Mechanical Associate Director

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa private health insurance

Flexible working hours

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Job summary

Advance Training & Recruitment Services is seeking an Associate Director – Mechanical Building Services in London. You will lead mechanical delivery across multiple projects, mentor staff, and contribute to business development while maintaining client relationships.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status with 10+ years’ experience, strong leadership and commercial acumen, and a proven ability to oversee multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with minimum 10 years’ experience in mechanical building services.
• Proven track record in mechanical design and project delivery across building types and procurement methods.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering delivery across multiple projects, ensuring timely, accurate outcomes.
• Mentor and manage engineering staff, including Associates.
• Drive business development and contribute to strategic objectives.
• Act as a primary client contact and oversee project planning, delivery, and profitability.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

10+ years experience

Mechanical design

Project delivery

Team leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Tools

CAD software

3D modelling tools

Analysis software

Job description

Job Title:

Associate Director – Building Services (Mechanical)

Location:

London, UK

Company Overview:

An innovative multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Mechanical Building Services to join its growing team in London. The company delivers high-quality integrated design solutions across civil, structural, MEP, and façade disciplines, with a strong focus on environmental integrity, economic viability, and pragmatic engineering.

The consultancy supports both private and public sector clients and is known for delivering efficient, client-focused services throughout all stages of the built environment lifecycle, from design and construction to engineering and ongoing maintenance.

Role Overview:

The Associate Director will be responsible for leading mechanical engineering delivery across multiple projects. This includes ensuring timely, accurate project outcomes, managing communication between engineering and modelling teams, and contributing to business development and strategic leadership. The successful candidate will also mentor and manage engineering staff and support the wider objectives of the business.

Project Role:

• Manage all aspects of a project portfolio as Project Manager and, where appropriate, as Project Director.
• Act as a primary client contact on assigned projects.
• Oversee key project aspects including:
  • Timely project delivery
  • Client satisfaction
  • Financial performance (profitability and cash flow)
  • Quality assurance
• Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and strong stakeholder management.
• Prepare and present project proposals.
• Negotiate and secure fee proposals, including managing additional service requests.
• Assemble and manage internal and external project teams and resources.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery.

Company Role:

• Lead and coordinate regular team meetings.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, including Associates.
• Oversee:
  • Staff motivation and development
  • Day-to-day workload management
  • Resource planning and performance
  • Profitability tracking
• Implement company policies related to health and safety, quality, and training.
• Understand and contribute to business performance indicators and strategic objectives.
• Support the development and refinement of company procedures.

Engineering Function:

• Act as a technical authority within the mechanical discipline.
• Advise clients on a range of engineering issues including:
  • Concept and detailed design
  • Procurement strategies
  • Risk and claim assessments
• Possess a strong understanding of analysis tools, CAD standards, and 3D modelling practices.

Business Development:

• Drive business growth by:
  • Winning new projects
  • Developing new client relationships
  • Expanding work with existing clients
• Meet agreed annual business development targets.
• Represent the consultancy in external meetings and industry events.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Chartered Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Proven track record in mechanical design and project delivery across multiple building types and procurement methods.
• Demonstrated experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and commercial skills.

Company Benefits:

• 20 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Additional 3 days of leave during the Christmas period (non-contractual, company-designated)
• Employer pension contributions
• Life assurance and income protection
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Flexible working hours
• Bupa private health insurance
• Quarterly company socials
• Chartership and CPD support
• Coverage of two professional memberships annually
• Additional leave on your birthday
• Friday breakfasts or lunches (alternating weekly)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.