Mechanical Associate

Role: Mechanical Associate - Building Services (Growing Design Consultancy)

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + benefits

Are you an experienced Mechanical Associate looking to step into a role with real influence and progression? This growing building design consultancy in Newcastle is expanding its senior leadership team and is seeking a technically strong, commercially aware Mechanical Associate to help drive the next phase of growth.

You'll be joining a forward‑thinking consultancy delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, healthcare
, and a range of other interesting and meaningful sectors. With a strong pipeline and a reputation for quality, this is an opportunity to take ownership, lead teams, and shape the future of the Newcastle office.

• Leading mechanical design delivery across multiple building projects
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of engineers
• Acting as a key client‑facing representative for the business
• Overseeing technical standards, quality, and project performance
• Supporting bids, proposals, and wider business development
• Playing a strategic role in the continued growth of the Newcastle office

• Strong background in mechanical building services design
• Experience across residential and/or healthcare projects
• Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams
• Confident communicator with strong client‑facing skills
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (CEng)
• Ambitious, collaborative, and motivated to help grow a team

• Salary £60-70k depending on experience
• Clear progression into senior leadership
• A supportive, flexible working environment
• Opportunity to influence the direction of a growing consultancy
• A varied project portfolio with plenty of technical challenge

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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