Associate/Associate Director – Mechanical

Associate/Associate Director – MechanicalLocation: EdinburghAbout the RoleAn established building services consultancy is seeking an Associate/Associate Director – Mechanical to lead its mechanical engineering team in Edinburgh.

This is a senior leadership role combining technical delivery, team management, client relationship development and business growth. Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

The successful candidate will help expand the consultancy's client base, broaden its sector coverage and strengthen its commercial performance, while maintaining a high-quality service and encouraging repeat business. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the mechanical engineering team on a day-to-day basis, providing technical guidance and supporting staff development.

Undertake mechanical building services design and consultancy, including systems design, specifications, schedules, reports and technical advice. Lead MEP teams on projects, ensuring effective coordination and successful delivery.

Manage projects to meet agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and representing the business at meetings. Collaborate with internal colleagues and external design team members to deliver coordinated project outcomes.

Support business development, identify new opportunities and contribute to the growth of the client base and industry sector coverage. Promote repeat business through strong client service and effective project delivery.

Monitor team workloads, forward programmes and task priorities to ensure resources are allocated effectively. Review the accuracy and adequacy of technical information and documentation produced by others. Maintain quality management procedures and ensure compliance with relevant ISO standards and legislation.

Manage project resources and staff commitments, including monitoring time allocation and project fee inputs. Support the training and development of junior engineers and other team members. Comply with relevant security procedures and commercial confidentiality requirements.

Undertake other duties as required to support the wider objectives of the business. Skills and ExperienceDegree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, ideally at BEng (Hons) or MEng level.

Minimum HNC/HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent qualification. Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards chartership through CIBSE or IMechE.Strong mechanical building services design and consultancy experience.

Experience leading MEP project teams and managing project delivery. Demonstrable ability to manage and develop engineering teams. Strong client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills. Commercial awareness and an interest in business development and growing client relationships.

Competence in AutoCAD, with knowledge of Revit. The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to take on a senior position within an established consultancy, combining technical leadership with team development, client engagement and business growth in its Edinburgh office. Salary: Up to 80k DoELocation: Edinburgh Type:permanentSUBMIT CV

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