Associate Director - Mechanical Engineering

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Industry-leading initiatives in sustainability

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

A leading consultancy in engineering is seeking an experienced Associate Director in Mechanical Engineering for their London team. This role involves leading design teams, ensuring quality compliance, and delivering solutions that impact critical UK infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in multidisciplinary design, especially within the water industry. Competitive benefits and an inclusive working environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the water industry, with expertise in pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing and related plant.
• Excellent technical leadership.
• Ability to grow and develop engineering capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct mechanical engineering design teams, ensuring quality and compliance with UK standards.
• Define scopes of work, prepare and lead bid proposals.
• Manage budgets, resources and programmes to meet key project milestones.
• Collaborate with national and international teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer

Strong background in multidisciplinary design delivery

Client-facing skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

Associate Director - Mechanical Engineering

I'm supporting one of the most respected and well-known consultancies in the industry, a business recognised globally for delivering some of the UK's most iconic and transformational engineering projects. They're a market leader, trusted by clients across infrastructure, water, energy, aviation, defence, and major city-shaping developments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Director in Mechanical Engineering to join their London team. You'll be taking a lead role in driving multidisciplinary design delivery, setting technical standards, and shaping engineering solutions that directly impact critical UK infrastructure.

The role:

• Lead and direct mechanical engineering design teams, ensuring quality and compliance with UK standards.
• Define scopes of work, prepare and lead bid proposals.
• Manage budgets, resources and programmes to meet key project milestones.
• Collaborate with national and international teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Grow and develop mechanical engineering capability within the practice.

What they're looking for:

• Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer.
• Strong background leading multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Extensive experience in the water industry, with expertise in pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing and related plant.
• Excellent technical leadership and client-facing skills.
• A commercial mindset and drive to expand the consultancy's client portfolio.

Why join them?

This consultancy is consistently recognised as one of the top employers in the UK, featuring on multiple "best companies to work for" lists. They're known for career longevity, progression, and creating opportunities on world-class projects. You'll also benefit from industry-leading initiatives in sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and employee wellbeing.

Apply now or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on 07437837855 for a confidential chat.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Job details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract
• Industry: Civil Engineering