Associate Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy firm in Leeds is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer focused on the healthcare sector. You will lead complex projects, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure technical delivery. Candidates must have a proven background in delivering healthcare-related projects, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant design software. This role offers flexible benefits and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Healthcare sector as a Lead Mechanical Engineer.
• Understanding of mechanical services including HVAC.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Be in a client-facing role and attend project meetings.
• Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects.
• Ensure adherence to quality management and risk control procedures.

Skills

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Communication skills

Technical delivery

Team-based work approach

Analytical skills

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Our award winning Client offers intelligent sustainable solutions to complex design challenges across the built environment, throughout the UK and overseas. Providing a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability, the team brings decades of technical expertise to life. The Leeds office is a flagship location within a network of UK regional offices. The healthcare team is transforming healthcare facilities, delivering health and social care centres, community hospitals, mental health units, research facilities and large-scale medical campuses.

The delivery of a safe, secure and healing environment remains a priority, creating spaces that support the important work of healthcare professionals. The role is for an Associate or Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer with a focus on the healthcare sector, leading large-scale, complex projects and managing stakeholders’ expectations, metrics, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Be in a client-facing role, attending project meetings and disseminating the brief within the project team. You will need to be personable and a good communicator.
• Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects, ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards.
• Take responsibility for solid technical delivery in your work, either alone or as part of a team.
• Engage with junior support staff in their day-to-day activities and offer advice and guidance.
• Work as part of a company-wide Group, to gain and share ideas and experience.
• Be financially astute and work with the team leader to help monitor expenditure, resources and work delivered.
• Look at new ways of working and take time for innovation and research.
• Create and maintain a high reputation within the industry and ensure adherence to QM and risk control procedures.

About You

• Proven experience working as a Lead Mechanical Engineer with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects within the Healthcare sector.
• Understanding of all mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach.
• Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Conversant with relevant British Standards.
• Previous consultancy experience, appreciating the importance of complementary specialisms such as acoustics, fire engineering and computer modelling in the design of buildings and the ability to analyse and interpret their impact on your work.

Benefits

In addition to providing the very best careers, the company is committed to an environment where everyone can realise their potential. Employees will experience a business that enriches knowledge, supports wellbeing, and welcomes individuality.

Employees have the opportunity to participate in a 9-day fortnight scheme, community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. The flexible benefits package includes private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and generous annual leave options.