Mechanical Associate

Mechanical Associate About the Role A large multi-office consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Associate to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware professional to lead multiple projects, manage client relationships, and support the development of engineering staff within a dynamic consulting environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent project management capability, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions to clients. Key Responsibilities * Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards and client expectations are exceeded. * Lead and support engineering consultants across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget. * Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to support business development opportunities. * Manage project workloads, resources, and staff allocation to maximise efficiency and productivity. * Mentor, support, and develop junior and trainee engineers through effective leadership and technical guidance. * Collaborate closely with Project Managers, technical teams, and support staff to ensure coordinated project delivery. * Ensure all work complies with internal Quality Management Systems, ISO standards, and relevant legislation. * Review and approve technical documentation in line with company procedures and industry standards. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building services engineering systems and emerging industry developments. * Deliver presentations to project teams and clients where required. * Monitor project fee input, resource allocation, and man-hour commitments, reporting as necessary. * Uphold all security procedures and commercial confidentiality requirements. * Support the Directors and wider business in achieving operational and strategic objectives. About You You will be a proactive and driven professional with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and be confident managing both people and projects. Skills & Experience * Degree qualified in Engineering (BEng Hons or equivalent). * Chartered Engineer status preferred, although equivalent industry experience will also be considered. * Proven experience within a consulting engineering environment. * Strong project management and organisational skills. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. * Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing and developing engineering teams. * A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and professional responsibility. * Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. What They Offer * Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of exciting projects. * Supportive and collaborative working environment. * Professional development and career progression opportunities. * Competitive salary and benefits package. If you are looking to take the next step in your engineering career and play a key role in delivering high-quality building services projects, we would love to hear from you