Associate Director, Mechanical Engineering

Jobtailor; Epsom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom seeks a senior Mechanical Engineering leader to drive multidisciplinary design delivery for pumping systems and water treatment projects. You will lead teams, manage deliverables, and ensure adherence to UK standards across regional and national projects.

The role requires Chartered status, strong communication, and hands-on experience with pumps, dosing systems, and integration within multi-disciplinary environments. Security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
• Proven experience leading large-scale Mechanical engineering design delivery for a design consultancy.
• Experience within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in mechanical equipment design integration, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems.
• Thorough understanding of current UK design standards, relevant legislation, and established industry practices.
• Exemplary communication skills and ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of CDM and DSEAR legislation.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools.
• Essential experience in the Water market.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers delivering technical design work on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Deliver high-quality designs for pumping systems and water and wastewater treatment.
• Lead development of project design deliverables for Mechanical aspects.
• Work with project management teams to manage time, budgets, milestones, and programmes.
• Manage production, review, and approval of design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
• Provide technical leadership within the regional and national D&A T practice.
• Influence practice-wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve processes and services.
• Grow, develop, and manage Mechanical Engineering capabilities regionally and/or nationally.
• Exercise independent judgment to solve difficult problems and guide junior team members.
• Advise client, operational, project, and service activities.
• Manage or collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Water market experience

Project leadership

CDM/DSEAR knowledge

Pumps design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Analytical software

Design codes

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Tools

Analytical software

Job description

• Lead a team of Mechanical engineers delivering technical design work on complex multidisciplinary projects
• Deliver high-quality designs for pumping systems and water and wastewater treatment
• Lead development of project design deliverables for Mechanical aspects
• Work with project management teams to manage time, budgets, milestones, and programmes
• Manage production, review, and approval of design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work
• Provide technical leadership within the regional and national D&AT practice
• Influence practice-wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve processes and services
• Grow, develop, and manage Mechanical Engineering capabilities regionally and/or nationally
• Exercise independent judgment to solve difficult problems and guide junior team members
• Advise client, operational, project, and service activities
• Manage or collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer
• Proven experience leading large-scale Mechanical engineering design delivery for a design consultancy
• Experience within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in mechanical equipment design integration, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems
• Thorough understanding of current UK design standards, relevant legislation, and established industry practices
• Exemplary communication skills and ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards and industry best practices
• Strong understanding of CDM and DSEAR legislation
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools
• Essential experience in the Water market
• Proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach
• Comfortable liaising with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• May require security clearance
• If clearance is required, candidates may need to provide proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering design, particularly in pumping systems and water treatment, while effectively leading multidisciplinary teams and managing project deliverables. Possesses strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts and a thorough understanding of UK design standards and legislation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer
• Large-Scale Mechanical Engineering Design Delivery
• Knowledge of CDM and DSEAR Legislation
• Experience in the Water Market

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Equipment Design Integration
• Pumps Design
• Blowers Design
• Screens Design
• Chemical Dosing Systems Design
• Analytical Software Proficiency
• Design Codes and Standards Knowledge
• Project Design Deliverables Management
• Technical Report Production
• Design Calculations

Soft Skills

• Exemplary Communication Skills
• Collaborative Approach
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Liaison

Certifications & Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Industry Keywords

• Water Market
• Wastewater Treatment
• UK Design Standards
• Design Consultancy
• Multidisciplinary Environment