Mechanical Associate - Healthcare

Overview

Join Ramboll’s UK Healthcare team as a Mechanical Associate and lead mechanical engineering design for technically challenging hospital and healthcare projects in the UK and internationally. Shape resilient, low‑carbon building services solutions, deliver coordinated BIM workflows and act as a confident client‑facing technical lead across multi‑disciplinary teams.

As a Mechanical Associate you will lead mechanical engineering delivery on demanding hospital and healthcare projects, combining hands‑on engineering excellence with people leadership and client engagement. You will shape resilient, low‑carbon building services solutions and ensure high standards of digital delivery.

• Lead the mechanical engineering design and delivery for healthcare projects from concept through detailed design and handover.
• Manage, mentor and develop small to medium technical teams of mechanical engineers and technicians.
• Take responsibility for MEP coordination and BIM delivery using Revit/BIM 360 and relevant MEP tools (e.g., Magi Cad, IES).
• Produce and review detailed design calculations, specifications and technical drawings to required standards.
• Act as client‑facing technical lead: represent Ramboll in project meetings, present solutions, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage project scope, resources and delivery as MEP/Mechanical project manager, identifying and mitigating technical and commercial risks.
• Support business development and key account activity by preparing proposals, technical inputs and thought leadership.
• Champion best practice in sustainability and zero‑carbon design, quality assurance and continuous improvement across projects.
• Promote Ramboll’s profile and technical reputation through collaborative working with multi‑disciplinary teams and external partners.

Our multidisciplinary group works across long‑term programmes and high‑profile new‑build acute hospitals, creating environments that improve patient care and support NHS services.

• Proven track record delivering mechanical building services design on UK projects—ideally healthcare or high‑resilience schemes.
• Demonstrable experience leading project teams or technical work streams and driving collaborative, inclusive delivery.
• Degree (or equivalent) in mechanical/building services engineering or related discipline.
• Eligibility for, or progress towards, corporate membership (MCIBSE, MIMechE or MIHEEM) – Ramboll provides chartership support.
• Strong competence in digital design delivery (Revit/BIM 360) and familiarity with MEP industry tools.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to run multiple projects or work streams and manage technical and commercial risks.
• Clear, confident communicator able to explain complex technical concepts to clients and multidisciplinary teams, verbally and in writing.
• Self‑starter who can work autonomously across technical aspects of mechanical engineering while building client relationships.

• Investment in your professional development.
• Leadership you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
• Be at the forefront of the use of digital tools.
• Flexible work environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• A host of subsidised benefits, including private medical insurance and cycle‑to‑work schemes.

We offer flexible working arrangements with the ability to work from any of our primary offices as well as home. The role provides a range of opportunities across national and international projects, including high‑profile hospital new builds such as Hillerød Hospital (Denmark), Cambridge Children’s Hospital, Kettering General Hospital, and the Falklands Islands.

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation‑owned people company with a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business. We are a top ten engineering, environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with around 2,000 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Our expertise spans Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy, and we are guided by inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible values.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, and as a Disability Confident Committed employer we ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. We also commit to providing a supportive work environment that values flexibility.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.