Client

 We are working with a leading international building services engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing Mission Critical team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-profile projects across the UK and Europe, contributing to the design and delivery of complex, resilient and high-performance electrical infrastructure.

Projects span a variety of mission-critical environments, including data centres, power infrastructure, healthcare facilities, AI and technology campuses, telecommunications and advanced logistics developments.

The successful candidate will join an established team of engineering professionals, taking responsibility for technical design, project delivery and mentoring junior engineers, while helping to develop the team’s expertise within this rapidly expanding sector.

The company offers flexible working arrangements, excellent career development opportunities and a supportive, collaborative working environment.

Responsibilities

 

  • Lead the electrical design and delivery of complex mission-critical building services projects, from initial concept through to completion.
  • Develop, coordinate and review electrical engineering designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to electrical engineers, supporting their professional development and ensuring high standards of design.
  • Undertake technical reviews of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards and project requirements.
  • Manage electrical engineering aspects of projects, liaising with clients, architects, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
  • Attend and lead design coordination meetings, technical workshops and project reviews.
  • Monitor electrical installation works, review contractor submissions and oversee testing and commissioning activities.
  • Investigate emerging technologies and innovative engineering solutions, presenting recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical processes, design standards and quality assurance procedures.
  • Support business development activities, including preparing technical proposals, contributing to tenders and identifying potential project opportunities.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical building services design, ideally in a consultancy environment.
  • Previous experience delivering mission-critical projects, particularly data centres or other technically demanding facilities, would be highly advantageous.
  • Chartered Engineer status, or working towards professional registration, is desirable.
  • Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services systems, including power distribution, standby generation, UPS systems, lighting, earthing and associated infrastructure.
  • Good understanding of relevant UK and international electrical design standards, regulations and industry guidance.
  • Experience working across all stages of the design and construction process, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design, installation and commissioning.
  • Ability to review technical submissions, inspect installations and witness commissioning activities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage directly with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance.
  • Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery, programme management and client expectations.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
  • A working understanding of other building services disciplines, including mechanical, public health and fire protection systems, would be beneficial.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on major mission-critical and data centre developments across the UK and Europe.
  • Exposure to technically complex projects incorporating advanced electrical infrastructure and emerging technologies.
  • A senior position within a growing engineering team, with opportunities to influence technical standards and project delivery.
  • Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.
  • Continued professional development and opportunities for career progression.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Client

We are working with a leading international engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its specialist Critical Systems division.

The business has an established reputation for delivering technically challenging, large-scale data centre developments for major international clients. Its projects range from bespoke mission-critical facilities to the development and implementation of standardised design solutions across global data centre portfolios.

With a strong pipeline of projects and continued investment in its Critical Systems capability, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team working at the forefront of data centre engineering.

The successful candidate will be involved in the design and delivery of sophisticated electrical building services systems, with particular emphasis on reliability, resilience, energy efficiency and sustainable operation.

Role

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will take responsibility for the technical delivery of electrical design packages, coordinating with other disciplines and contributing to the successful completion of projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the electrical design and delivery of data centre and other mission-critical projects.
  • Producing and reviewing electrical calculations, schematics, layouts, specifications and technical reports.
  • Managing and coordinating the work of junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Overseeing design quality and ensuring compliance with relevant technical standards and project requirements.
  • Liaising directly with clients, architects, contractors and other project stakeholders.
  • Monitoring project programmes, resources and budgets to support efficient project delivery.
  • Attending design coordination meetings, site inspections and technical reviews.
  • Identifying technical challenges and developing practical, commercially appropriate engineering solutions.
  • Supporting the professional development of less experienced team members.
  • Collaborating with colleagues across international offices on major projects and global design programmes.

Requirements

You will be an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a strong technical background in building services engineering and the confidence to take responsibility for projects and small engineering teams.

Ideally, you will have previous experience designing electrical systems for data centres or other critical environments, although candidates with relevant experience across other technically demanding building sectors will also be considered.

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Substantial experience in electrical building services design within an engineering consultancy environment.
  • Experience managing small to medium-sized projects and supervising engineering teams.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems and associated building services design.
  • Experience producing electrical calculations, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
  • Working knowledge of Revit and an understanding of BIM-based design coordination.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing project priorities.
  • A proactive approach to technical problem-solving and project delivery.

Experience working on data centres, critical infrastructure or other high-reliability facilities would be particularly advantageous.

Benefits

 This position offers the opportunity to work on some of the most technically demanding projects within the rapidly expanding data centre sector.

You will join an established specialist team with access to international projects, experienced technical leadership and opportunities to develop your expertise in mission-critical engineering.

The consultancy offers a collaborative working environment, a commitment to professional development and genuine opportunities for career progression.

For an Electrical Design Engineer looking to develop a long-term career within the data centre sector, this represents an excellent opportunity to become involved in major international projects with a highly regarded engineering consultancy.

Work for a leading engineering consultancy specializing in Building Services.   Join a dynamic team of experienced engineers and designers providing innovative and sustainable solutions for a range of projects across various sectors, in the UK and Internationally.

The firm is independently owned by the Directors and employees, all based together in one office, supporting each other without corporate interference or distractions irrelevant to project delivery.  They can provide technical support when needed, but otherwise trust employees to independently manage their workload.

As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the electrical design solutions on complex projects from initial concept through to final delivery, represent the business in front of clients and architects, and provide mentorship and guidance to more junior team members.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical design on complex and large-scale UK and International projects across a range of sectors, including commercial, residential, education, healthcare and industrial.
  • Manage the delivery of electrical design solutions in accordance with British Standards and relevant codes of practice.
  • Produce detailed electrical designs and specifications for projects, ensuring compliance with performance requirements and energy efficiency standards.
  • Undertake detailed calculations and simulations to validate the electrical design solutions.
  • Attend site visits and meetings with clients, architects, and contractors.
  • Work collaboratively with other engineers and design team members to ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met.
  • Mentor junior engineers to ensure their development and provide technical guidance.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging electrical design technologies and practices.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ UK experience in electrical design engineering within the building services industry.
  • Ideally Chartered Engineer status.
  • Knowledge and experience of British Standards and relevant codes of practice.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package, ongoing training and development opportunities and a route to become a shareholder.

Company

Our client is a leading international multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable and technically challenging projects across the built environment.

Operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East, the consultancy provides engineering, sustainability and specialist advisory services on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects.

With a strong commitment to professional development, collaboration and technical excellence, the business offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within an established and growing Design Management team.

Role

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Design Manager to support the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects across Europe.

Working closely with a Senior Design Manager and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help coordinate the design process, manage project stakeholders and ensure the effective delivery of projects from the early design stages onwards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in engineering, architecture, project management or design coordination who is looking to develop their leadership skills and progress their career within a leading international consultancy.

This position offers an excellent platform for long-term career progression, with exposure to major international projects and experienced multidisciplinary teams.

You will benefit from ongoing professional development, increasing levels of responsibility and support towards achieving professional chartership.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting Senior Design Managers in the coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary design projects.
  • Working collaboratively with engineering, architectural and specialist design teams.
  • Coordinating design activities to ensure project objectives, programmes and deliverables are achieved.
  • Liaising with clients, consultants and other key project stakeholders.
  • Supporting the management of design programmes, project priorities and technical coordination.
  • Identifying and resolving design-related challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Contributing to the successful commercial and technical delivery of projects.
  • Taking on increasing responsibility as your experience and capabilities develop.

Candidate

We are interested in speaking with individuals who have experience in a design consultancy, project management consultancy or multidisciplinary engineering environment.  The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent professional qualification.
  • Experience in Design Management, Project Management or design coordination within the construction industry.
  • An understanding of the design process, particularly during the early stages of construction projects.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and project stakeholders.
  • Exposure to complex, fast-paced or technically challenging projects.
  • Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within collaborative project teams.
  • A proactive approach and an ambition to develop into a senior design management position.

We are working with a building services engineering consultancy, to recruit an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Engineer looking to develop their technical expertise, take greater ownership of projects and progress their career within a collaborative and supportive engineering environment.

The successful candidate will work across a range of building services projects, taking responsibility for the electrical design and delivery of smaller schemes whilst supporting senior engineers on larger, more complex developments.

The Role

Working alongside experienced engineers and project leaders, you will be involved in all stages of electrical building services design, from initial concepts through to technical delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Undertaking electrical building services design, including the preparation of drawings, specifications, calculations and technical reports.
  • Leading the technical delivery of smaller projects, with responsibility for quality, programme and coordination.
  • Supporting senior engineers on medium to large and technically complex projects.
  • Liaising directly with clients, architects and other members of the project team.
  • Coordinating with mechanical engineers, BIM technicians and other disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Assisting with project management, resource planning and commercial delivery.
  • Providing technical guidance and support to graduate and junior engineers.
  • Ensuring designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards and CDM Regulations.
  • Contributing to technical best practice and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We are looking for an engineer with relevant experience in electrical building services design who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Ideally, you will have:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Relevant experience working within a building services engineering consultancy or similar design environment.
  • Experience producing electrical design calculations, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical calculation software such as Amtech, ElectricalOM or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam and common data environments.
  • Good knowledge of relevant electrical design standards and regulations.
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with clients and other design professionals.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, teamwork and professional development.

You should be comfortable working independently on smaller projects whilst recognising when to seek guidance on more technically challenging assignments.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
  • 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after one year’s service.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Income protection.
  • Life assurance.
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities following successful completion of the three-month probationary period.

This position offers the opportunity to build on your existing technical experience whilst developing the project management, commercial awareness and leadership skills required to progress towards Senior Engineer level.

You will benefit from working alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to increasingly complex projects and taking on greater responsibility as your career develops.

 

Company

Our client is a growing MEP and sustainability consultancy with a strong focus on regenerative, low-carbon engineering. Their approach goes beyond conventional energy efficiency, developing building systems that reduce carbon, make productive use of waste heat and water, share resources and support more sustainable communities.

Working across complex built-environment projects, the consultancy combines MEP design with energy modelling, BIM and innovative approaches to energy, heat, cooling and resource management.

Opportunity

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced MEP professional to join a growing consultancy and play a significant role in shaping its technical direction.

Reporting directly to the founding Directors, you will lead a small multidisciplinary MEP team and take responsibility for the delivery of technically ambitious projects. The role combines hands-on engineering, project leadership, team management and client engagement, with considerable autonomy and direct involvement in decision-making.

You will lead the development of integrated MEP solutions designed to achieve ambitious energy and carbon outcomes, including the incorporation of low-carbon plant, energy storage, resource-sharing strategies and the reuse of waste heat and water.

The position would suit an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Building Services Engineer looking for greater influence over how projects are designed and delivered within a smaller, agile consultancy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the MEP design and delivery of complex projects, including energy-positive and net-zero schemes
  • Develop integrated low-carbon plant, storage and energy-sharing strategies
  • Identify opportunities to convert waste heat, water and other waste streams into usable on-site resources
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary MEP team of approximately 3–5 engineers
  • Coordinate designs with architects, clients and other project stakeholders
  • Ensure designs incorporate relevant UK net-zero, Building Regulations, planning and circular-economy requirements
  • Take responsibility for project programmes, MEP budgets and energy-performance targets
  • Support projects through planning and Building Control approval
  • Promote coordinated, technically robust and innovative engineering solutions
  • Contribute to the continued development of the consultancy’s technical capability and approach

The role carries responsibility for delivering projects to programme and budget while achieving demanding energy-performance objectives.

Requirements

  • Chartered Mechanical or Electrical Engineer
  • 10+ years’ experience delivering MEP solutions for complex buildings
  • Strong experience of energy-positive, net-zero or highly sustainable building projects
  • Experience delivering projects where designed energy-performance outcomes have been demonstrated in operation
  • Practical experience of incorporating waste heat, water or other resource-recovery strategies into building designs
  • Proven ability to lead and develop small engineering teams
  • Strong multidisciplinary coordination skills and experience working with architects and clients
  • Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations and relevant planning requirements
  • Knowledge of circular-economy principles and their application within the built environment
  • Comfortable operating within a growing, fast-moving consultancy environment with significant autonomy

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely influential position within a growing consultancy, working directly with the founding Directors without the layers typically associated with larger engineering organisations.

You will have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of the business, lead innovative MEP projects and see ambitious sustainability concepts translated into operating building systems. The business provides dedicated project resource for innovation and post-occupancy measurement, allowing the performance of completed designs to be assessed in practice.

For an experienced MEP engineer looking for a senior position combining technical leadership, sustainability, team development and genuine influence over the future direction of a growing consultancy, this represents an excellent opportunity.

Client

Our client is a growing MEP and Sustainability consultancy and heat network operator delivering integrated solutions across the built environment.

Their multidisciplinary offering combines sustainability, MEP design and heat network operations to help clients create low-carbon, high-performing and future-ready buildings and energy infrastructure.

Their work encompasses decarbonisation, heat networks, sustainability strategies, integrated energy systems, renewable energy, whole life carbon and energy centre design, alongside the full MEP remit across both new-build developments and existing buildings.

The consultancy combines technical excellence, intelligent design, collaboration and long-term thinking to deliver better outcomes for clients, communities and the environment. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for an ambitious and collaborative team leader to help shape the future of their mechanical engineering capability.

Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Associate to join an established and growing consultancy at an exciting stage of its development.

The role combines project leadership, technical excellence and team development, while providing the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the mechanical engineering team.

You will lead the delivery of challenging and rewarding projects across the built environment, overseeing the development and coordination of mechanical, electrical and public health designs while working closely with clients, internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Beyond project delivery, this is an opportunity to become an integral part of the consultancy’s leadership journey, helping to grow capability, influence culture, develop people and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

You will work closely with an experienced senior leadership team who will provide autonomy, trust and support for your continued development, alongside a genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the team and wider business.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of complex and challenging projects across multiple sectors
  • Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary MEP design teams through all project stages
  • Provide technical leadership and maintain high standards of engineering quality
  • Build strong client relationships and support the development of repeat business opportunities
  • Oversee commercial performance and project delivery
  • Mentor and support the development of engineers within the team
  • Contribute to the strategic growth and continuous improvement of the business
  • Support and contribute to bids, proposals and business development activities
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership in shaping the future growth of the team and wider business

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
  • Significant experience within a building services design consultancy, ideally within a leadership or senior project delivery position
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through to completion
  • Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience
  • Excellent leadership, communication and team collaboration skills
  • Strong technical understanding of UK building services design standards and regulations
  • A passion for high-quality engineering, sustainability and continuous improvement
  • Chartered status or working towards Chartership would be advantageous

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely influential position within a growing consultancy, combining technical and project leadership with the opportunity to help shape the future development of the business.

The role offers:

  • The opportunity to deliver projects contributing to decarbonisation, sustainable infrastructure and better outcomes for society
  • Exposure to a strong mix of heat networks, sustainability and wider built environment projects across multiple sectors and RIBA stages
  • Genuine influence and autonomy, working directly with Directors and senior leaders with the opportunity to shape decisions and make a tangible impact
  • Meaningful career progression, with a genuine opportunity to progress to Associate Director and ultimately Director as part of the company’s business plan
  • A culture that values trust, collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth
  • High technical standards without unnecessary bureaucracy, within an agile SME environment
  • The opportunity to join a business with strong foundations, a clear vision and ambitious plans for sustainable growth

For an experienced building services engineer looking to combine technical leadership with team development, client engagement and genuine influence over the future of a growing consultancy, this represents an excellent long-term career opportunity.

Client

Our client is a fast-growing sustainable engineering consultancy focused on helping organisations unlock the potential of energy, power, heat and cooling to create measurable improvements in buildings and infrastructure.

Their multidisciplinary offering brings together sustainability and data analysis, MEP design, heat network operations and facilities management, enabling them to provide integrated solutions throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and growing consultancy where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, show initiative and play an active role in moving projects forward.

Working within the sustainability and data team, you will use data and engineering insight to deliver practical, actionable outcomes for clients. Projects include decarbonisation strategies, heat network optimisation studies, whole life carbon assessments and energy modelling.

As part of a smaller, fast-moving consultancy, you will have the opportunity to develop considerable breadth, confidence and technical credibility. You will gain early exposure to clients, work across a variety of sectors and project types, and be trusted to take work from initial question through to solution – shaping the approach, delivering the outputs and seeing the impact of your work.

The position also provides the opportunity to work beyond a single specialism as project priorities evolve, allowing you to develop a broader technical toolkit while gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle and how work is won and delivered.

Role

You will lead the delivery of energy modelling using IES, developing robust modelling approaches, establishing clear assumptions, producing quality-checked results and providing practical recommendations that clients and design teams can act upon.

You will take day-to-day technical ownership of IES-led project delivery, with a particular focus on TM52/TM59 overheating assessments and TM54 operational energy modelling. You will have the support of the wider team while being trusted to drive your own work forward.

While energy modelling will be the core focus of the position, you will also contribute to other sustainability workstreams as projects require, applying the same technical rigour and ownership across a broader range of client requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Hands-on, end-to-end IES modelling and project delivery
  • TM52 and TM59 overheating assessments
  • TM54 operational energy modelling
  • Production of clear technical reports and communication of results to clients and design teams
  • Supporting wider sustainability workstreams, including decarbonisation options, heat network analysis, whole life carbon inputs and planning support
  • Contributing to the continued improvement of project delivery as the consultancy grows, including QA processes, templates, internal guidance and ways of working

Requirements

The successful candidate will be confident delivering IES modelling projects independently and comfortable working within a growing consultancy environment where initiative, adaptability and ownership are highly valued.

You should be able to:

  • Technically deliver projects using IES rather than simply providing modelling support
  • Demonstrate strong experience of TM52/TM59 and TM54 assessments
  • Take ownership of tasks and maintain project momentum without requiring significant supervision
  • Adapt to changing project requirements and take on challenges outside your core specialism when required
  • Communicate clearly with clients and other members of the design team
  • Explain complex technical findings in a clear and practical way
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to technical quality and attention to detail

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a progressive, purpose-driven consultancy at an exciting stage of its development. You will be given genuine responsibility and ownership while benefiting from the support and expertise of the wider team.

For someone looking to develop beyond a narrowly defined sustainability role, the position offers excellent exposure to clients, different project types and wider sustainability disciplines, with the opportunity to make a visible contribution as the team continues to grow.

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join one of the UK’s most respected Building Services consultancies.

This forward-thinking engineering practice has built an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable MEP solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, industrial and public sector developments.

With a strong commitment to technical excellence, employee development and low-carbon design, the business offers engineers the opportunity to work on challenging projects within a collaborative, people-first environment where career progression is actively encouraged.

Role:

 As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of electrical building services projects from concept through to completion, working alongside multidisciplinary teams and developing long-term relationships with clients.

This is a varied role offering genuine responsibility, technical autonomy and the opportunity to influence project delivery while mentoring junior engineers.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading electrical building services design projects.
  • Acting as Project Lead on selected commissions.
  • Producing electrical calculations, specifications and technical reports.
  • Managing project delivery through all design stages.
  • Attending client and design team meetings.
  • Working collaboratively with architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Delivering sustainable engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors.

Requirements:

 You’ll be an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer with a passion for quality design and delivering exceptional client service.

Ideally, you’ll have:

  • Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
  • Around 4+ years’ experience within a Building Services consultancy.
  • Experience delivering electrical building services designs across multiple sectors.
  • Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.
  • Experience using industry-standard software including Revit, Amtech, Relux or Dialux.
  • An understanding of HV/LV systems, renewable technologies and sustainable design principles.
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
  • Working towards, or already holding, Chartered Engineer status through CIBSE or the IET.

Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid and agile working
  • Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
  • Exposure to technically challenging projects across multiple sectors
  • Enhanced family-friendly benefits
  • Generous annual leave with buy and sell options
  • Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Ongoing professional development and Chartership support
  • A collaborative culture where innovation and sustainability are at the heart of every project

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Senior Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step with a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people and delivers some of the UK’s most rewarding building services projects.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Mechanical Associate Director to join a modern, independent Building Services consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality MEP solutions across London.

This is an ideal role for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys technical leadership but also wants genuine influence over the future direction of a growing business. You’ll join a close-knit team where your ideas will be valued, your achievements recognised, and your career progression supported with a realistic pathway to Director level.

The consultancy has built its reputation through long-term client relationships, repeat business and technical excellence, delivering projects across the commercial office, mixed-use, retail and industrial sectors. Their collaborative culture offers the flexibility and autonomy often missing in larger organisations, whilst maintaining involvement in technically challenging and rewarding projects.

Role

As Mechanical Associate Director, you will lead the delivery of mechanical building services projects from feasibility through to completion across RIBA Stages 1-6. Working closely with senior management, architects, project managers and multidisciplinary design teams, you will be responsible for both technical delivery and commercial performance while mentoring and developing junior engineers.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading mechanical design projects from concept through construction.
  • Managing project delivery, quality, programme and commercial performance.
  • Acting as the primary client contact throughout project lifecycles.
  • Producing and reviewing calculations, reports, specifications and technical documentation.
  • Overseeing mechanical design production using BIM and CAD workflows.
  • Undertaking site inspections, commissioning reviews and technical assessments.
  • Supporting sustainability strategies and renewable energy feasibility studies.
  • Mentoring and developing engineers within the team.
  • Assisting with business development, fee proposals and identifying new opportunities.
  • Supporting recruitment and continued growth of the engineering team.

Requirements:

You’ll be an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer with strong technical capability and leadership experience.

  • c10+ years’ experience in Mechanical Building Services Design.
  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
  • Membership of CIBSE, IMechE or working towards Chartered status.
  • Experience delivering commercial refurbishment, fit-out and mixed-use developments.
  • Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and CDM.
  • Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Revit, IES VE, Hevacomp, H2X or similar.
  • Excellent report writing and client communication skills.
  • Commercial awareness with an interest in developing client relationships.
  • A proactive leadership style with a passion for mentoring others.

Offer:

  • £80,000 salary
  • Performance-related bonus scheme of up to 20%
  • Genuine opportunity to progress to Director level
  • Hybrid and flexible working environment
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Future health cash plan and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Friendly, collaborative culture with direct access to senior decision-makers
  • Opportunity to influence the growth of an ambitious consultancy