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Our client is a well-established and growing Building Services Consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK.

As part of its continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their leadership team and play a key role in the management, development and future success of the business.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious senior professional looking to step into a strategic leadership position with responsibility for people, projects, clients and business performance.

Role:

Reporting into the senior management team, you will provide leadership and operational support across a multidisciplinary Building Services team while acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

You will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects and frameworks, ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance and outstanding client service. Alongside project leadership, you will contribute to resource planning, team development, business growth and the strategic direction of the business.

This role offers significant autonomy and influence, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Associate, Associate Director or Principal-level professional looking to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities:

Lead and support multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
Act as a senior client contact and develop long-term client relationships.
Oversee the delivery of multiple projects, frameworks and workstreams.
Provide technical leadership and undertake quality reviews of engineering outputs.
Support office operations, resource planning and workload allocation.
Mentor, coach and develop engineers at all levels.
Conduct performance reviews and support professional development initiatives.
Prepare fee proposals and contribute to bid and tender submissions.
Monitor project performance, budgets and profitability.
Support invoicing, forecasting and commercial management activities.
Participate in management meetings and strategic business planning.
Identify opportunities for business growth, repeat business and new client development.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

Requirements:

A strong background within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
Proven experience leading teams, projects and client relationships.
Excellent commercial awareness and project management capability.
Track record of business development and winning new work.
Strong leadership, mentoring and people management skills.
Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
A collaborative approach with a genuine passion for developing teams and growing client relationships.

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Building Services Consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the design and delivery of high-quality mechanical building services projects while working closely with clients and project stakeholders.

Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering mechanical building services designs across all stages of a project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to commissioning and completion.

You will work both independently and collaboratively, providing technical expertise, managing project deliverables, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services projects.
Prepare mechanical designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
Undertake site surveys, condition surveys and technical inspections.
Design HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling and domestic water systems.
Attend and lead client, contractor and design team meetings.
Manage project programmes, budgets and technical deliverables.
Contribute to feasibility studies and due diligence reports.
Support commissioning activities, snagging inspections and defect reporting.
Prepare and contribute to CDM and residual risk documentation.
Promote sustainable and energy-efficient design solutions.
Mentor and support graduate, trainee and junior engineers.
Assist with fee proposals, tenders and business development activities.

Requirements:

Degree qualified in Mechanical Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
Proven experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, public health and mechanical services design.
Experience delivering projects across a variety of sectors.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Strong technical and report-writing abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Client:

A dynamic and forward-thinking property consultancy, working at the intersection of development, planning, sales, and strategic advice. They partner with landowners, developers, and investors to unlock value and deliver high-quality outcomes across Healthcare, Laboratories and commercial projects.

You will be joining an employee‑owned company where you share in their success, have a real voice, enjoy profit‑sharing, and thrive in a collaborative, people‑first culture built for long‑term stability and growth.

Known for their commercial insight and hands-on approach, they pride themselves on combining technical expertise with a collaborative, people-first culture. Their team works closely with clients throughout the full lifecycle of a project, offering tailored solutions rather than one-size-fits-all advice.

Ambition, integrity, and teamwork underpin everything they do. They offer a supportive environment where individuals are trusted, encouraged to take responsibility, and given the opportunity to grow their skills and careers while contributing to meaningful projects.

Role:

Undertake mechanical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other Client design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements
Specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to mechanical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors.
Take the lead role for the company, where necessary, on projects.
Prepare budget costs for schemes and maintain these during the design stage of a project. Issue a pre-tender estimate to the QS (if part of the project remit). Obtain assistance from Associate Engineers where required.
Comment on mechanical services valuations during the construction process.
Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, Value Engineering Workshops, Risk Workshops etc as required by the project.
Attend site as part of the construction phase activities of projects and participate in site meetings. Undertake snagging, preparation of snagging lists, valuations (if required) and end of defects inspections as required. We utilise a web and phone based Snagging App software called Insite Teams for snagging and defects inspections. When undertaking valuations where we are acting as Lead Consultant these are normally undertaken on a monthly basis and include the preparation of Certificates and Valuation paperwork for submission to the Client to allow payment authorisation.
Undertake surveys and reports for the company including Feasibility studies, and Condition Surveys and generate reports meeting the company report format.
Undertake presentations for projects relating to mechanical services.
Advise Clients and other designers on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint.
Work in conjunctin with the Junior/Intermediate Engineers in the production of base calculations using Cymap Building Services software (MEPWorx). Utilise Cymap Building Services software for steady state calculations.
Utilise TAS software/engage with an external modelling company for thermal modelling in conjunction with other members of staff where required for projects needing these calculations. Assist in developing/updating a standard set of output documents and calculations for tender issue.
Undertake tender reviews and provide recommendation reports for the appointment of Contractors. This shall be either in conjunction with other Design Team members where required.
Work in conjunction with other staff members on design work as part of an overall project team. In particular work with the Junior and Intermediate members of staff to support the project and to assist in their development.
Champion the use of BIM, Revit and TAS for mechanical and electrical services design and drawing work in the office where required for projects.
Consider with the other Directors, the use of new working methods/technology to reduce design times and to improve the overall quality of the output documents. Assist with implementation
Promote the business at events and functions where representing the company.
Participate in the Staff Review process which is undertaken on an annual basis.
Participate in the health and review process within the company and adhere to the Health and Safety procedures in place.
Work attire shall be smart, suitable for business. When attending meetings on construction sites then more casual clothing is acceptable. PPE is provided (hi-vis vest, hard hat, gloves and glasses) and site boots shall be purchased by the individual and reimbursed via expenses.
Complete the company timesheets system on a weekly basis to record time worked on specific project tasks.
Develop Client relationships with the aim to obtain repeat business for the company.
Undertake CPD training to continue your education and training.

Benefits:

Workplace Pension scheme with an Employer contribution of 3% and Employee contribution of 5%.
Salary Sacrifice on Pensions
2 x Life Insurance
Private Health Insurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
The Company is an Employee Owned Trust (EOT) and so has a bonus scheme which is percentage based upon the total salary bill.

Our client is a multi-award-winning, UK-based building services consultancy specialising in mechanical, electrical, public health, and sustainable design. With over 70 years of experience, the company delivers innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, helping clients create efficient, high-performing, and sustainable buildings.

The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, including MEP design, sustainability consultancy, facilities management advisory, BIM, and specialist technical services, all underpinned by a strong focus on low-carbon and energy-efficient solutions.

With a people-focused culture and a collaborative, owner-managed structure, the firm are committed to professional development, innovation, and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients nationwide.

Responsibilities:

Lead the mechanical / electrical design on several small projects (up to £5M) or one medium sized project (up to £20M).
Prepare mechanical/electrical design to our client’s specification.
Contribute to overall project implementation.
Attend internal and external meetings.
Prepare design drawings in AutoCAD format as required.
Formulate calculations as required (this includes any modelling as necessary).
Be responsible for managing your deliverables within the agreed internal project costs.
Write internal and external reports.
Participate in quality control and document management in line with internal systems.
Undertake design audits.
Assist in building surveys as appropriate.
Support the mentoring of junior staff.
Working towards Chartered Status with a relevant body.

Client:

Role:

Undertake electrical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other Client design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements Specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to electrical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors.
Where required, take a lead role for on projects involving both mechanical and electrical services where we are working in conjunction with other design team members.
Prepare budget costs for schemes and maintain these during the design stage of a project. Issue a pre-tender estimate to the QS (if part of the project remit). Obtain assistance from Associate Engineers where required.
Comment on electrical services valuations during the construction process.
Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, Value Engineering Workshops, Risk Workshops etc as required by the project.
Attend site as part of the construction phase activities of projects and participate in site meetings. Undertake snagging, preparation of snagging lists, valuations (if required) and end of defects inspections as required. When undertaking valuations where we are acting as Lead Consultant these are normally undertaken on a monthly basis and include the preparation of Certificates and Valuation paperwork for submission to the Client to allow payment authorisation.
Undertake surveys and reports for the company including Feasibility studies, and Condition Surveys and generate reports meeting the company report format.
Undertake presentations for projects relating to electrical services.
Advise Clients and other designers on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint.
Undertake tender reviews and provide recommendation reports for the appointment of Contractors. This shall be in conjunction with other Design Team members where required.
Work in conjunction with other staff members on design work as part of an overall project team. In particular work with the Junior and Intermediate members of staff to support the project and to assist in their development.
Use and champion the use of Amtech for electrical services design work in the office and develop a standard set of output documents and calculations for tender issue.
Champion the use of BIM, Revit and TAS for mechanical and electrical services design and drawing work in the office where required for projects.
Consider with the other Directors, the use of new working methods/technology to reduce design times and to improve the overall quality of the output documents. Assist with implementation
Promote the business at events and functions where representing the company.
Participate in the Staff Review process which is undertaken on an annual basis.
Participate in the health and review process within the company and adhere to the Health and Safety procedures in place.
Work attire shall be smart, suitable for business. When attending meetings on construction sites then more casual clothing is acceptable. PPE is provided (hi-vis vest, hard hat, gloves and glasses) and site boots shall be purchased by the individual and reimbursed via expenses.
Complete the company timesheets system on a weekly basis to record time worked on specific project tasks.
Develop Client relationships with the aim to obtain repeat business for the company.
Undertake CPD training to continue your education and training.

The Company has a Benefits package which includes:-

Workplace Pension scheme with an Employer contribution of 3% and Employee contribution of 5%.
Salary Sacrifice on Pensions
2 x Life Insurance (via Metlife)
Health Insurance (via Vitality)
Cycle to Work Scheme
The Company is an Employee Owned Trust (EOT) and so has a bonus scheme which is percentage based upon the total salary bill.

Client:

Role:

Work shall generally be in conjunction with a Senior Electrical Engineer or Associate assisting in the survey, design, specification and contract administration process. The aim is to increase the design, construction and practical knowledge of the individual to achieve Senior Engineer status. The work would be a mixture of survey, design work, CAD work, office-based project administration and site attendances generally in conjunction with a Senior Engineer. It is expected that the individual would be able to undertake smaller projects with less Senior Engineer involvement after a period of employment with the company.
Utilise Amtech and Dialux software for calculations. Undertake basic calculations on cable sizing, lighting selections etc.
Undertake Electrical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other Client design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements Produce marked up drawings for CAD by others or direct CAD design drawings for issue. Select and specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to Electrical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors.
Assist Senior Engineers in the preparation of budget costs i.e. obtaining quotations from manufacturers for plant and equipment.
Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, Value Engineering Workshops, Risk Workshops etc as required by the project in conjunction with Senior Engineers.
Attend site as part of the construction phase activities of projects and participate in site meetings. Assist in the preparation of snagging lists, valuations (if required) and end of defects inspections as required. We utilise a web and phone based Snagging App software called Insite Teams for snagging and defects inspections.
Undertake surveys and reports for the company in conjunction with a Senior Engineer including Feasibility studies, and Condition Surveys and generate reports meeting the company report format.
Work in conjunction with other staff members on design work as part of an overall project team.
Participate in the QA Review process for projects which is undertaken throughout the project design and construction process.
Advise Clients and other designers on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint.
Participate in the tender review process with others and assists in providing recommendation reports for the appointment of Contractors.
Work attire shall be smart, suitable for business. When attending meetings on construction sites then more casual clothing is acceptable. PPE is provided (hi-vis vest, hard hat, gloves and glasses) and site boots shall be purchased by the individual and reimbursed via expenses.
Participate in the Staff Review process which is undertaken on an annual basis.
Complete the company timesheets system on a weekly basis to record time worked on specific project tasks.
Undertake CPD training to continue your education and training.
Participate in the health and review process within the company and adhere to the Health and Safety procedures in place.

The Company has a Benefits package which includes:-

Workplace Pension scheme with an Employer contribution of 3% and Employee contribution of 5%.
Salary Sacrifice on Pensions
2 x Life Insurance (via Metlife)
Health Insurance (via Vitality)
Cycle to Work Scheme
The Company is an Employee Owned Trust (EOT) and so has a bonus scheme which is percentage based upon the total salary bill.

The Client:

Multi-disciplinary Building Services consultant founded in 1997 offering the full range of MEP services nationwide from their 4 UK offices. Senior staff drive projects from feasibility through to delivery across a diverse range of sectors from data centres and retail outlets, to care homes, schools and offices.

The Role:

Providing design and technical advice on projects for the respective discipline. Provide a professional and technical consulting and design service to the client encompassing of, but not limited to, site surveys, meetings, feasibility studies, due diligence, design, technical reports and specifications, commissioning, and defects inspections. Assist with multiple projects in a co-ordinated manner, meeting project deadlines and cost requirements. Work under the clear direction of others and interpret the needs of a project where applicable, take a discipline lead role on smaller projects as required.

Work in co-ordination with all other design team members, internal and external and provide excellent client care and reporting throughout the whole project life cycle.
Understand the project appointment and scope of work following a briefing and be aware of any limitations of the duties on different projects.
Have an understanding of project costs and the impact of designs and recommendations on the overall budget for the scheme and monitor time against these costs.
Take ownership of your workload to meet agreed timescales and deliverables.
Attend meetings as required to represent the discipline and be able to convey other disciplines on behalf of the Company.
Communicate proactively and professionally with internal and external project teams and clients when required, attending meetings in a professional manner.
Arrange and carry out site surveys as required and prepare the appropriate reports.
Demonstrate and deliver acceptable technical and report writing skills.
Deal with day-to-day queries from site related to the specific discipline and report to the client or via a senior member of the project team as required.
Carry out condition surveys for the specified discipline for combining into an overall report for the client.
Contribute to the overall feasibility study for projects for the specified discipline.
As required produce designs, calculations, room data sheets, equipment schedules and specifications and other technical information as required to meet the agreed project stage / level, and coordinate these with others in conjunction with the CAD Department.
Understand project risks and produce combined MEP Residual Risk Reports in accordance with the CDM regulations with input from other disciplines and team members as required.
Promote sustainability and energy efficiency within designs and recommendation and discuss the appropriate systems to implement with the senior team members.
Carry out and report on defects inspections, snagging and input into the witnessing of commissioning.
Check work for compliance with good practice and the project brief and raise any concerns or potential variations with a senior member of the team.
Comment on the as-fitted drawings and O&M documents.
Provide excellent client care and assist in opportunities for new and repeat appointments and opportunities, support business development and continuous improvement.

The Client:

The Role:

Work in co-ordination with all other design team members, internal and external and provide excellent client care and reporting throughout the whole project life cycle.
Understand the project appointment and scope of work following a briefing and be aware of any limitations of the duties on different projects.
Have an understanding of project costs and the impact of designs and recommendations on the overall budget for the scheme and monitor time against these costs.
Take ownership of your workload to meet agreed timescales and deliverables.
Attend meetings as required to represent the discipline and be able to convey other disciplines on behalf of the Company.
Communicate proactively and professionally with internal and external project teams and clients when required, attending meetings in a professional manner.
Arrange and carry out site surveys as required and prepare the appropriate reports.
Demonstrate and deliver acceptable technical and report writing skills.
Deal with day-to-day queries from site related to the specific discipline and report to the client or via a senior member of the project team as required.
Carry out condition surveys for the specified discipline for combining into an overall report for the client.
Contribute to the overall feasibility study for projects for the specified discipline.
As required produce designs, calculations, room data sheets, equipment schedules and specifications and other technical information as required to meet the agreed project stage / level, and coordinate these with others in conjunction with the CAD Department.
Understand project risks and produce combined MEP Residual Risk Reports in accordance with the CDM regulations with input from other disciplines and team members as required.
Promote sustainability and energy efficiency within designs and recommendation and discuss the appropriate systems to implement with the senior team members.
Carry out and report on defects inspections, snagging and input into the witnessing of commissioning.
Check work for compliance with good practice and the project brief and raise any concerns or potential variations with a senior member of the team.
Comment on the as-fitted drawings and O&M documents.
Provide excellent client care and assist in opportunities for new and repeat appointments and opportunities, support business development and continuous improvement.

Client:

Mechanical & Electrical Building Services consulting practice founded in 1988. Operating in the healthcare, education, commercial and residential care sectors they adopt a design philosophy based on low energy consumption and long term building sustainability.

Role:

Undertake mechanical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other Client design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements Specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to mechanical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors.
Take the lead role for the company, where necessary, on projects.
Prepare budget costs for schemes and maintain these during the design stage of a project. Issue a pre-tender estimate to the QS (if part of the project remit). Obtain assistance from Associate Engineers where required.
Comment on mechanical services valuations during the construction process.
Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, Value Engineering Workshops, Risk Workshops etc as required by the project.
Attend site as part of the construction phase activities of projects and participate in site meetings. Undertake snagging, preparation of snagging lists, valuations (if required) and end of defects inspections as required. When undertaking valuations where we are acting as Lead Consultant these are normally undertaken on a monthly basis and include the preparation of Certificates and Valuation paperwork for submission to the Client to allow payment authorisation.
Undertake surveys and reports for the company including Feasibility studies, and Condition Surveys and generate reports meeting the company report format.
Undertake presentations for projects relating to mechanical services.
Advise Clients and other designers on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint.
Utilise Cymap Building Services software for steady state calculations.
Utilise TAS software/engage with an external modelling company for thermal modelling in conjunction with other members of staff where required for projects needing these calculations. Assist in developing/updating a standard set of output documents and calculations for tender issue.
Champion the use of BIM, Revit and TAS for mechanical and electrical services design work in the office.
Undertake tender reviews and provide recommendation reports for the appointment of Contractors. This shall be either in conjunction with other Design Team members where required.
Work in conjunction with other staff members on design work as part of an overall project team. In particular work with the junior members of staff to support the project and to assist in their development.
Participate in the Staff Review process which is undertaken on an annual basis.
Complete the company timesheets system on a weekly basis to record time worked on specific project tasks.
Undertake CPD training to continue your education and training.
Participate in the health and review process within the company and adhere to the Health and Safety procedures in place.
Develop Client relationships with the aim to obtain repeat business for the company.

Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy that provides mechanical and electrical engineering services to a wide range of clients within the healthcare sector. It is an award winning company that is large enough to provide stability and opportunity, but small enough to recognise its people as individuals. They are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with building services experience to join its team based in Croydon.

The role will involve:

Acting as project leader on selected projects
Working as part of a larger team on certain projects.
Attending principal meetings and making client presentations on selected projects.
Raising/promoting the level of technical excellence relating to mechanical engineering within the team.
Over time, developing the ability to become a point of contact for key clients.
Helping generate repeat business through customer care of existing clients.
Working on a variety of interesting projects across varied sectors.
Client facing work.
Working closely with others in a team environment.
Producing drawings and specifications.
Producing calculations or guiding others to complete them.
Managing the mechanical engineering aspects of other more junior members of the team.

In order to be considered for this role you will have:

A degree qualification – mechanical or building services (Chartered or working towards). An HNC or HND with suitable design experience will also be considered.
Significant experience of design in building services, post qualification completion.
Client interaction skills.
Software design ideally including Microsoft Office, Hevacomp, IES, TAS or Cymap.
Knowledge of British standards, building regulations documents, etc.
Knowledge of HTMs would also be of benefit.
Professional membership (CIBSE, IET, IMechE).

They are offering:

Salary up to £65,000 + benefits
Flexible working