Job Description
A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Associate Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join its growing UK team. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering innovative, sustainable building services solutions while acting as a trusted advisor to a diverse client base. This organisation is committed to delivering sustainable, future-focused solutions to the built environment’s most pressing challenges. You’ll be joining a collaborative team of experts working at the forefront of engineering design, with the autonomy to make an impact and the support to grow your career.
Role:
You will take ownership of mechanical design delivery across a broad portfolio of projects spanning sectors such as commercial, residential, hospitality, and energy efficiency. Working within collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams, you will play a central role in shaping both technical outcomes and team development.
Responsibilities:
Leading mechanical design from early concept through to project completion on complex schemes
- Acting as a primary client interface, translating business needs into practical engineering solutions
- Supporting project inception activities including brief development, technical workshops, and design reviews
- Embedding low-carbon and energy-conscious design principles into all stages of delivery
- Providing technical direction and mentoring to engineers and technicians
- Managing project deliverables to meet programme, budget, and quality expectations
- Promoting the effective use of digital design tools and coordinated workflows (e.g. BIM environments)
- Contributing to continuous improvement of processes, standards, and technical excellence across the business
- Collaborating across regional teams to support wider business growth and capability
Requirements:
You will be a confident leader with strong technical grounding and a collaborative approach.
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
- Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent)
- Extensive experience in building services design across multiple sectors
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships
- Strong understanding of UK regulations, industry guidance, and best practice standards
- Proven experience delivering sustainable and low-energy design solutions
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strengths:
- Deep knowledge of HVAC and integrated building systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Commercial awareness and ability to balance innovation with deliverability
- Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Passion for mentoring and developing others
Offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive pension and life assurance
- Private healthcare provision
- Car allowance or company vehicle option
- Annual bonus scheme
- Professional membership support
- Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional days
- Wellbeing and employee support programmes
- Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
