Lead Mechanical Engineer

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy in South London is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to take on a vital leadership role. The successful candidate will lead diverse projects focusing on decarbonisation, contribute to business growth, and mentor junior staff. With a strong technical background and consultancy experience, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Experienced Associate Mechanical Engineer with consultancy background.
• Proficient in leading mechanical design projects and resource management.
• Passionate about sustainability and energy performance in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on a broad range of building services projects.
• Manage project delivery, resources, and deadlines.
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Sustainability

Energy Performance

Multidisciplinary Project Leadership

Client-Facing Skills

Education

Associate Mechanical Engineer Level

UK Consultancy Experience

Job description

Ready to take the lead on decarbonisation and diverse building services projects in London?

Our client is looking for an experienced Associate Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team in South London. This is a critical hire for a forward-thinking building services consultancy of around 12 engineers, with exciting plans to expand by another 6-8 people this year. If you're ready to step into a key leadership role in a business poised for significant growth, this could be the right move.

Why Join This Team?

You'll be joining a close-knit, agile consultancy where your voice matters and your leadership will shape the future of the team. With a project portfolio spanning education, large-scale and private residential, CAT A & B fit-outs, hotels, and emerging data centre work, there's no shortage of variety. Much of the current focus is on decarbonisation, giving you the chance to deliver meaningful work that drives change.

Their client base is well balanced between public and private sector, offering stability and resilience in a shifting market. Based near Brixton station, they offer a collaborative office culture with 4 days a week onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

·Lead mechanical design on a broad range of building services projects
·Oversee project delivery, managing resources and deadlines
·Contribute to client meetings, proposals, and fee bids
·Support and mentor junior engineers within the team
·Play a key role in strategic growth as the business expands

What They're Looking For:

·Associate (or Principal looking to progress) level mechanical Engineer with UK based consultancy experience
·Strong technical background and ability to lead multidisciplinary projects
·Comfortable in client-facing roles and contributing to business development
·Passion for sustainability, energy performance, and future-focused engineering
·Based within a commutable distance to South London

Apply Now:

Contact Charlie Weeks at [e-mail] or call 02393 876048