Associate Mechanical Director

Job Details

Your new company: An established and well‑respected building services design consultancy with a long‑standing presence in Northern Ireland, delivering Mechanical, Electrical, and Environmental Engineering solutions across the UK and Ireland. The Derry/Londonderry office is well embedded locally and is now entering a restructured growth phase, creating an opportunity for senior mechanical leadership.

Your new role

• Providing senior leadership for the mechanical discipline within the Derry/Londonderry office
• Playing a central role in the restructuring and future direction of the local team
• Acting as client lead for key accounts, maintaining continuity and strengthening relationships
• Ensuring high‑quality, commercially sound delivery of mechanical projects from concept to completion
• Reviewing and approving mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, and reports
• Contributing to fee proposals, bids, workload forecasting, and resource planning
• Supporting low‑carbon, energy‑efficient, and sustainable design strategies
• Mentoring and developing engineers, helping to shape team capability and succession planning
• Working closely with Directors and senior stakeholders to align the office with wider business objectives

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Significant post‑qualification experience within a building services consultancy
• Proven experience operating at Associate Director or Director level, or ready to step into that role
• Strong technical background combined with commercial and people‑leadership capability
• Experience managing client relationships and contributing to work‑winning
• In‑depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, British Standards, and best practice
• Confident, credible communicator with the authority to lead through change
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with tools such as IES (desirable)

What you'll get in return

• Senior leadership role within an established but evolving office
• Genuine opportunity to influence structure, delivery approach, and team development
• High‑quality project portfolio across the UK and Ireland
• Clear long‑term progression and strategic involvement
• Flexible working and a supportive senior leadership team
• Pension: 3% employer contribution (salary sacrifice scheme with Scottish Widows; enhanced contributions supported)
• Private Healthcare: AXA healthcare plan plus up to 70% reimbursement for optical and dental costs
• Holidays: Generous annual leave entitlement

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