Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Collaborative culture

Job summary

An independent Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Consultancy in the West Midlands is seeking an Associate Director - Mechanical to join as a senior leader. You will drive mechanical design across multiple projects, mentor engineers and work with directors and multidisciplinary teams to shape the engineering strategy.

You will manage client relationships, review technical deliverables, and contribute to business growth while delivering high-quality solutions in sectors from automotive to

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering required.
• Chartered Engineer status or near completion preferred.
• Extensive consultancy experience in building services.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring engineers.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and standards.
• Proficiency with IES, Hevacomp, AutoCAD; Revit helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept to completion across projects.
• Oversee multiple projects across sectors, ensuring quality and delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers at all levels.
• Act as key client contact and maintain relationships.
• Review designs, specs and project documentation.
• Attend client meetings, design reviews and site inspections.
• Support team management, resourcing and project planning.
• Contribute to business development and new opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

Leading projects

Mentoring engineers

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (or close to achieving)

Tools

IES

Hevacomp

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

You will be joining an independent Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Consultancy based in the West Midlands, delivering technical design and advisory services across a diverse range of sectors.Their portfolio spans automotive, education, healthcare, hotels, logistics, leisure, public sector, commercial offices, luxury residential, retail, pharmaceutical and heritage projects, along with some overseas work. They operate across both new-build and refurbishment schemes, with a strong reputation for providing practical, high-quality engineering solutions.

The consultancy is known for its hands-on, collaborative culture, technical strength, and long-standing client relationships, offering engineers the opportunity to work across varied and technically interesting projects.

Your new role

As an Associate Director - Mechanical, you will take a senior leadership position within the business, combining technical delivery, team leadership, and client engagement.You will be responsible for leading mechanical design across multiple projects while supporting the wider growth and direction of the engineering team. This role offers a balance of hands-on design oversight and strategic input, working closely with directors and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading mechanical building services design from concept through to completion

Overseeing multiple projects across a range of sectors, ensuring quality and delivery

Providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineers at all levels

Acting as a key client contact and maintaining strong working relationships

Reviewing designs, specifications, and project documentation

Attending client meetings, design reviews, and site inspections

Supporting team management, resourcing, and project planning

Contributing to business development and identifying new opportunities

Projects you will work on include:

Automotive and industrial facilities

Education and healthcare buildings

Hotels and leisure developments

Logistics and distribution centres

Commercial offices and retail schemes

High-end residential and mixed-use developments

Heritage and specialist environments

Public sector and secure infrastructure projects

What you'll need to succeed

Degree or HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

• Chartered Engineer status (or close to achieving)
• Extensive experience within a building services consultancy environment
• Strong track record of delivering mechanical design across multiple sectors
• Experience leading projects and mentoring engineers
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and industry standards
• Proficiency with design software such as IES, Hevacomp, and AutoCAD (Revit beneficial)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage client relationships
• Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to business growth

What you get in return

Salary up to circa £70,000, depending on experience

• Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within an independent consultancy
• Exposure to a broad and technically diverse project portfolio
• Close collaboration with directors and influence over team direction
• Supportive, collaborative engineering culture
• Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
• Hybrid working, including flexibility around working from home
• Involvement in high-quality projects across a wide range of sectors