Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London seeks an Associate or Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to join their Operational Engineering team. This role involves delivering high-quality mechanical design services across various building sectors, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with clients to meet their needs. The ideal candidate will have proven mechanical engineering experience, familiarity with BIM and Revit, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 30 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer with complex project delivery.
• Good experience with building services standards and codes.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting junior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design services for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Produce specifications, drawings, and schedules.
• Interact with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Technical Delivery

Client Interaction

BIM

Revit

Education

Chartered Engineer or working toward status

Job description

Job Description

Associate or Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer.

Operational Engineering.

London.

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Operational Engineering team, based in London.

It's an exciting time to join our Operational Engineering team. We have a proven track record working within the London and European markets. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high performing work culture.

Working alongside the Team Leader, you will be facing clients, responding to our clients’ needs, developing, and producing reports, specifications and guidance or overseeing testing and commissioning activities. We work closely as a team to ensure we achieve the best results and deliver a consistent high-quality service for our clients.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of the mechanical design services for multi-disciplinary projects across a number of building sectors.
• Produce design deliverables including specifications, drawings, and schedules.
• Providing technical advice to clients on the operation of mechanical engineering services in existing buildings
• Preparing Proposals
• Delivering refurbishment and upgrade projects from inception to completion
• Undertaking condition surveys of mechanical installations and producing written reports and recommendations
• Production of Feasibility Studies for mechanical/electrical infrastructure replacement or upgrade
• Technical Due Diligence Reporting
• Ensuring that all work under their control is undertaken to relevant and applicable UK and EU regulations, design guides etc.
• Review of development and fit-out proposals and advising client on the implications in relation to the mechanical services
• Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery.
• Support timely invoicing, debt chasing, management of WIP and forward workload/resource planning for your own projects.
• Mentor and support our ‘next gen’ professionals, including apprentices and graduates.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Good experience in use of standards and codes applied in building services
• Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM and Revit.
• At least some experience working on projects in existing buildings.
• Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors/architects in a design-oriented/consultant role.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity
• Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.
• Chartered engineer or working toward chartered engineer status.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact [e-mail]

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

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