Associate Mechanical Engineer

Associate Mechanical Engineer Location: Manchester Salary - Market Rate circa £65,000 to £70,000 Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Sector: Building Services / Mechanical Engineering The Opportunity A well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join its growing Manchester team. The business delivers technically robust, sustainable design solutions across the built environment and works on a diverse portfolio of local, national, and international projects. This is a senior technical and leadership role offering the opportunity to lead complex mechanical building services projects, develop client relationships, and support the growth and performance of a high-quality local team. The Role As an Associate Mechanical Engineer, you will take responsibility for the delivery of mechanical design services across multiple sectors, working closely with clients, internal stakeholders, and multidisciplinary design teams. You will act as a key point of contact on projects, ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance, and repeat business opportunities. Key responsibilities include: Leading the mechanical design delivery of small to large-scale building services projects Acting as the primary client contact and maintaining strong professional relationships Defining and agreeing project briefs, scopes, and deliverables Coordinating mechanical services within multidisciplinary design teams Managing project resources, workloads, and technical outputs Monitoring project costs, programme, and profitability Ensuring compliance with relevant British Standards and industry best practice Supporting bid submissions and promoting the wider consultancy service offering Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers within the team Identifying and managing technical and commercial risk Work on Projects typically spanning; Residential, Commercial Offices, Healthcare, Science & Research, Mission-Critical & Data Centres About You You will be an experienced mechanical building services professional with strong consultancy experience and the confidence to lead both technically and commercially. Essential experience and skills: Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer within a consultancy environment Strong knowledge of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, heating and ventilation Experience delivering complex projects across multiple sectors Confident working in multidisciplinary teams Strong client-facing and communication skills Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD Good working knowledge of relevant British Standards Ability to manage teams, delegate work, and check technical outputs Desirable attributes: Experience collaborating with complementary disciplines such as acoustics, fire engineering, sustainability, and modelling Commercial awareness and experience supporting business development A collaborative, inclusive, and proactive leadership style What's on Offer A senior role within a respected, people-focused engineering consultancy Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects Clear opportunities for progression and professional development Flexible and supportive working culture Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package see Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business