Mechanical Associate

Network Talent Partners Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Talent Partners Ltd in London is seeking a Mechanical Associate to lead delivery of mechanical engineering for major data centre projects. You will oversee technical and commercial delivery, manage client relationships and guide project teams across the UK and internationally.

The role combines technical leadership with project management and staff development, in a hybrid London setting. Chartered status and a strong data centre background are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering is required.
• Chartered Engineer status is required or clearly demonstrated progression.
• Experience delivering data centre or critical systems projects.
• Strong mechanical design knowledge and project delivery.
• Experience managing budgets, fees and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering teams on major data centre projects.
• Oversee budgets, invoicing, and work in progress.
• Act as key client contact and maintain relationships.
• Develop mechanical design concepts and ensure quality.
• Review and sign off engineering designs.
• Manage programmes, resources and delivery milestones.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Line manage staff, assess performance, recruit & develop.
• Support fee proposals and business development.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Client relationship mgmt

Leadership

Project financials

Mech design for data centres

Communication

Mentoring engineers

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (BEng, MEng)

Job description

Mechanical Associate – Data Centres

Location: London, UK - Hybrid

An opportunity to take a leadership role in the delivery of major data centre projects.

I'm working on an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Associate to join the Critical Systems team of an established international engineering consultancy in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, commercially minded Mechanical Engineer to take on a senior leadership position, combining technical expertise, project management and client relationship responsibilities.

You'll play a key role in delivering complex data centre and critical systems projects across the UK and internationally, while helping to develop engineering teams and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the successful technical, commercial and operational delivery of mechanical engineering projects.

• Leading mechanical engineering teams in the delivery of major data centre projects.
• Managing project finances, including budgets, fees, resource allocation, invoicing and work in progress.
• Acting as a key client contact, building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Establishing and reviewing mechanical design concepts to ensure technical quality and alignment with client requirements.
• Reviewing, verifying and signing off engineering designs.
• Managing project programmes, resources and deliverables.
• Providing technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Taking responsibility for line management, performance reviews, recruitment and staff development.
• Supporting fee proposals, business development activities and new project opportunities.
• Working closely with senior management and multidisciplinary project teams.

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng, MEng or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience within the data centre, critical systems or building services sector.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering design and data centre project delivery.
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects.
• Commercial experience, including project financial management, fees and resource planning.
• Excellent client-facing and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing engineering teams.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established international engineering consultancy.
• Work on high-profile data centre and critical systems projects across the UK and internationally.
• Take ownership of significant projects and client relationships.
• Play an influential role in developing and growing the engineering team.
• Combine technical engineering with commercial and leadership responsibilities.
• Access opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.