buildings & Places business, responsible for providing design leadership, technical assurance, and project delivery excellence across complex custodial environments. The successful candidate will act as MEP Lead, interfacing closely with clients such as the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS), architects, structural engineers, contractors, and internal multi-disciplinary teams. The role combines hands-on technical leadership, client engagement, team mentoring, and project governance, supporting AECOM’s ambition to deliver safe, resilient, compliant, and sustainable prison infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Technical & Design Leadership 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 and 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 Significant experience delivering Mechanical or Electrical Building Services design on complex buildings Proven experience in delivering MEP projects for the MoJ including Fire Safety Improvements (FSI) projects Strong understanding of: MoJ and its structure and standards Secure environment constraints (safety, tamper resistance, resilience) 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 Commercial and programme awareness within a consultancy environment Qualifications 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. Additional Information At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.