Associate Director Mechanical Engineering - Water Sector

Matchtech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for an Associate Director in Mechanical Engineering to lead teams on critical infrastructure projects in the water sector. This role requires a Chartered Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical equipment and multidisciplinary design. Candidates will manage design delivery and work towards achieving high-quality standards within the practice. Opportunities exist in a diverse and inclusive environment in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading technical design work.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical equipment in the water sector.
• Strong background in multidisciplinary design delivery.

Responsibilities

• Direct technical design teams to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Manage project timelines and budgets effectively.
• Define project briefs and scopes of work.

Skills

Leadership in design delivery

Mechanical engineering expertise

Knowledge of UK design standards

Water industry experience

Education

Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Overview

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

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as an Associate Director in Mechanical Engineering, you\'ll play a vital role in every aspect of mechanical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading mechanical engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our London office.

Your Purpose

• Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Defining briefs, scopes of work, and lead bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Setting quality assurance standards in design.
• Grow, develop and manage mechanical engineering capability within the practice.

Experience and Qualifications

• Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in owning and leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Extensive water industry experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant as well as an deep understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.
• Proven as a strong technical leader in multidisciplinary delivery.