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Associate Mechanical Design Engineer
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Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Construction)
Location: The successful candidate can be based from any of our offices in Sidcup, Blackfriars, Birmingham, Oxford, or Stevenage, with hybrid working available.
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm
Salary: DOE
Benefits: Excellent benefits package
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing Building Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished mechanical engineer looking to take a leading role in the delivery of complex projects, manage and develop engineering teams, and help shape the future growth of a successful multidisciplinary consultancy. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership capability, client engagement, and project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead the mechanical design of building services projects from concept through to completion.
- Act as Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects of varying size, complexity, and value.
- Prepare, review, and approve calculations, specifications, reports, schedules, and design drawings.
- Deliver high-quality technical designs for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, public health, and renewable energy systems.
- Ensure designs comply with current legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance, and client requirements.
- Promote innovative, sustainable, and low-carbon design solutions.
- Undertake site inspections, condition surveys, and design review meetings.
- Review contractor proposals, technical submissions, and commissioning documentation.
- Coordinate design activities with architects, contractors, stakeholders, and other engineering disciplines.
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Project & Client Management
- Manage project programmes, deliverables, resources, and technical outputs.
- Attend client, design team, and project meetings.
- Ensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
- Undertake technical reviews and quality assurance checks.
- Support business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and manage a team of Mechanical Engineers and Technicians.
- Mentor, support, and develop Engineers, Senior Engineers, and Technicians.
- Conduct annual appraisals, probation reviews, and performance discussions.
- Support resource planning and workload allocation across the team.
- Lead recruitment activities, technical assessments, and interviews where required.
- Assist engineers working towards Chartership and professional accreditation.
- Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing team culture.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and membership of CIBSE, IMechE, or an equivalent professional institution.
- Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
- A proven track record of leading mechanical building services projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of:
- HVAC Systems
- Heating Systems
- Cooling Systems
- Ventilation Systems
- Public Health Engineering
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Experience producing and reviewing detailed mechanical engineering designs.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design software.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, report-writing, and stakeholder management abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
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What's on Offer?
- Performance-related incentive scheme
- Car benefit scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Health cash plan
- Long service awards
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced annual leave with buy, sell, and carry-over options
- Annual season ticket loan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Employee referral incentives
- Professional qualification and Chartership support
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an excellent reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and professional development. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, lead talented engineering teams, and play a key role in delivering sustainable, high-quality design solutions for a wide range of clients.
Contact: Call Claire on 0207 408 0424 or email claire.talty-huelin@tate.co.uk for more information.
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