Associate Mechanical Engineer

ibse; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Pension and life assurance

Car allowance or company vehicle

Annual bonus

Generous annual leave

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

ibse in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Associate Mechanical Building Services Engineer to lead mechanical design across a portfolio of commercial, residential, hospitality, and energy efficiency projects. You will mentor engineers, interface with clients, and ensure delivery with low-carbon design principles and BIM-enabled workflows.

This hybrid role offers flexible working, a competitive package, private healthcare, pension, and opportunities to shape the future of building

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
• Extensive building services design experience across multiple sectors.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulations and energy-efficient design principles.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept to project completion on complex schemes.
• Interface with clients to translate business needs into engineering solutions.
• Support project inception activities including briefs, workshops, and design reviews.
• Embed low-carbon design principles across delivery stages.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to engineers and technicians.
• Manage project deliverables to meet programme, budget, and quality expectations.
• Promote use of digital design tools and BIM workflows.
• Contribute to process and standards improvements across the business.
• Collaborate with regional teams to support growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)

Tools

BIM

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Associate Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join its growing UK team. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering innovative, sustainable building services solutions while acting as a trusted advisor to a diverse client base. This organisation is committed to delivering sustainable, future-focused solutions to the built environment’s most pressing challenges. You’ll be joining a collaborative team of experts working at the forefront of engineering design, with the autonomy to make an impact and the support to grow your career.

Role:

You will take ownership of mechanical design delivery across a broad portfolio of projects spanning sectors such as commercial, residential, hospitality, and energy efficiency. Working within collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams, you will play a central role in shaping both technical outcomes and team development.

Responsibilities:

• Leading mechanical design from early concept through to project completion on complex schemes
• Acting as a primary client interface, translating business needs into practical engineering solutions
• Supporting project inception activities including brief development, technical workshops, and design reviews
• Embedding low-carbon and energy-conscious design principles into all stages of delivery
• Providing technical direction and mentoring to engineers and technicians
• Managing project deliverables to meet programme, budget, and quality expectations
• Promoting the effective use of digital design tools and coordinated workflows (e.g. BIM environments)
• Contributing to continuous improvement of processes, standards, and technical excellence across the business
• Collaborating across regional teams to support wider business growth and capability

Requirements:

You will be a confident leader with strong technical grounding and a collaborative approach.

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in building services design across multiple sectors
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships
• Strong understanding of UK regulations, industry guidance, and best practice standards
• Proven experience delivering sustainable and low-energy design solutions
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strengths:

• Deep knowledge of HVAC and integrated building systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance innovation with deliverability
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Passion for mentoring and developing others

Offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Private healthcare provision
• Car allowance or company vehicle option
• Annual bonus scheme
• Professional membership support
• Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional days
• Wellbeing and employee support programmes
• Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme