Mechanical Associate

Nicholas Associates; Swillington Common; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates in Leeds is seeking a Mechanical Associate - Building Services to lead mechanical design delivery across multiple projects. The role includes mentoring a growing team and collaborating with clients, architects and multi-disciplinary teams to maintain design quality and performance.

The position focuses on building services design for residential and healthcare sectors, with ambitious, collaborative professionals expected to help grow the Leeds office and contribute to

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical building services design.
• Confident leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Experience in residential and/or healthcare sectors is beneficial.
• Ambitious, collaborative and motivated to progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery across multiple building projects.
• Mentor and support a growing team of engineers.
• Work closely with clients, architects, and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Oversee technical quality, project performance, and design standards.
• Contribute to business development and office growth.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Job description

Role

Mechanical Associate - Building Services

Location

Leeds

Salary

£65,000 - £80,000

Overview

A growing building design consultancy in Leeds is expanding its team following several internal promotions. They're now looking for a Mechanical Associate to help lead projects, support a developing team, and play a key role in the next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

• Join a consultancy experiencing rapid growth and increasing headcount
• Progression is genuinely supported and proven through recent promotions
• Work on a wide range of interesting projects across residential, healthcare, commercial and more
• Step into a senior role where your leadership and ideas will shape the team's future

What You'll Do

• Lead mechanical design delivery across multiple building projects
• Mentor and support a growing team of engineers
• Work closely with clients, architects, and multi‑disciplinary teams
• Oversee technical quality, project performance, and design standards
• Contribute to business development and office growth

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in mechanical building services design
• Confident leading projects and managing client relationships
• Experience in residential and/or healthcare sectors is beneficial
• Ambitious, collaborative, and motivated to progress

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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