Associate Mechanical Engineer - Education Group

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join their Education Group in Birmingham. This role involves leading teams on innovative education projects, managing financial and resource aspects to ensure timely delivery, and coordinating with architects and energy modellers. The company offers a flexible working environment, accredited training, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about engineering and education, this opportunity provides a clear career pathway and the chance to make a significant impact in the sector.

Benefits

Accredited Training

Flexible Working Options

Diverse and Inclusive Environment

Career Pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in client engagement and managing multiple projects.
• Strong financial management skills for project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead education projects and manage teams from concept to RIBA Stage 3.
• Coordinate with BIM team to ensure project schedules are met.

Skills

Client Engagement

Project Management

Financial Management

Resource Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM Software

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Associate Mechanical Engineer - Education Group, Birmingham

Client: RPS Group

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8b13d56fe409

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Associate Mechanical Engineer - Education Group

RPS is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer for the Education Group at either the Birmingham or Manchester office, with hybrid working.

About The Design Business: RPS Design Division delivers projects across sectors such as residential, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, manufacturing, data centres, energy, and more. We focus on balancing form and function, sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. Digitalisation is central to our delivery, enabling clients to experience designs from project concept through to execution, supported by expertise across industries and disciplines.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support and lead education projects.
• Work alongside the Education Lead.
• Lead a team of engineers, energy modellers, and BIM technicians from concept to RIBA Stage 3.
• Manage projects through final contractor proposal and construction stages.
• Develop design and modelling processes, ensuring compliance with DfE requirements.

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience in client engagement, especially through CEM processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Financial management skills for project budgets and KPIs.
• Resource management to ensure timely delivery.

Additionally, you will:

• Support architects and energy modellers in delivering modelling requirements.
• Coordinate with BIM team to meet project schedules.
• Challenge design solutions for optimal outcomes.
• Contribute to education sector development and business initiatives.

What’s in it for you? We offer accredited training, clear career pathways, a diverse and inclusive environment, flexible working options, and a workplace that values your wellbeing.

What happens next? Interested candidates should contact Parv Sandhu at RPS. All applications will be considered, with responses within three days.

RPS, part of Tetra Tech, provides global consulting and engineering services with over 28,000 employees worldwide. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, embedding these principles in all our processes.