Associate Consultant — Mechanical & Energy Decarbonisation

Morris & Spottiswood Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)

Second opinion private GP services

EAP programme

Employee benefits portal

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Holidays: 25 days + 8 public + half‑h.

Job summary

CRBN Solutions, the progressive decarbonisation consultancy arm of the Morris & Spottiswood Group, seeks an Associate Consultant – Mechanical & Energy Services to guide mechanical engineering and energy services, shaping decarbonisation outcomes for UK clients.

You will establish and lead the future Mechanical & Energy Services team, deliver innovative, value-driven solutions, and grow the discipline in line with strategic expansion plans.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) with relevant professional institution.
• Experience in mechanical/building services engineering design and delivery.
• Low carbon heat expertise, including heat pump and building electrification solutions.
• Practical experience in carbon reduction from concept through to implementation.
• Experience undertaking building performance and operational energy modelling to support decarbonisation strategies
• Proficiency in using energy modelling software (IES VE, DesignBuilder, or similar).
• Experience of heat network feasibility studies, concept design and techno-economic assessment.
• Able to take full responsibility for producing, checking and approving engineering reports, designs, drawings, technical specifications.
• Strong report-writing and client-facing skills.
• Knowledge of Domestic and Non-Domestic Retrofit standards (PAS 2035/2038 or similar).
• Experience mentoring, managing or developing technical staff.
• Ability to coordinate and engage with clients and key stakeholders.
• Able to manage projects from inception to completion and manage risk.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Experience contributing to business development, bids and fee proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical & Energy Services discipline and delivery for decarbonisation projects.
• Establish, recruit and develop the future Mechanical & Energy Services team.
• Act as technical lead and delivery specialist, then build the discipline as growth continues.
• Engage with clients, communicate clearly and influence project outcomes.
• Deliver innovative, value-driven solutions across Education, Healthcare, Finance, Defence, Offices and manufacturing sectors.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Team development

Negotiation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent

Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)

Tools

IES VE

DesignBuilder

Job description

CRBN Solutions, the progressive decarbonisation consultancy arm of the Morris & Spottiswood Group, seeks an Associate Consultant – Mechanical & Energy Services to guide mechanical engineering and energy services, shaping decarbonisation outcomes for UK clients.

You will establish and lead the future Mechanical & Energy Services team, deliver innovative, value-driven solutions, and grow the discipline in line with strategic expansion plans.