Associate Mechanical Engineer

Eden Brown; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London seeks an Associate Mechanical Engineer to provide project leadership on high-value projects. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should have a proven track record in delivering complex projects and hold a Chartered Engineer qualification. This position offers a competitive salary range of £65,000 - £80,000 along with a robust benefits package, including a performance-related bonus and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

8% pension contribution

9-day fortnight

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Currently operating at Principal or Associate level within a building services consultancy.
• Proven track record in delivering complex projects across multiple sectors.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership across complex, high-value projects.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers.
• Prepare and oversee fee proposals and financial reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Financial management

Creative problem-solving

IT proficiency

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng MCIBSE)

Tools

Engineering design software

BIM platforms

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Associate Mechanical Engineer
Location: London
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 + benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership across complex, high-value projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to ensure successful delivery.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers, helping to build a high-performing, motivated team.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships to identify ongoing project opportunities.
• Prepare and oversee fee proposals, project forecasting, financial reporting, and subcontractor management.
• Promote a positive and collaborative team culture that reflects the firms values of creativity, accountability, and independence.

Qualifications

• Currently operating at Principal or Associate level within a building services consultancy environment.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MCIBSE) or working towards chartership.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, complex projects in sectors such as education, residential, healthcare, heritage, and commercial.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills with the ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Competent in fee proposal preparation, financial management, and project forecasting.
• A creative problem-solver with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with engineering design software and BIM platforms.

Package

• £65,000 - £80,000 salary depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• 8% pension contribution
• 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Future potential to participate in an ownership model (under development)

About the Practice

The practice is defined by its independent, creative approach to engineering consultancy, established by a group of like-minded engineers who chose to move away from traditional corporate structures. With a clear mission to deliver net-zero design and leave a positive legacy, the team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and meaningful partnerships with clients. The work spans new-builds, refurbishments, and highly sensitive heritage projects, always with a strong focus on environmental performance and design integrity.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer