Mechanical Associate / Associate Director – Building Services Consultancy The Opportunity We’re working exclusively with a highly regarded building services consultancy to appoint a Mechanical Associate Director to their leadership team in South Manchester. This is a key strategic hire within a business known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and diverse project portfolio. As Mechanical Associate Director, you’ll take a client-facing lead across multiple sectors — including commercial, education and residential — while overseeing the performance and coordination of an established mechanical design team. It’s an ideal role for an experienced mechanical building services engineer looking for more influence, leadership, and long-term progression within a growing business. This is a significant moment for the business as they secure several key project and frameworks wins. Now would be an excellent time to join and share their success and growth. Key Responsibilities * Lead mechanical engineering delivery on a variety of multi-sector projects * Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and stakeholders * Manage and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, promoting collaboration and technical development * Coordinate design outputs across disciplines to ensure seamless project delivery * Oversee workload planning, resource management, and project financials * Support Directors with business development, bid work, and strategic growth planning * Maintain high technical standards, champion sustainable design, and ensure compliance with current regulations Requirements * Degree-qualified Mechanical Building Services Engineer (or equivalent) * Chartered or working toward CEng status (CIBSE or IMechE) * Minimum 10 years’ experience within UK consultancy environment * Proven track record of delivering complex MEP projects from concept to handover * Strong client-facing and leadership skills * Comfortable managing teams and coordinating cross-discipline design packages * Confident communicator with a commercially aware, delivery-focused mindset What’s On Offer * Competitive salary package (£85K–£95K) * Annual bonus and enhanced benefits * Clear progression route toward Director-level * Supportive and modern working culture (hybrid working available) * Opportunity to lead high-quality projects with long-standing clients * A visible and influential role within a respected MEP consultancy