Associate Mechanical Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Winchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal in Winchester offers an Associate Mechanical Engineer role within a well-established MEP team delivering high-quality design across diverse sectors. This senior position leads mechanical design delivery, manages project teams, and maintains strong client relationships to support business growth.

The role requires leading projects across commercial, education, residential and specialist environments, mentoring juniors, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical building services design within consultancy or contractor environments.
• Experience leading projects and managing teams.
• Chartered or working towards IEng or CEng status.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP engineering teams delivering a range of design projects.
• Act as lead engineer for mechanical building services design from concept to detailed stages.
• Manage project delivery, risk and commercial performance.
• Produce and oversee reports, drawings and specifications across RIBA stages.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers and contractors.
• Attend client and technical meetings, providing clear advice.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Project leadership

Client-facing communication

Revit CAD/BIM

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

CAD

Job description

Associate Mechanical Engineer

Location: Winchester with Hybrid Working
Sector: Multi-Sector Design Projects

in the search for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established MEP team delivering high-quality design across a diverse project portfolio.

This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead projects and teams, working across a wide range of sectors including commercial, education, residential and specialist environments.

You will take a key role in leading mechanical design delivery, managing project teams and maintaining strong client relationships, while supporting the continued growth of the business.

The Role

Lead MEP engineering teams delivering a range of design projects Act as lead engineer for mechanical building services design from concept through to detailed stages Manage project delivery, risk and commercial performance Produce and oversee reports, drawings and specifications across RIBA stages Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, structural engineers and contractors Attend client and technical meetings, providing clear and confident advice Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and health and safety requirements

About You

Strong background in mechanical building services design within consultancy or contractor environment Experience leading projects and managing teams Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering Chartered or working towards IEng or CEng status Proficient in CAD and BIM tools including Revit Strong commercial awareness and project management capability Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Why Apply

Opportunity to lead technically challenging projects across multiple sectors Clear progression pathway at Associate level and beyond Strong and diverse project pipeline Supportive and collaborative team environment Flexible hybrid working approach This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to step into an Associate level role, or an existing Associate looking to take on a broader leadership position within a growing consultancy.