Mechanical Associate

About Us

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected SME building services and sustainability consultancy recognised for delivering innovative mechanical, electrical and public health engineering solutions across complex, high-performance sectors.

The business operates from multiple offices across the UK and internationally, forming a growing network that supports projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

As part of its continued expansion, the company has now opened a new Birmingham office, strengthening its national presence and ability to support major clients. They deliver high-end engineering in sectors including defence, healthcare, data centres and infrastructure. With an Electrical Director already appointed, they are now seeking a Mechanical Associate to help lead and grow the mechanical discipline within the new Midlands region.

Your New Role

As Mechanical Associate, you will play a key role in driving the growth and technical delivery of the mechanical function for the Birmingham office. You will:

• Lead mechanical design and engineering for mission-critical and complex projects.
• Work closely with the Electrical Director to build a strong multidisciplinary regional team.
• Provide senior technical, commercial and strategic leadership across all project stages.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to regional business development.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers to promote technical excellence.
• Champion sustainable, efficient and compliant mechanical engineering solutions.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and influence a new regional operation within an ambitious and expanding SME consultancy.

What you'll need to succeed

• A strong building services consultancy background in mechanical engineering.
• Experience at Principal or Associate level delivering major or complex projects.
• Sector exposure to defence, healthcare, data centres or infrastructure (advantageous).
• Proven leadership, project management and client-facing capability.
• Excellent communication, commercial judgement and technical credibility.
• Chartered status or working towards it (preferred).

What you'll get in return

• £80,000-£100,000 salary (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• A senior role within a newly established regional office
• The backing of an SME with a multi-office UK network and international presence
• Long-term progression opportunities and high strategic influence within the region