Lead Mechanical Engineer for Net-Zero Building Retrofit

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beeby Anderson Recruitment is seeking a Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer for a Birmingham-based Operational Assets team. The role focuses on existing buildings, delivering pragmatic solutions and using real-time building data to progress toward net-zero outcomes.

You will lead projects, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Residential, Commercial, and Healthcare sectors, with a UK portfolio and occasional international opportunities.

Qualifications

• Chartered status or progress towards chartership as a qualified design engineer.
• Strong experience working on refurbishment and fit-out projects within existing buildings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of building data analytics and metering systems.
• Proven experience in performance specification, detailed design, contract administration, and site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Secure new projects and support both existing and new clients, assisting the regional lead with delivery planning and team strategy.
• Lead work delivery, organisational support, and team growth to support regional and local client requirements.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical supervision to colleagues.
• Collaborate closely with other teams and discipline leads to ensure efficient project delivery and workload planning.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members, supporting long-term succession planning and professional growth.
• Undertake detailed design, technical specification, and site monitoring activities.
• Monitor commissioning processes and deliver post-occupancy engineering services.
• Prepare technical documentation including feasibility studies, condition surveys, and investigative reports.
• Liaise directly with clients, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and project management skills.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Building services

Chartered status

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Beeby Anderson Recruitment is seeking a Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer for a Birmingham-based Operational Assets team. The role focuses on existing buildings, delivering pragmatic solutions and using real-time building data to progress toward net-zero outcomes.

You will lead projects, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Residential, Commercial, and Healthcare sectors, with a UK portfolio and occasional international opportunities.