Climate17 is pleased to be working with a forward-thinking, people-focused engineering consultancy and heat network operator delivering high-quality, sustainable MEP design across the UK.
With a strong pipeline of diverse projects and a commitment to low-carbon engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you'll shape both projects and team growth.
The Role: Associate Mechanical Engineer - Team Lead
This is a senior, client-facing position ideal for someone who blends technical excellence with leadership, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset.
You'll lead projects, nurture client relationships, mentor engineers, and help drive the strategic direction of the MEP offering — all within a progressive consultancy that values innovation and people.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Delivery
* Lead MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) design across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare & education
* Ensure technical excellence and compliance with UK standards and legislation
* Oversee design quality, conduct reviews, and mentor engineers & technicians
* Champion low-carbon, energy-efficient design solutions (including heat networks)
* Support innovation, digital engineering, and continuous improvement
Project & Commercial Management
* Act as Project Lead or Technical Lead on complex schemes
* Manage programmes, resources, and deliverables
* Collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors across all RIBA stages
* Manage risk, change, and project financial performance
* Support bids, fee proposals, and business development activities
Leadership & Team Development
* Line manage, mentor, and develop the MEP team
* Lead appraisals, training, and career progression initiatives
* Support recruitment and team growth
* Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performance culture
* Act as a role model for technical excellence and professionalism
About You
* Degree qualified (BEng/BSc) in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or similar
* Strong post-graduate experience (or HNC with extensive industry experience)
* Proven experience leading projects and mentoring teams
* Strong understanding of UK building services design standards
* Experience or exposure to heat networks / district energy systems is highly desirable
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Passion for sustainability and low-carbon design
* Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Why Apply?
* Work on diverse, high-impact projects across multiple sectors
* Be part of a progressive, people-first consultancy
* Play a key role in shaping team growth and technical direction
* Opportunity to influence sustainable design and innovation
* Clear pathway for career progression and leadership development
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Join a consultancy where your expertise, ideas, and leadership will truly make an impact.
Get in touch with neeraj@climate17.com to learn more.
About Climate17
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We specialise in supporting organisations committed to reducing environmental impact and driving the transition to a low-carbon future.
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