Mechanical Associate / Associate Director

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Birmingham
3 days ago
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Your new companyYou will be joining a respected, growing building services consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality MEP design across multiple sectors. With a solid client base and continued regional expansion, the business is strengthening its senior leadership within the Birmingham region. You'll be part of a collaborative, technically driven environment that values flexibility, autonomy and professional excellence.Your new roleAs Mechanical Associate or Associate Director, you will take a key leadership position within the Birmingham office. Although the role is mechanically titled, applications from both mechanical and electrical engineers are encouraged.You will act as a senior technical lead, oversee the delivery of major projects, support business development, and maintain hands-on involvement in concept and detailed design. The role includes line management, mentoring junior engineers, guiding design standards, and contributing to regional growth strategy. You'll maintain regular client interaction, lead multi-disciplinary meetings, support tenders and bids, and ensure high standards of design quality, compliance and project governance.What you'll need to succeedStrong background in mechanical building services design (or electrical with strong MEP leadership exposure)

  • Significant senior experience within a consultancy environment
  • Ability to lead projects, manage teams, and maintain hands-on technical involvement
  • Proven client-facing capability and strong relationship-building skills
  • Commercial awareness, fee understanding and project financial management skills
  • Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving ability

What you'll get in returnYou will step into a senior regional leadership role with meaningful influence on project direction and business growth. You'll join an organisation known for its supportive culture, strong technical standards and varied project portfolio. Alongside a competitive salary of £60,000-£75,000 + car or allowance, you'll benefit from genuine progression opportunities, autonomy in decision-making, and the chance to shape the future of the Birmingham team.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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