Associate Mechanical Engineer - Education Group

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join their Education Group in Manchester. This role offers the chance to lead and support exciting education projects while collaborating with a dynamic team. You'll manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet budget and quality standards. With a focus on professional development and flexible working arrangements, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about engineering and education, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Personal development plans

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
• Strong financial management skills to meet budget and KPI targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead education projects and manage teams to deliver from concept to RIBA Stage 3.
• Collaborate with architects and energy modellers on design solutions.

Skills

Client engagement

Project management

Financial management

Resource management

BIM collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional certification

Tools

BIM software

Job description

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Associate Mechanical Engineer - Education Group, Manchester

Client:

RPS Group

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Associate Mechanical Engineer - Education Group

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

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

What you’ll be doing: This role offers career progression as an Associate Mechanical Engineer within our industry-leading team, renowned for expertise across sectors.

• Support and lead education projects.
• Collaborate with the Education Lead.
• Lead a team of engineers, energy modellers, and BIM technicians to deliver projects from concept to RIBA Stage 3.
• Manage projects through Final Contractor Proposal and oversee construction stages.
• Support development of design and modelling processes, ensuring BIM and business modelling meet DfE requirements.

Who we’re looking for: To succeed, you should have experience in:

• Client engagement via CEM process and fast-paced project environments.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Financial management of projects, ensuring budget and KPI targets.
• Resource management to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Additionally, you will:

• Support architects and energy modellers in delivering modelling requirements, including daylight, overheating, and operational energy.
• Liaise with BIM team to refine deliverables.
• Challenge design solutions for optimal outcomes.
• Contribute to education sector development and business initiatives.

What’s in it for you? We are an accredited training provider, supporting professional development from entry to master’s level. We offer personal development plans, transparent career pathways, and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. We value diversity, innovation, and employee wellbeing, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

What happens next? If interested, we encourage you to apply. All applications will be considered, with responses within three working days. For more details, contact Parv Sandhu at RPS.

About RPS/Tetra Tech: RPS, now part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global leader with over 28,000 employees across 120 countries, providing consulting and engineering services worldwide.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We embed diversity and inclusion in all our processes, recognizing the value of varied perspectives and backgrounds. Our core behaviour, ‘Stronger Together,’ emphasizes respect, acknowledgment of diversity, and mutual growth.

Recruitment Agencies: We work with trusted partners and do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our Preferred Supplier List. More information is available on our careers page.