Associate Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerHicks seeks an Associate - Mechanical Services to lead the Manchester team. The role demands experience in mechanical services, project management, and team leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery across various projects while fostering client relationships in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus options to buy more

Discount schemes (gym, mobile, etc.)

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Employee assistance programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical services sectors.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Mechanical Services team, overseeing recruitment and professional development.
• Oversee involvement in various projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Contribute to team growth and management meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Description

Why this role?

At BakerHicks, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and diversify your experience within a talented and inclusive team. Our engineers are expert problem solvers with skills to visualize the best outcomes, connecting a client-first philosophy with pioneering and sustainable design. We work across disciplines and nurture all our talent, from graduate engineers to chartered professionals. With decades of in-house expertise, we design forward-thinking projects.

Due to increasing demand for exceptional Mechanical Service projects, we are seeking an Associate - Mechanical Services - Manchester.

About You

You should have experience in one or more sectors that BakerHicks operates in. Ideally, you will be a Chartered Engineer with the ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities while leading and developing a motivated team. Client care and repeat business are vital, so you must be able to build and maintain key relationships internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Mechanical Services team at the Manchester office, including recruitment, resourcing, professional development, and engagement to ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Oversee Mechanical Services involvement in various projects, managing time, cost, quality assurance, health and safety, resources, client relationships, and project delivery.
• Support and promote quality and compliance within local teams and projects.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Mechanical Services team and participate in management team meetings.

Note: Many positions require security clearance. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain clearance as required by clients and sectors. Further details are available at UK Security Vetting.

About BakerHicks

Since 1957, we have been innovating in design, engineering, and project delivery, operating from 14 locations across Europe. For more, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks is part of the Morgan Sindall Group.

Benefits

We offer a collaborative, friendly work environment with accessible offices and competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched pension
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus options to buy more
• Discount schemes (gym, mobile, etc.)
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcomes talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed based on merit and qualifications.