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Mechanical Associate
Associate Mechanical Engineer – Building Environments Team (Cambridge)
Buro Happold is recruiting for a versatile Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our vibrant, multi-disciplinary practice in Cambridge.
This role is ideal for a Building Services Engineer seeking an opportunity to lead industry-leading MEP designs within a progressive firm.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
- Lead MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) projects, both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Support and assist senior engineers in managing mechanical systems for projects in the Cambridge region and beyond, including:
- Higher Education buildings
- Research facilities
- Mixed-use developments
- Heritage refurbishments
- Collaborate on sustainable, technically innovative projects with diverse teams, including sustainability, building physics, facades, lighting, and fire engineering
- Play an active role in technical delivery, project management, mentorship, business development, and client engagement
This role offers: ✔ Technical and creative challenges on impactful projects ✔ Strong communication and collaborative culture ✔ Wider exposure to MEP disciplines, fostering sustainable design innovation ✔ Opportunity to work with a CIBSE award-winning team delivering outstanding building performance
Responsibilities
- Project Leadership
- Lead the delivery of MEP projects, including single and multi-disciplinary engagements
- Develop and present innovative design solutions to clients and stakeholders
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Client & Stakeholder Relationships
- Communicate directly with clients, contractors, architects, and developers
- Build and manage relationships to secure and expand business opportunities
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Commercial & Administrative Duties
- Prepare technical and financial proposals for new projects
- Manage engineering and technical teams, allocating workloads effectively
- Prepare technical specifications and monitor job financials, including resourcing and expenditure
Skills & Experience
Required qualifications and experience:
- Relevant degree: Bachelor’s (BEng/BSc) or Master’s (MEng/MSc) in Engineering
- Professional registration: Chartered or aspiring chartered status with a body such as CIBSE, IMechE, or equivalent
- Technical expertise:
- Extensive mechanical design experience in an MEP consultancy, with project leadership experience
- Strong awareness of Cambridge market sectors, particularly Higher Education, Science & Technology, Research, refurbs, and decarbonisation
- Collaboration skills:
- Experienced in multi-disciplinary design teams, with strong interpersonal and organisational abilities
- Ability to manage relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and developers
Why Join Buro Happold?
Buro Happold is a world-leading consultancy dedicated to shaping tomorrow’s built environment while creating positive change. A career with us offers:
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- Real impact: Work on projects that shape cities, drive decarbonisation, and create sustainable communities
- Creative freedom: Deliver innovative, elegant solutions with a team renowned for excellence
- Supportive culture: A diverse, inclusive, flexible workplace catering to all talent
Benefits
- Hybrid working for a balanced lifestyle
- Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
- 25 days holiday + flexible arrangements
- Generous pension scheme, life assurance, and tech benefits
- Representatives on defence coverage, cycle scheme, dental & optical cover
- Continuous development through training and mentorship programmes
- Employee Wellbeing: Support through EAP and wellness initiatives
- Community engagement via “Share Our Skills” programmes
- Diverse perks, discounts, and global career mobility
Diversity & Inclusion at Buro Happold
We celebrate equitable approaches and value diverse experiences. More so, we are committed to improving representation in the built environment.
If you’re from a marginalised community, have disabilities, or need adjustments, please reach out. We welcome flexible working solutions and aim to make the application process inclusive and supportive.
Contact: recruitment@burohappold.com
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