Associate Mechanical Engineer Building Services

Company

An extremely successful premium brand in the industry, operating as an international, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. This provides the chance to work on innovative and exciting medium-large scale developments across a variety of private and public sector buildings, often partnered with top tier architects and clients. The business have an extremely healthy existing and pipelined workload, comprising of new-build, refurb, Passivhaus, Enerphit and BIM jobs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established brand, where candidate feedback in the market has been very positive, gaining access to stand-out projects, whilst receiving an industry leading benefits package. A very progressive, diverse and flexible workplace with a large MEP team and superb modern office.

Role

• Managing the mechanical design and delivery of building services projects across various sectors.
• Oversee the production of high-quality design documentation including calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings.
• Assist with preparation of enquiry plans, tender reviews, fee estimate sheets, scopes of work and change controls.
• Manage project programmes, resources, and budgets from concept through to construction and commissioning stages.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, design teams, and contractors, fostering strong and lasting relationships.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and professional development.
• Support strategic business development including fee proposals, bid submissions, and client presentations.

Qualifications/Experience

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc).
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with CIBSE, IMechE, or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience (typically 8-15+ years) in mechanical building services design within a consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong technical expertise in HVAC, ventilation, and public health system design across various sectors.
• Extensive experience leading projects through all RIBA stages, from concept to handover.
• Familiarity with UK building regulations, CIBSE guides, and industry standards .
• Demonstrated leadership in managing design teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with a proven track record in stakeholder engagement.
• Commercial awareness with experience preparing fee proposals.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave + public holidays
• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Life assurance scheme
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional Development

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.