Associate Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking an Associate/Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead the MEP team. This role involves managing strategies for growth, mentoring team members, and developing innovative mechanical solutions with a focus on sustainability. Candidates should have extensive experience in mechanical design and strong client engagement skills. Opportunities for leadership and team development are embraced in this position.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mechanical design for building services.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of BIM, SAP, SBEM.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP strategy and business plans for the London office.
• Develop project plans ensuring effective delivery.
• Grow and mentor a team of MEP engineers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering consultancy

Project management

Sustainability focus

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

IEng/CEng accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

Our client is the UK’s leading specialist in the management of diverse, complex and challenging portfolios of commercial real estate.

They have a central office in London as well as regional offices within Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester.

They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate/Lead Mechanical Engineer to join the team in London. This role will head up MEP for the London business.

The MEP has recently been established to support the wider Building Consultancy team with specialist MEP input and technical design capabilities.

The MEP Team is currently in its infancy, and is looking to grow to cater to the demands of the business as a whole.

The Opportunity:

• Lead the development, implementation and management of the overall strategy and business plans for the MEP team within the London office including opportunities to drive growth and profit.
• Lead the development of project plans and drive implementation which ensures delivery is managed effectively (commercially, technically, financially) and minimises risk to the business and their diverse list of Clients.
• Grow a team of MEP engineers/specialists from the London office and integrate this team with the wider MEP team, BC team, and business as a whole.
• Provide mentorship and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.
• Establish and implement a strategic approach to Client engagement and business development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, Clients, government agencies, sub-consultants, contractors, and other specialists, to ensure seamless project integration.
• Build a plan to achieve operating and financial plan targets and develop the group to enable a consistent and agreed profit margin and cash flow.
• Look to continually enhance our technical edge and our innovation in all the projects we deliver including driving a sustainability focus into our work.
• Develop innovative and sustainable mechanical solutions, incorporating net-zero carbon principles, embodied carbon analysis, and circular economy strategies.
• Contribute to design work, survey work, and provide technical support to the wider business where needed.
• Assist our sustainability team with technical knowledge and design input.
• Seek out potential decarbonisation opportunities throughout our current portfolio.

You Will Have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or an alternative similar field (ideally to Master’s level).
• IEng/CEng accreditation with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), or an alternative equivalent body.
• 15+ years of experience in mechanical design for building services.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD for the production of two-dimensional design drawings.
• A working knowledge of software packages including Revit, Bluebeam.
• A good understanding of BIM, SAP and SBEM.
• A strong knowledge of UK building regulations and standards.

About You:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience within mechanical engineering consultancy and design including experience in advising Clients on innovative, cost-effective, sustainable solutions.
• Experience in bidding for both small and large scale projects, pitching to Clients and strong contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving and detail-oriented approach.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Effective Client communication and presentation skills.
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for developing/growing a team and building a business.