Associate Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for an Associate to lead their mission-critical engineering practice. The successful candidate will manage high-profile projects, drive business development, and ensure project delivery excellence. This role demands strong leadership and managerial skills, a background in mechanical engineering, and expertise in building project delivery. Join a team focused on sustainable design and community impacts while shaping the future of the built environment.

Benefits

Equal employment opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Substantial related professional experience, especially within the mission-critical sector.
• Experience collaborating on Design-Build and Integrated Project Delivery projects.
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and sustainable design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, high-profile projects as a trusted, client-facing representative.
• Drive business development by building new relationships and strengthening existing accounts.
• Provide quality assurance and accountability for financial performance.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines to deliver integrated, innovative solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Business development

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

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 analyzing 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

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.