Associate Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Associate Mechanical Engineer

Location: London

Job Type: Full-Time / Hybrid working 3 days in the office

Role Overview: Join our dynamic team as an Associate Mechanical Engineer, leading projects and disciplines.

Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Would you like to get involved with delivering some of the world’s most exciting projects and join a dynamic, growing team who are at the forefront of sustainable design? If so, we want you to join our Building Services team in London!

Based in our office a stone’s throw from Borough Market in the heart of Southwark’s thriving Bankside, our welcoming and diverse team are working on some of the most prestigious and innovative projects in the UK and across the world. From sustainability-focused offices and commercial premises to cutting-edge healthcare facilities and from award-winning retail developments to major new residential communities, you’ll have the opportunity to play a major role in delivering schemes across a huge range of sectors.

Within Waterman we now carry out our projects in the 3D environment and are rolling out StabiCAD design tool across all offices. While a detailed knowledge of this software is not a essential (training will be provided) an awareness of working in a 3D environment is, as is a knowledge of cable sizing and lighting design software.

As well as a competitive salary, Waterman has a friendly and professional working environment with a strong team spirit, offering opportunities to work on a variety of projects with many blue-chip clients. Waterman promotes the development of individuals skills and offer career progression opportunities.

Although we’re happy to consider applicants with more or less experience, you’ll ideally have qualifications, experience or skills in the following areas:

As Associate engineer in our building services team, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading multidisciplinary projects from start to completion.
• Manages interaction with clients/ design team members.
• Overseeing technical delivery and ensuring projects meet quality, compliance, and performance standards.
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Driving innovation and best practices across the mechanical/electrical discipline.
• Contributes to recruitment, retention, and development of top engineering talent.
• Representing Waterman at industry events, builds and maintains relationships with industry colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant experience in mechanical building services design across regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to influence engineering outcomes and lead design teams.
• Strong proficiency with MagiCAD, Relux, Amtech/ EOM, AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards it.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering technically excellent, sustainable designs.

What’s on offer for you:

• An opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team in a leading consultancy
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent future career opportunities
• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Fantastic training and development culture
• Access to mentoring support from industry experts
• Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
• Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities
• Fast-tracked career progression for the right candidates