Defence & Security MEP Technical Lead

Arcadis; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy firm is seeking a Defence & Security MEP Technical Lead to enhance MEP design revenue. The role requires extensive experience in the MEP industry, client management, and leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in the Defence & Security sector. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant projects and impact within the sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the MEP industry.
• Minimum of 5 years in the Defence & Security sector.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of MEP design revenue in the Defence & Security sector.
• Identify new revenue generation opportunities.
• Support development of sales strategies and proposals.

Skills

Experience in the MEP industry

Client relationship management

Sales strategy development

Market research

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Lead the growth of the MEP design revenue within the Defence & Security sector business unit and hold responsibility for the service quality delivery of the discipline's projects. Support with the implementation of the strategy to ensure service quality delivery, service excellence and profitable growth within the business unit. This role will report to the Defence & Security Sector Leader/ Defence & Security Business Director/ Defence Design Lead/ Defence & Security Primes, and Contractor Lead.

Role accountabilities

• Identify and pursue new opportunities to generate revenue and expand our client base, through your existing contacts and new.
• Develop enduring relationships with clients to understand their business needs and ensure client satisfaction to improve retention and deliver organic revenue growth for both new and existing clients.
• Support in the development and implementation of effective sales strategies to achieve sector targets and ambitions.
• Support in market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential business opportunities.
• Support and lead on the preparation and presentation of proposals, bids, and interviews to new & existing clients.
• Provide regular reports on growth and sales activities, pipeline status, and performance metrics to senior management.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Support in the development and implementation of the business plan for MEP within the business unit and ensure the team understands it, and the role that they play in its achievement.
• Maintain a strong understanding of MEP requirements and standards within the Defence & Security sector to provide informed insights and solutions, including value propositions.
• Support and lead on ensuring the quality of deliverables meets company standards and client expectations.
• Support in motivating and developing a diverse team of engineers, reviewing performance to ensure staff are developed, driven, and have the necessary skills to deliver the sector projects and ambitions.
• Lead on the quality of delivery and service excellence to deliver growth in organic revenue in the sector.
• Maintain an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of the defence clients and the market to identify key trends and emerging opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Must-Haves

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the MEP industry.
• Minimum of 5 years in the Defence & Security sector.
• Existing client contacts with either Contractors or Primes within the Defence & security sector.
• Demonstrable portfolio of successful pursuits and portfolio of completed projects in the Defence & Security sector.
• Proven track record of winning work with existing contacts.
• Proven track record of targeting and successfully bidding on work for new clients.
• In-depth knowledge of the Defence & Security sector.
• In-depth knowledge of the standards and regulations for MEP within the Defence & Security sector.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance.

Advantageous

• Experience working on USVF facilities
• DV clearance
• SC clearance

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Professional Services