Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Tate Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Incentive scheme

Health plan

Long service awards

Life assurance

Extra annual leave

Season ticket loan

Maternity/paternity benefits

Employee referrals

Chartership support

Training & development

Job summary

The successful candidate will join a growing Building Services team as an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer. Based in London and other offices, you will lead mechanical design for complex projects, manage teams and engage clients to drive project success.

You will promote sustainable, low-carbon solutions and ensure compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards and related guidance while mentoring engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or membership of CIBSE/IMEchE or equivalent.
• Experience leading mechanical building services projects in a consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Act as Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects of varying size and value.
• Prepare, review and approve calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.
• Deliver high-quality HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation and public health designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

Industry design software

Job description

Location: The successful candidate can be based from any of our offices in Sidcup, Blackfriars, Birmingham, Oxford or Stevenage, with hybrid working available.

Hours: 8.30am to 5pm

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing Building Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished mechanical engineer looking to take a leading role in the delivery of complex projects, manage and develop engineering teams, and help shape the future growth of a successful multidisciplinary consultancy. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership capability, client engagement and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the mechanical design of building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Act as Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects of varying size, complexity and value.
• Prepare, review and approve calculations, specifications, reports, schedules and design drawings.
• Deliver high-quality technical designs for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, public health and renewable energy systems.
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and client requirements.
• Promote innovative, sustainable and low-carbon design solutions.
• Undertake site inspections, condition surveys and design review meetings.
• Review contractor proposals, technical submissions and commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate design activities with architects, contractors, stakeholders and other engineering disciplines.

Project & Client Management

• Manage project programmes, deliverables, resources and technical outputs.
• Attend client, design team and project meetings.
• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Undertake technical reviews and quality assurance checks.
• Support business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead and manage a team of Mechanical Engineers and Technicians.
• Mentor, support and develop Engineers, Senior Engineers and Technicians.
• Conduct annual appraisals, probation reviews and performance discussions.
• Support resource planning and workload allocation across the team.
• Lead recruitment activities, technical assessments and interviews where required.
• Assist engineers working towards Chartership and professional accreditation.
• Foster a collaborative, positive and high-performing team culture.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and membership of CIBSE, IMechE or an equivalent professional institution.
• Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
• A proven track record of leading mechanical building services projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• HVAC Systems
• Heating Systems
• Cooling Systems
• Ventilation Systems
• Public Health Engineering
• Experience producing and reviewing detailed mechanical engineering designs.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.

What's on Offer?

• Performance-related incentive scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Health cash plan
• Long service awards
• Life assurance
• Enhanced annual leave with buy, sell and carry-over options
• Annual season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Employee referral incentives
• Professional qualification and Chartership support
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an excellent reputation for technical excellence, innovation and professional development. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, lead talented engineering teams and play a key role in delivering sustainable, high-quality design solutions for a wide range of clients.