Lead Mechanical/ HVAC Design Engineer

Company: Ashbys Consulting
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you lead mechanical design and coordination for life sciences and industrial projects, guiding work through RIBA stages. You will collaborate with a senior team, manage key client accounts, and contribute to bids and resource planning. The position offers a clear path to Associate level and exposure to landmark life sciences projects within a prestigious consultancy. You will drive high-performance building services design and work closely with clients and design teams to shape transformative projects.

Pay / Benefits

  • opportunity for rapid progression to Associate
  • collaborative, experienced team
  • UK-based projects involved in life sciences

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, planning and coordination of life sciences and industrial projects through all RIBA Stages
  • Attend client and design team meetings
  • Manage key client accounts
  • Produce high-performance mechanical building services designs for landmark projects
  • Assist Director with project bids, contracts, resource and fee forecasting

Key requirements

  • At least 5 years experience in Mechanical Design Engineering
  • Experience on laboratories, clean rooms or healthcare projects
  • Experience in a client-facing role
  • Good commercial awareness
  • Motivation to progress within the company
  • Client-facing demeanor
  • Commercial awareness
  • Passion and drive for the industry
  • Mechanical building services design
  • Experience with laboratories, clean rooms, healthcare
  • Life sciences project experience

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Posted: September 30th, 2026