Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

(Building Construction)

Location: The successful candidate can be based from any of our offices in Sidcup, Blackfriars, Birmingham, Oxford or Stevenage, with hybrid working available.

Hours: 8.30am to 5pm

Salary: DOE

Benefits: Excellent benefits package

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing Building Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished mechanical engineer looking to take a leading role in the delivery of complex projects, manage and develop engineering teams, and help shape the future growth of a successful multidisciplinary consultancy. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership capability, client engagement and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the mechanical design of building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Act as Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects of varying size, complexity and value.
• Prepare, review and approve calculations, specifications, reports, schedules and design drawings.
• Deliver high-quality technical designs for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, public health and renewable energy systems.
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and client requirements.
• Promote innovative, sustainable and low-carbon design solutions.
• Undertake site inspections, condition surveys and design review meetings.
• Review contractor proposals, technical submissions and commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate design activities with architects, contractors, stakeholders and other engineering disciplines.

Project & Client Management

• Manage project programmes, deliverables, resources and technical outputs.
• Attend client, design team and project meetings.
• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Undertake technical reviews and quality assurance checks.
• Support business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and manage a team of Mechanical Engineers and Technicians.
• Mentor, support and develop Engineers, Senior Engineers and Technicians.
• Conduct annual appraisals, probation reviews and performance discussions.
• Support resource planning and workload allocation across the team.
• Lead recruitment activities, technical assessments and interviews where required.
• Assist engineers working towards Chartership and professional accreditation.
• Foster a collaborative, positive and high-performing team culture.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and membership of CIBSE, IMechE or an equivalent professional institution.
• Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
• A proven track record of leading mechanical building services projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• HVAC Systems
• Heating Systems
• Cooling Systems
• Ventilation Systems
• Public Health Engineering
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Experience producing and reviewing detailed mechanical engineering designs.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.

What's on Offer?

• Performance-related incentive scheme
• Car benefit scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Health cash plan
• Long service awards
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced annual leave with buy, sell and carry-over options
• Annual season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Employee referral incentives
• Professional qualification and Chartership support
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an excellent reputation for technical excellence, innovation and professional development. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, lead talented engineering teams and play a key role in delivering sustainable, high-quality design solutions for a wide range of clients.

Call Claire on 0207 408 0424 for more information or email [email protected]