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Head of Design, Decarbonisation

Key Talent Solutions 🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Full-time Senior

You will build and mentor a Birmingham-based design team while setting technical standards and design governance for low-carbon building services. You will also lead multidisciplinary design strategy and coordinate between mechanical, electrical, BIM, and manufacturing teams to ensure buildable and compliant projects.

Responsibilities

  • You will build and mentor a Birmingham-based design team while setting technical standards and design governance for low-carbon building services. You will also lead multidisciplinary design strategy and coordinate between mechanical, electrical, BIM, and manufacturing teams to ensure buildable and compliant projects.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate is a senior design leader, such as an Associate Director or Technical Director, with a strong background in building services and a mechanical bias. You must have expertise in low-carbon technologies like heat pumps and district heating, along with sufficient electrical awareness to lead multidisciplinary MEP delivery.

Key Skills

Design leadership Building services Mechanical engineering Low-carbon technologies Heat pumps District heating Electrical awareness Multidisciplinary design Design governance Technical standards BIM Manufacturing Project management

About Key Talent Solutions

KTS Group – Expert Recruitment Across Multiple Sectors With foundations dating back to 1978, KTS is a global, multi-sector recruitment group known for its expertise. Our network of talent partners, each a specialist in their niche, provides deep insights into their respective markets. This specialisation makes KTS the go-to partner for unrivalled access to premier opportunities and exceptional talent. KTS operates through dedicated sub-brands, each focused on a specific industry, ensuring tailored recruitment solutions that align with sector-specific demands: • Keyman – Specialists in construction and civil engineering recruitment. Visit www.keyman.uk.com • Key Health – Experts in healthcare staffing, connecting top professionals with leading providers. Visit www.key-health.co • Key Energy – Focused on energy sector recruitment, including renewables and infrastructure. Visit www.key-energy.co • Key Technology – Delivering top talent for the technology sector, including IT, digit

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