Associate Mechanical Design Engineer in Birmingham, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Senior leadership role

Diverse project portfolio

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Associate Director - Mechanical in the West Midlands. You will lead mechanical building services design across projects, mentor engineers, and manage client relationships while aligning with directors on growth strategy.

The role blends hands-on design oversight with strategic input, working across automotive, education, healthcare, hotels, logistics, and more.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring engineers

Client relations

Communication

UK Building Regulations

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (or close to achieving)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES

Hevacomp

Job description

Your new company

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'll 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