Associate Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to focus on mission-critical facilities, particularly in data centres. In this senior role, you will lead strategic projects and drive business development while ensuring project execution aligns with best practices. The ideal candidate has extensive mechanical engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing client relationships. This role offers opportunities in a collaborative environment and significant responsibility for delivering innovative solutions across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Expertise in mission-critical projects with experience in client service.
• Strong managerial and leadership abilities, especially in talent management.
• Solid understanding of sustainable design and relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, high-profile projects as a client-facing representative.
• Drive business development and build strong client relationships.
• Ensure project delivery excellence and contribute to financial performance.

Skills

Mission-critical project expertise

Team leadership

Client service

Business development

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Join our Buildings Business as an Associate Mechanical Engineer focusing on Mission Critical Facilities (Data Centres) and help deliver innovative, high-profile projects that shape the future of the built environment.

This is a senior level role and not an entry level opportunity.

About The Business:

The buildings team at Stantec are on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations.

Why Stantec?

When we say community, we mean everybody with a stake in the work we do from the clients we collaborate with across many sectors, to the populations we reach, to the thousands of us working together to serve them.

Our promise, our values, and our voice support our purpose and guide us in all that we do.

We are defined by more than our services. We are defined by what we stand for, what we believe, and why we do what we do. We make a difference in the world by creating communities.

This is our purpose, learn more here: Purpose & Values | Stantec

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity:

In this role you will bring high-level mechanical engineering expertise and integrated team delivery experience within the mission-critical sector to support the tactical leadership of our Stantec Mission Critical team. You will play a key role in growing and leading our mission-critical engineering practice across the UK and Europe.

As an Associate, you will:

• Lead strategic, high-profile projects and act as a trusted, client-facing representative.
• Drive business development by building new relationships, strengthening existing accounts, supporting proposals, and helping shape our market presence.
• Contribute to project delivery excellence, including standards, best practices and technical quality.
• Provide quality assurance, workload planning, and accountability for financial performance.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines to deliver integrated, innovative solutions.
• Offer technical insight and client support where specialist guidance or oversight is needed.
• In this role you will contribute to positioning Stantec as a leader and industry innovator, ensuring we continue to stand out from competing firms in the mission-critical space.

What You’ll bring:

• Expertise in mission‑critical projects, working effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, and facilities stakeholders.
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional client service and lead teams to exceed expectations.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills, including hiring, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Solid business acumen with experience in strategy, budgeting, and analysing business results.
• Experienced in business development, relationship management, and cross‑selling services.
• Comprehensive understanding of building project delivery, including coordination across disciplines and knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Technology systems.
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and sustainable design principles.
• Skilled in risk management, project scope, and delivering projects on budget and schedule.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and consulting skills to engage clients and stakeholders confidently.
• Experience collaborating on Design‑Build, Design‑Assist, and Integrated Project Delivery projects.
• Willingness to travel regionally, nationally, or internationally as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with substantial related professional experience, especially within the mission critical sector.