Associate Director Mechanical Engineering

Matchtech; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer for the Water Sector. The role will lead a team delivering mechanical design on high‑profile water projects, ensuring compliance with UK standards and project milestones.

You will work across multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and mentor engineers. The candidate should be a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with proven leadership in large-scale design delivery and strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Proven leadership in delivering mechanical design for large multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers for delivery of technical design on complex projects.
• Lead development of mechanical design deliverables and manage time/budgets to milestones.
• Review and approve design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
• Provide technical leadership within the D&AT practice and drive best practices.
• Grow and manage mechanical engineering capabilities regionally/nationally.
• Guide juniors and solve complex problems with sound judgement.
• Advise on client, operational or project activities within teams.
• Contribute to bid proposals with technical input.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mechanical design

Water sector experience

CDM/DSEAR knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Analytical software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

CAD software

FEM software

Job description

Associate Director Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector

My Client is recruiting for an Associate Director Mechanical Engineering in the Water Sector.

Location: Peterborough, Cambridge, London or Surrey.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients.

As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We're committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support.

Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients' toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaboration isn't a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.

We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you with whatever you need.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

• Lead a team of Mechanical engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in areas such as pumping systems and water & wastewater treatment design.
• Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Mechanical aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Responsible for managing production, reviewing, and approving technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
• Provide Technical Leadership within discipline for the regional and national D&AT practice and influence D&AT Practice wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve internal process and services.
• Grow, develop, and manage the Mechanical Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or nationally practice.
• Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Advise client, operational, project, or service activities within project teams and wider D&AT Practice initiatives.
• Manage or collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.

About you

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale Mechanical engineering design delivery for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, challenges the status quo.
• The role requires comprehensive knowledge and proven practical experience in the design integration of a wide range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems. Additionally, it demands a thorough understanding of current UK design standards, relevant legislation, and established industry practices.
• Demonstrates exemplary communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices including a strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and DSEAR.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools.
• Experience in Water market is essential.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects and the wider D&AT practice.
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.