Associate Mechanical Engineer

Associate Mechanical Engineer
Location: Central London (Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home per week)
Salary: £75,000 to £90,000 + benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent
An established and highly respected building services consultancy are looking to appoint an Associate Mechanical Engineer due to planned growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a practice with a standout culture, a dynamic and collaborative team, and an inspiring track record of delivering innovative, sustainable buildings in partnership with leading architects.
The company is based in Central London and offers a full range of MEP and environmental design services across residential, cultural, hospitality and commercial sectors. Their projects range from new-build developments to the sensitive refurbishment of heritage buildings, with a strong focus on sustainability, building performance and occupant well-being.
What really sets them apart is their culture. This is a practice where engineers are encouraged to ask questions, challenge norms and think creatively. Everyone has a voice. Collaboration is genuine, ideas are shared openly, and leadership is supportive and accessible. The business is at an exciting stage of growth with a new studio space on the horizon, and they are actively shaping a senior team that can help guide the future direction of the practice.
This Associate-level role is ideal for someone who is looking to be more than just a project manager or technical expert. If you are seeking a position where your ideas will influence the business, where you will be trusted to lead and mentor people, and where you can make a visible impact on company direction, this role offers that opportunity.
The Opportunity
As Associate Mechanical Engineer, you will be part of the senior management team, leading your own internal group and managing multiple projects. You will balance technical leadership with team coordination, guiding engineering outcomes while also helping shape the working culture and standards across the business.
You will take a key client-facing role and represent the company in design meetings, workshops and strategic discussions. Internally, you will work closely with the directors to plan resources, review team performance and support future growth planning.
This is a role for someone who wants to be involved at every level, from project strategy and technical design to people development and broader business leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate a team of mechanical engineers, supporting their development, wellbeing and day-to-day workload
- Take on Project Lead responsibilities across multiple high-profile and design-led projects
- Manage project resources, scope and fees, ensuring high-quality delivery
- Provide technical leadership in mechanical engineering across RIBA stages
- Coordinate with architects, external consultants and internal disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions
- Contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes and design standards
- Build trusted client relationships and contribute to long-term partnerships
- Participate in workshops, technical reviews and presentations
- Support directors with resourcing, forecasting and team planning
- Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and internal QA procedures
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing and curiosity
About You
You are a motivated and capable mechanical engineer with a blend of technical confidence, people skills and commercial awareness. You take pride in delivering elegant, low-energy design solutions and enjoy mentoring others, managing resources and hel