Senior Associate, Sustainable Building Services Engineer

Civic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Professional development

Mentorship program

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Job summary

Civic in London is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead the Building Services team. You will steer multidisciplinary design across sectors, champion sustainable, low-carbon solutions, and mentor engineers to deliver high‑quality projects.

The role combines technical leadership with client engagement, team development, and business growth, with hybrid working, generous holidays, and a strong commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent.
• Significant building services consultancy experience.
• Experience delivering complex mechanical projects across sectors.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of sustainable design and low-carbon tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design across a wide range of projects.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and technicians at all stages.
• Oversee HVAC, public health and sustainable building services systems.
• Coordinate drawings, specs, calculations, reports and presentations.
• Ensure designs comply with legislation, codes and quality standards.
• Lead multiple projects, manage programmes, budgets and deliverables.
• Develop client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Technical reporting

MS Office

HVAC design

Building services

Client relations

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE/IMechE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Job description

Civic in London is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead the Building Services team. You will steer multidisciplinary design across sectors, champion sustainable, low-carbon solutions, and mentor engineers to deliver high‑quality projects.

The role combines technical leadership with client engagement, team development, and business growth, with hybrid working, generous holidays, and a strong commitment to professional development.