Mechanical Design Lead / Associate Director
£100,000 £120,000 Basic + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + Clear Pathway to Director
Sector: Pharmaceutical | Life Sciences | Advanced Manufacturing
Location: London, United Kingdom
A highly respected building services consultancy delivering complex pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities across the UK and Europe is seeking a Mechanical Design Lead / Associate Director.
This is a strategic hire with a clear and defined pathway to Director level as part of the companys succession and growth plan.
You will join a technically strong leadership team delivering GMP, cleanroom and regulated manufacturing environments.
The Role
Lead mechanical design across pharmaceutical & GMP projects
Oversee HVAC, cleanroom ventilation & environmental control systems
Develop contamination control & pressure cascade strategies
Lead utilities design (CHW, LTHW, steam, compressed air)
Mentor and grow the mechanical design team
Act as senior client-facing technical authority
Support commercial strategy & business development
Sign off and oversee detailed design delivery
What Theyre Looking For
Strong consultancy background (essential)
10+ years mechanical building services design
Pharmaceutical / life sciences project experience
Cleanroom & GMP knowledge
Chartered or working toward CIBSE
Leadership ambition with Director-level capability
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