Associate Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Mechanical Engineer in Southampton, where you will play a vital role in shaping sustainable solutions and delivering high-quality projects. This role offers the opportunity to mentor a talented team while driving innovation in mechanical design. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on client care and technical excellence, contributing to high-profile projects both locally and internationally. With a commitment to your professional development, this position is perfect for those eager to make a real impact in the field of Building Services.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Investment in your development

Supportive leadership

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in leading and coordinating project delivery with a mechanical focus.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support a team of Building Services Engineers.
• Drive quality projects and manage technical risks effectively.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Delivery Coordination

Digital Design Innovation

Client Facing Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

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Associate Mechanical Engineer, Southampton

Client: Ramboll

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ac741e93cd74

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to be at the forefront of Building Services excellence? Would you like to be involved in shaping a sustainable future and contributing to forward-thinking projects and innovative solutions that aspire to establish new standards within our peer group?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Building Services Team as our new Associate Mechanical Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Associate Mechanical Engineer, you will support our work winning activities with the development of technical strategies and demonstration of market leading expertise in the field. Moreover, you will also work as part of a small leadership team who are collectively responsible for the strategic direction and financial performance of the Building Services team.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Mentor, develop and support an established and stable team of Building Services Engineers
• Protect and develop the quality of our designs and provide technical and pastoral mentoring to the mechanical team locally and nationally
• Drive and deliver quality projects profitably and to the satisfaction of our clients
• Complete business development in the local market
• Liaise and interact with other UK Building Services teams to optimise technical direction and use of standard procedures and digital tools
• Manage technical risks, negotiate scope of services and prepare fee proposals

Your new team

You will be part of our a highly dynamic Building Services team, who has an in depth focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care. You will be an important part of a close-knit team working on a wide variety of high-profile project work in and around the UK and (occasionally) internationally.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• Chartered Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Previous experience with leading and coordinating all aspects of project delivery (mechanical bias)
• Forward thinking and enthusiastic about digital design innovation and ‘smart design’ in increasingly digitalized construction arena
• High degree of technical competence with demonstrable appreciation of sustainable / net zero carbon design
• Extensive client facing skills, experienced at presenting to clients with a varied and comprehensive project portfolio
• Ability to motivate, support and guide support multidisciplinary professional teams

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.