Building Services Associate (Mechanical)

TEAM Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cundall is seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services expert to join our Newcastle office and lead the design and delivery of innovative, energy-efficient mechanical systems for a range of projects in the UK and beyond.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and develop strong client relationships to secure repeat business while maintaining strict quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer with mechanical design consultancy experience in building services.
• Degree in mechanical engineering (MEng/BEng) with relevant professional registration.
• Strong communication and project management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and delivery of projects across sectors.
• Mentor a team of mechanical and electrical engineers.
• Develop HVAC, ventilation and related systems designs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and manage client relationships.
• Review designs for compliance with standards and client specs.
• Support fee tracking, progress monitoring and programme delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Mechanical design

Engineering consultancy

Education

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

CAD software

Job description

will lead a team of engineers and technicians, and work closely with colleagues of various disciplines to manage the delivery of technically-excellent, profitable projects. You will develop new and nurture existing client relationships that maximise satisfaction and ensure repeat business, and will use your wealth of expertise and determination to manage, motivate and inspire less experienced engineers. Your role will be fully supported by senior management staff, across all disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of projects across a range of sectors
• Develop mechanical system designs including HVAC, chilled water, natural and ventilation systems.
• Produce and review mechanical schematics, reports, specifications, and equipment layouts.
• Manage and mentor a team of mechanical and electrical engineers, overseeing design quality, performance, and development.
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines to delivery fully integrated and efficient design solutions.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, building long-term relationships and repeat business.
• Review and approve designs to ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and client specifications.
• Contribute to and support internal project management processes including fee tracking, progress monitoring, and programme delivery.
• Provide strategic input on design direction, energy efficiency, and sustainability measures
• Participate in site inspections, technical meetings, commissioning activities, and post-occupancy reviews.

The Skills A Chartered Engineer, educated to degree level in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (MEng or BEng or equivalent) having gained vast engineering consultancy experience in a Mechanical Engineering role within a building services context (environmental control and all systems related to delivering this), you have proven your technical expertise in relevant design software, and have a portfolio of experience demonstrating your quality and client focussed approach. In your most recent position you have consistently demonstrated your ability to manage multiple large scale projects and teams to deliver to, and exceed client expectations, and crucially - you have a passion for creative and intuitive design.Given the collaborative and client focused nature of this role, excellent communication and project management skills are essential.

Job Description

Your career at CundallWe know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That's why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

Job Summary

# of Openings: 1

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

The Team

The Building Services team's mission is to play a key role in making buildings more energy efficient, sustainable and cost effective to operate - and we pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable solutions, that create the best environmental control whilst minimising the use of natural resources. The Building Services team are a source of world leading expertise - and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and client-focused Mechanical Building Services expert to join our team at our office in Newcastle, to play a leading role in ensuring the successful delivery innovative mechanical design solutions for some of the most exciting building projects in the UK, Ireland and across the globe. Working across a variety of sectors such as Commercial, Education, Mission Critical, Aviation, Masterplanning and Retail, you