Mechanical Director, Edinburgh

Wallacewhittle; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension top-ups

Private healthcare

Hybrid / flexible working

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Discounts

Workwear allowance

Job summary

Wallace Whittle in Edinburgh is seeking a Mechanical Director to provide expert leadership across our MEP and sustainability projects. You will oversee mechanical design, client relationships, and project delivery from conception to completion.

Based in our city-centre office, this role offers hybrid working options and a clear path for professional development through WW Academy. You will drive standards, safety, and profitable outcomes for complex building services.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Proven leadership in large-scale mechanical projects.
• Experience with MEP and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and project delivery for Edinburgh clients.
• Oversee technical teams and client communications.
• Ensure compliance with safety and building regulations.
• Drive project profitability and quality.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Client liaison

MEP systems

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Director in Edinburgh

Why Wallace Whittle?

We are a leading provider of sustainable building services engineering across the UK and beyond, operating from 9 city-centre offices with over 200dedicated staff members. Our reputation for quality of product and quality of service is unparalleled.

Here’s Why You’ll Actually Want to Work Here:

More Money in Your Pocket
From pension top-ups to private healthcare, we have real benefits that hit your payslip.

Drive Electric, Pay Less
Hybrid scheme lets you upgrade your commute without wrecking your wallet.

Work Your Way
Office, home and hybrid – we’re flexible.

Office Life
Our city-centre offices are bloody brilliant, if we do say so ourselves. With top quality tech, the best coffee and a well-stocked Friday Fridge!

We Invest in You
Clear career paths. We invest in real, face to face training via our WW:Academy

Making It Easier to Move
We offer relocation packages on some roles, and if you come direct (no recruiters, please!) we can offer a signing bonus.

Extras That Add Up
Discounts, branded work wear allowance, and more perks that actually mean something.

Mechanical Director – Edinburgh

Our Edinburgh Office is in the heart of the city, on Thistle Street, surrounded by vibrant independent shops and restaurants – it’s the place to be in the Capital, with a varied team across MEP & Sustainability based there.

We’re seeking a Mechanical Director to provide an excellent service to clients within the boundaries of our professional and commercial capabilities.