Average Associate Director salary in the UK

Associate Director (MEP)Remote, with regular site travel£75,000 - £95,000 + Up to 20% Bonus + Car or Car Allowance + Flexible Working + Private Healthcare + Pension + Professional Development + Enhanced Holidays + BenefitsThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MEP professional to take on a senior leadership role within a growing and innovative consultancy. You'll lead and strengthen existing departments, building the capabilities needed to support future growth and long-term expansion.Are you an experienced professional with expertise in MEP/M&E and asset condition surveying, looking for a role where you can influence strategy, drive growth, and lead a high-performing team?With over 30 years of expertise, this built environment consultancy has grown from a specialist CAD provider into a dynamic multidisciplinary practice comprising five dedicated departments. They deliver high-quality services to major NHS trusts, FM providers, universities, housing organisations, cultural institutions, and heritage estates. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, exceptional staff retention, and progressive approach to continually enhancing quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.This role will see you leading and growing the MEP & M&E Asset Services team, taking ownership of asset survey delivery across the healthcare sector and beyond, while championing operational excellence at every stage. The position offers a high degree of flexibility, with the option to work from home, undertake weekly site visits, and attend the office as required.The ideal candidate will have hands-on MEP/M&E surveying experience, strong knowledge of compliance, proven leadership capability, and sound commercial awareness, ideally gained across a broad range of sectors. A clear commitment and desire to work towards chartered status is essential.This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, approachable organisation where self-starters thrive, innovative ideas are valued, and you can play a key role in shaping a growing department.The Role:Lead and develop the MEP & M&E Asset Services departmentOversee the delivery of M&E asset condition surveys across varied buildings, from hospitals to heritage sitesGuide and support a small but growing team of surveyors and contractorsWork closely with Professional Services and other departments to deliver integrated solutionsChampion technology-led improvements, including AI-driven standardisation and quality controlThe Person:Degree-qualified engineer with relevant experience in MEP and asset surveys, and a clear desire to achieve CIBSE Chartered status.Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, compliance, and CAD/BIM tools.Experienced in leading projects, managing teams, and handling budgets.Willing to travel across the UK, flexible working, and holds a clean driving license.Reference Number: BBBH266571To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Cameron Day at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Location: Kent / Gatwick / London (Hybrid & Flexible)A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to strengthen its growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK.The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering EIA projects, managing inputs from technical specialists, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position offers significant scope to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the EIA capability within the business.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and manage EIA Screening and Scoping RequestsCompile and coordinate Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and developing topic templatesReview and integrate specialist technical inputs into Environmental StatementsAct as the primary liaison between clients and project teamsSupport project delivery across multiple locations and sectorsCandidate ProfileMinimum 5 years' experience in environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or the public sectorRelevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Policy, Planning, Environment & Development, or a related disciplinePractitioner member (or above) of ISEPProven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of projectsComfortable leading EIA coordination tasks with limited senior oversightDesirable: Experience with NSIP projectsWhy ApplyFlexible office base with hybrid workingOpportunity to work on nationally significant and high-profile projectsCollaborative team culture with strong technical expertiseClear pathway for career progression at senior levelInterested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Location: Kent / Gatwick / London (Hybrid & Flexible)A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to strengthen its growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK.The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering EIA projects, managing inputs from technical specialists, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position offers significant scope to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the EIA capability within the business.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and manage EIA Screening and Scoping RequestsCompile and coordinate Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and developing topic templatesReview and integrate specialist technical inputs into Environmental StatementsAct as the primary liaison between clients and project teamsSupport project delivery across multiple locations and sectorsCandidate ProfileMinimum 5 years' experience in environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or the public sectorRelevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Policy, Planning, Environment & Development, or a related disciplinePractitioner member (or above) of ISEPProven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of projectsComfortable leading EIA coordination tasks with limited senior oversightDesirable: Experience with NSIP projectsWhy ApplyFlexible office base with hybrid workingOpportunity to work on nationally significant and high-profile projectsCollaborative team culture with strong technical expertiseClear pathway for career progression at senior levelInterested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or