Associate Director (Mechanical)

Black & White Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking an experienced Associate Director (Mechanical) to lead mechanical engineering delivery across multidisciplinar projects and serve as the technical authority on HVAC and critical infrastructure systems. You will influence project direction, engage clients and mentor engineering teams across multiple regions.

The role combines technical leadership with strategic growth responsibilities, offering opportunities to shape business development and drive innovation

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering mechanical engineering projects in a consultancy environment.
• Expertise in HVAC, cooling and critical infrastructure systems.
• Proven technical leadership and design review experience.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capability.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical engineering delivery across multidisciplinary projects.
• Providing technical oversight of HVAC, cooling and critical infrastructure systems.
• Managing project performance, quality and delivery programmes.
• Acting as a key client interface throughout project lifecycles.
• Supporting resource planning and team development.
• Reviewing and approving technical designs and engineering documentation.
• Contributing to strategic growth initiatives and business development activities.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Client engagement

Project delivery

Team leadership

Multi-disciplinary teams

HVAC systems

Critical infrastructure

Technical oversight

Design review

Strategic leadership

Education

Degree-qualified in engineering discipline

Job description

Are you an experienced mechanical engineering leader ready to take ownership of major projects, influence technical direction and help shape the future growth of a global consultancy?

As an Associate Director (Mechanical), you will provide leadership across the delivery of complex mechanical engineering projects, supporting both project success and business growth. This role combines technical authority, team development and client engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering excellence and strategic leadership.

From mission-critical data centres to highly demanding engineering environments, you’ll help deliver innovative, practical and efficient solutions while influencing the development of teams, clients and projects across multiple regions.

What’s in It For You

• Project Influence - Take a leading role on major engineering projects that demand innovative thinking, technical expertise and strong leadership.
• Technical Excellence - Lead the development and assurance of complex mechanical systems, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of performance and quality.
• Client Engagement - Build trusted relationships with clients and become a key advisor throughout project lifecycles.
• Career Growth - Expand your responsibilities beyond project delivery and contribute to wider business and operational objectives.
• Leadership Opportunities - Support, mentor and develop engineering teams while helping shape future leaders across the business.
• Positive Culture - Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading mechanical engineering delivery across multidisciplinary projects.
• Providing technical oversight of HVAC, cooling and critical infrastructure systems.
• Managing project performance, quality and delivery programmes.
• Acting as a key client interface throughout project lifecycles.
• Supporting resource planning and team development.
• Reviewing and approving technical designs and engineering documentation.
• Contributing to strategic growth initiatives and business development activities.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within a consultancy environment.
• Expertise in HVAC, cooling and critical infrastructure systems.
• Proven technical leadership and design review experience.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capability.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.

Learning & Development

You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve.