Associate Director, Mechanical Design Lead – Hybrid

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Senior leadership role

Diverse project portfolio

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Associate Director - Mechanical in the West Midlands. You will lead mechanical building services design across projects, mentor engineers, and manage client relationships while aligning with directors on growth strategy.

The role blends hands-on design oversight with strategic input, working across automotive, education, healthcare, hotels, logistics, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects and mentoring engineers.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Proficiency with design software such as IES, Hevacomp, and AutoCAD (Revit beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design from concept through to completion.
• Oversee multiple projects across sectors, ensuring quality and delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers at all levels.
• Act as a key client contact and maintain strong working relationships.
• Review designs, specifications, and project documentation.
• Attend client meetings, design reviews, and site inspections.
• Support team management, resourcing, and project planning.
• Contribute to business development and identifying new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring engineers

Client relations

Communication

UK Building Regulations

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (or close to achieving)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES

Hevacomp

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Associate Director - Mechanical in the West Midlands. You will lead mechanical building services design across projects, mentor engineers, and manage client relationships while aligning with directors on growth strategy.

The role blends hands-on design oversight with strategic input, working across automotive, education, healthcare, hotels, logistics, and more.