Associate Director Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Overview

In this client-facing leadership role, you will shape high-quality building services designs for landmark UK projects while advancing WSP’s net zero carbon agenda. You’ll collaborate with developers, contractors and architects to secure commissions and lead technical teams, driving sustainable outcomes at scale. The position blends project leadership with hands-on design, underpinned by a culture of integrity, inclusivity and continuous learning. This is a chance to influence major London skylines and mentor colleagues across the global MEP community.

Pay / Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Hybrid working policy
• Thrive health and wellbeing programme
• Virtual GP service
• Gymflex scheme
• Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Deliver industry-leading building services designs for high-profile UK projects
• Advance net zero carbon initiatives by delivering sustainable, low-carbon buildings
• Share knowledge and technical skills with colleagues worldwide
• Engage with clients, developers, contractors and architects to secure commissions and become the engineer of choice
• Supervise detailed design work and mentor junior engineers to maximize learning across the business
• Act as client’s key point of contact and contribute to day-to-day team leadership and values
• Develop team cohesion, drive collaboration, and maintain a strong safety and quality culture
• Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and generate additional business

Key requirements

• Strong background in mechanical, sustainable building design from concept to technical design
• Knowledge of operational energy calculations (TM54/NABERS) and their design application
• Working understanding of 3D design software (Revit MEP) to allocate and direct project work
• Chartership via CIBSE/IET/IMechE or accredited honours degree or equivalent experience leading toward Chartership (preferred)

• Client-facing communication
• Relationship building and stakeholder management
• Leadership and team-building
• Sustainable building design
• Operational energy calculations (TM54/NABERS)
• IES (design software)

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