Mechanical Associate

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beeby Anderson Recruitment is partnering with a growing mechanical services consultancy to appoint a Mechanical Associate in London. The role leads mechanical, electrical and public health design delivery for high-profile projects across the built environment, working with clients, internal teams and external stakeholders.

You will oversee a talented engineering team, drive technical excellence, and contribute to the long-term growth and leadership of the practice in a collaborative SME setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Significant experience within a building services design consultancy, ideally in a leadership or senior project delivery position.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team collaboration skills.
• Strong technical understanding of UK building services design standards and regulations.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex and challenging projects across multiple sectors.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary MEP design teams through all project stages.
• Provide technical leadership and maintain high standards of engineering quality.
• Build strong client relationships and support the development of repeat business opportunities.
• Oversee commercial performance and project delivery.
• Mentor and support the development of engineers within the team.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and continuous improvement of the business.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership in shaping the future growth of the team and wider business.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Engineering leadership

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered status / working towards Chartership

Job description

Our client is a growing MEP and Sustainability consultancy and heat network operator delivering integrated solutions across the built environment.

Their multidisciplinary offering combines sustainability, MEP design and heat network operations to help clients create low-carbon, high-performing and future-ready buildings and energy infrastructure.

Their work encompasses decarbonisation, heat networks, sustainability strategies, integrated energy systems, renewable energy, whole life carbon and energy centre design, alongside the full MEP remit across both new-build developments and existing buildings.

The consultancy combines technical excellence, intelligent design, collaboration and long-term thinking to deliver better outcomes for clients, communities and the environment. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for an ambitious and collaborative team leader to help shape the future of their mechanical engineering capability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Associate to join an established and growing consultancy at an exciting stage of its development.

The role combines project leadership, technical excellence and team development, while providing the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the mechanical engineering team.

You will lead the delivery of challenging and rewarding projects across the built environment, overseeing the development and coordination of mechanical, electrical and public health designs while working closely with clients, internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Beyond project delivery, this is an opportunity to become an integral part of the consultancy’s leadership journey, helping to grow capability, influence culture, develop people and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

You will work closely with an experienced senior leadership team who will provide autonomy, trust and support for your continued development, alongside a genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the team and wider business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex and challenging projects across multiple sectors
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary MEP design teams through all project stages
• Provide technical leadership and maintain high standards of engineering quality
• Build strong client relationships and support the development of repeat business opportunities
• Oversee commercial performance and project delivery
• Mentor and support the development of engineers within the team
• Contribute to the strategic growth and continuous improvement of the business
• Support and contribute to bids, proposals and business development activities
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership in shaping the future growth of the team and wider business

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Significant experience within a building services design consultancy, ideally within a leadership or senior project delivery position
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through to completion
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience
• Excellent leadership, communication and team collaboration skills
• Strong technical understanding of UK building services design standards and regulations
• A passion for high-quality engineering, sustainability and continuous improvement
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership would be advantageous

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely influential position within a growing consultancy, combining technical and project leadership with the opportunity to help shape the future development of the business.

The role offers:

• The opportunity to deliver projects contributing to decarbonisation, sustainable infrastructure and better outcomes for society
• Exposure to a strong mix of heat networks, sustainability and wider built environment projects across multiple sectors and RIBA stages
• Genuine influence and autonomy, working directly with Directors and senior leaders with the opportunity to shape decisions and make a tangible impact
• Meaningful career progression, with a genuine opportunity to progress to Associate Director and ultimately Director as part of the company’s business plan
• A culture that values trust, collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth
• High technical standards without unnecessary bureaucracy, within an agile SME environment
• The opportunity to join a business with strong foundations, a clear vision and ambitious plans for sustainable growth

For an experienced building services engineer looking to combine technical leadership with team development, client engagement and genuine influence over the future of a growing consultancy, this represents an excellent long-term career opportunity.

Mechanical Associate • City, EC3 , London