About the Role
A large multi-office consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Associate to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware professional to lead multiple projects, manage client relationships, and support the development of engineering staff within a dynamic consulting environment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent project management capability, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions to clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards and client expectations are exceeded.
* Lead and support engineering consultants across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to support business development opportunities.
* Manage project workloads, resources, and staff allocation to maximise efficiency and productivity.
* Mentor, support, and develop junior and trainee engineers through effective leadership and technical guidance.
* Collaborate closely with Project Managers, technical teams, and support staff to ensure coordinated project delivery.
* Ensure all work complies with internal Quality Management Systems, ISO standards, and relevant legislation.
* Review and approve technical documentation in line with company procedures and industry standards.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building services engineering systems and emerging industry developments.
* Deliver presentations to project teams and clients where required.
* Monitor project fee input, resource allocation, and man-hour commitments, reporting as necessary.
* Uphold all security procedures and commercial confidentiality requirements.
* Support the Directors and wider business in achieving operational and strategic objectives.
About You
You will be a proactive and driven professional with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and be confident managing both people and projects.
Skills & Experience
* Degree qualified in Engineering (BEng Hons or equivalent).
* Chartered Engineer status preferred, although equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
* Proven experience within a consulting engineering environment.
* Strong project management and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing and developing engineering teams.
* A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and professional responsibility.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
What They Offer
* Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of exciting projects.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Professional development and career progression opportunities.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are looking to take the next step in your engineering career and play a key role in delivering high-quality building services projects, we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year