Associate Mechancial Engineer - MEP

Stantec Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Westminster is seeking an Associate/Associate Director (Mechanical) to manage a mechanical team and engage with clients on various building projects. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in managing profitable projects and possess excellent leadership and commercial skills. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for career development within a collaborative team focused on sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Inspiring and supportive colleagues

Recognition for hard work

Competitive starting salary

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing profitable UK building services projects.
• Strong communication skills to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 12-person mechanical team.
• Engage with clients and oversee the commercial performance of projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered to a 'right-first-time' approach.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Technical skills in BIM/Revit/IES

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an Associate/Associate Director (Mechanical) to join us in our Great Suffolk Street London office. It's an exciting time to join our MEP team! We have a proven track record working within London, working on projects in the defence, data centre, healthcare and heritage/refurbishment sectors. Our team of 40 engineers, graduates and apprentices continues to grow and we have ambitious plans to expand the sectors we work in and our early careers training programme. As a leader within the team you will benefit from the expertise of our 150‑person London office spanning 10 disciplines and our well established local relationships. Our office has great travel links and is walking distance from Southwark, London Bridge and Borough train stations.

Responsibilities

This is a varied role made up of managing a 12‑person strong mechanical team, client engagement, work winning and project management.

• Be a pro‑active member of the MEP leadership team, overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the mechanical team and managing multidisciplinary projects across a number of building sectors.
• Maintain and develop external relationships with clients and take responsibility for the commercial performance of projects, including negotiating additional fees and facilitating new & continued work.
• Act as a role model within the MEP team, ensuring projects are delivered to a 'right‑first‑time' approach and that appropriate quality management procedures are in place and adhered to.

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record of managing profitable UK building services projects. You are an experienced leader who excels at recruitment, performance management, and fostering team well‑being.
• Strong commercial acumen and a confident communication style; able to navigate complex stakeholder environments—from architects to contractors—while maintaining a sound technical grasp of BIM, Revit and IES.

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights.

We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through "Stantec in the Community" initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

About Stantec

Beyond our ambitious expansion plans, we offer a collaborative environment where MEP is treated with a fresh, early‑stage approach. You'll be part of a team that doesn't just design buildings but optimises them for a sustainable future.