Associate Mechanical

Shape the Future of Built Environment Excellence We don’t just deliver engineering solutions—we redefine what’s possible. As a global, multi-disciplinary consultancy, we combine cutting-edge technical design, sustainability, and creative thinking to build spaces that last for generations.
We are looking for an ambitious, vision-driven Associate to lead high-profile engineering projects, empower multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to our key clients. If you are a Chartered Engineer ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your technical expertise and commercial acumen directly drive business success, this is your next career-defining move.
What You’ll Do As an Associate, you will take ownership of project delivery, client relationships, and team leadership while advancing our commitment to innovation and sustainability:
  • Technical Leadership & Sign-Off: Establish design concepts and ensure technical control across complex projects, guaranteeing all deliverables exceed client expectations and QA standards before leaving the practice.
  • Commercial & Financial Control: Take primary accountability for project finances—from fee proposals and resource scheduling to WIP management, invoicing, and contract risk mitigation.
  • Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, nurturing long-term partnerships and identifying new business opportunities across sectors.
  • Team Empowerment & Mentorship: Line-manage, mentor, and coach engineers and technicians (Graduate to Principal level), fostering an inclusive, high-performance growth culture.
  • Practice Growth & BD: Contribute to sector marketing strategies, represent the firm at industry events, and participate in strategic graduate recruitment initiatives.
What We Are Looking For
  • Professional Credentials: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status.
  • Proven Track Record: Extensive experience managing complex engineering projects across the full lifecycle within a consultancy environment.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of project financials, contractual risk, resourcing dynamics, and business development.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrated success in line management, coaching team members, and building cross-disciplinary synergy.
  • Technical Breadth: Deep expertise in your core engineering discipline alongside a strong working knowledge of complementary specialisms (such as Acoustics, Fire, Lighting, or Building Services).
Why Choose Us? Our Values in Action When you join our practice, you join a team built on strong moral principles and creative ambition:
  • We Are Creative: We don’t just follow the brief—we challenge it to find better, sustainable solutions. We actively invest in R&D to lead industry change.
  • We Collaborate: We thrive on transparent feedback, shared knowledge, and a supportive team environment where achievements are celebrated together.
  • We Strive for Excellence: We commit to continuous learning, refining processes, and teaching the next generation of engineers.
  • We Behave with Integrity: We stick to our promises, communicate honestly, and prioritize kindness and mutual respect in every interaction.
Ready to Lead the Next Generation of Engineering? If you are ready to take your career to the next level with an award-winning global practice, we want to hear from you.
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