Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer

Civic

. Lead the delivery of mechanical building services design across diverse projects and sectors .

Posted 10/29/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Building Services Engineering, with a strong focus on sustainable design principles and low-carbon technologies. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and foster client relationships while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

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Mechanical Engineering DegreeChartered Engineer StatusSustainable Design PrinciplesProject ManagementTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Building Services DesignHVAC SystemsTechnical Drawing ReviewQuality Assurance ChecksTechnical Report WritingSpecification WritingAnalytical SkillsCommercial AwarenessTime ManagementDesign Software Proficiency

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringClient Relationship ManagementProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeIndustry-Standard Design Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Engineer Status with CIBSE or IMechEActive CPD Record

Industry Keywords

Building Services ConsultancyCDM Regulations 2015Low-Carbon Design SolutionsBusiness DevelopmentTechnical Presentations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the delivery of mechanical building services design across diverse projects and sectors
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians throughout project stages
Oversee HVAC, public health and sustainable building services systems
Coordinate and review technical drawings, specifications, calculations, reports and presentations
Ensure compliance with legislation, codes, standards, CDM Regulations 2015 and the company QMS
Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance checks
Integrate sustainable and low-carbon design solutions
Lead multiple projects concurrently, managing programmes, resources, budgets and deliverables
Build relationships with clients, design teams, contractors and stakeholders
Manage project risks and resolve technical and commercial challenges
Allocate resources and contribute to workload planning
Lead, mentor and develop engineers and technicians
Contribute to team training, knowledge sharing and technical presentations
Support Building Services team growth through business development and client engagement
Identify new-work opportunities and support strategies to secure projects
Represent the business at industry events, networking opportunities and client meetings
Contribute to bids, tender submissions and fee proposals
Promote the practice’s services and cross-disciplinary collaboration
Support professional development, CPD activities, technical forums and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Demonstrate behaviours aligned with Civic’s values and contribute positively to team culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE, IMechE or an equivalent professional institution
Significant experience within a building services consultancy environment
Experience delivering complex mechanical building services projects across a range of sectors
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience managing client relationships and contributing to business development activities
Strong understanding of sustainable design principles and low-carbon building technologies
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Strong technical report writing and specification-writing abilities
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Commercial and contractual awareness
Excellent organisational and time management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
Experience using industry-standard design and analysis software relevant to mechanical building services engineering
Strong leadership, mentoring and people management skills
Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and project partners
An established professional network and a proactive approach to developing new business opportunities
Maintain Chartered Engineer status
Maintain an active CPD record and development plan

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fair and competitive salary, taking into consideration market rates and your experience level
Core hours between 10:30am-4:30pm, with an early Friday finish
Hybrid working
26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
An extra day of annual leave after 3 years’ service, and another after 5 years
Option to buy or sell a week of holiday each year
Sabbatical pot option by banking a week’s holiday for 3 years
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and neonatal care leave pay
2 days paid dependency leave
1 week paid carers leave
Mental health first aider support
Mindfulness sessions
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Life Assurance
Health Care Cash Plan
Gym discounts
Free eye tests
4 weeks enhanced sick leave
2 mental wellness days
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion network with regular team activities
2 days of paid volunteering leave each year
Paid professional memberships
2 days paid study leave, plus extra for exams
Chartership Preparation Courses
Chartership completion bonus
In-house Civic Academy training
Management Development Programmes
Mentorship programme
Workplace Nursery scheme
Workplace pension scheme
Season Ticket Loans and National Rail Cards
Two salary sacrifice cycle-to-work schemes
Cycling facilities at all studios, including showers and bike racks