Associate Mechanical Engineer – Building Services Design
Progression to Head of Department
Essex (Billericay Area)
Up to £90,000 DOE + Bonus + Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to step into a senior leadership role within a growing, design-led consultancy?
Would you value the opportunity to not only lead projects, but build and shape your own team with a clear route to Head of Building Services Design?
The Opportunity
A rapidly growing Building Services consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Mechanical Engineer to support the expansion of its mechanical division.
This is a pivotal hire for the business, offering the chance to take ownership of projects, mentor engineers, and play a key role in developing the mechanical offering.
You’ll work across a varied portfolio including education, healthcare, residential, and commercial projects, delivering technically robust mechanical design solutions from concept through to completion, often as part of wider multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
The Business
This is a specialist, multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation across the UK for delivering end-to-end building and estate solutions, particularly within the education and healthcare sectors. They combine technical design expertise with broader capabilities such as project delivery, asset management, funding strategy, and sustainability consultancy, supporting clients from initial surveys and planning through to project completion.
With a head office in Essex and a growing national presence, the business is known for its collaborative, client-focused approach and strong pipeline of secured work.
Why Apply?
Clear progression pathway to Head of Building Services / Mechanical Lead
Opportunity to build, grow, and lead your own team
Join a high-growth consultancy with a strong national presence
Work on meaningful, technically complex projects within education and healthcare sectors
Be part of a business influencing estate strategy, sustainability, and long-term asset performance
Generous bonus structure rewarding performance and contribution
Hybrid working and strong work-life balance
Supportive, people-focused culture with real investment in development and chartership What They’re Looking For?
Proven experience in Mechanical Building Services Design
Operating at Senior, Principal, or ready-to-step-up level
Strong knowledge of HVAC, heating, ventilation, and water systems
Experience delivering projects across sectors such as education, healthcare, residential, or commercial
Ability to lead projects and coordinate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
Interest in mentoring and developing junior engineers
Ideally Chartered (CEng) or working towards
Ambitious, commercially aware, and motivated to progress into leadership How to Apply
Jevon Astley-Jones is the consultant dealing with this vacancy, for a confidential discussion, please apply via the link or get in touch directly