Mechanical Associate Director

Buro Happold group.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building services is seeking a Mechanical Associate Director for its Manchester office. This role involves leading the mechanical team on dynamic projects, ensuring quality and sustainability while driving innovation in design solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for both technical specifications and the mentorship of junior members, working towards net zero targets by 2030.

Qualifications

• Extensive mechanical design experience in an MEP consultancy.
• Diverse sector experience with large-scale projects.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical team on various projects.
• Engage with clients for innovative design solutions.
• Prepare project specifications and manage financial performance.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Digital engineering skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering

Professional registration (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE)

Tools

Revit

IES

Job description

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Associate Director to join our Building Environments team in our Manchester office.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of engaging and dynamic projects both in the UK and globally, including high-profile projects such as:

• Wrexham AFC Kop Stand Redevelopment, Wrexham (Populous)
• MMU Library Transformation Project, Manchester (Hawkins ext{Brown})
• Sister Manchester Plot C, Manchester (Allies & Morrison)

Our Manchester Building Services (MEP) team is involved in challenging projects, delivering innovative design solutions across HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing disciplines, emphasizing sustainability and resource efficiency.

Key Duties

• Lead and manage the mechanical team, taking project leadership as needed.
• Engage directly with clients, providing innovative design solutions and managing expectations.
• Develop technical and financial proposals for new projects.
• Manage workload and resources of engineers and technicians.
• Prepare technical specifications and monitor project financial performance.
• Undertake detailed mechanical design and calculations using Revit and IES software, with an understanding of embodied carbon.
• Embrace technologies to enhance performance and sustainability towards net zero targets by 2030.
• Ensure projects meet standards, deadlines, and budgets.
• Collaborate across disciplines and mentor junior team members.

Your Skills and Experience

• Extensive mechanical design experience in an MEP consultancy, with project leadership experience.
• Diverse sector experience, ideally with large-scale projects.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering.
• Professional registration (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE).
• Good understanding of other design disciplines.
• Experience with analysis software like Revit and IES; willingness to learn new tools.
• Digital engineering skills are advantageous.

A place for everyone

We value flexible working patterns and diversity, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to inclusive practices and supporting applicants throughout the process. Please contact [e-mail] for adjustments or support.