Associate/Associate Director Mechanical Engineer - Buildings
| Posting date: | 31 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 1DY |
| Company: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -072025-218460_1753969773 |
Summary
Company
We are delighted to bring a new mechanical opportunity to the market, working alongside an extremely successful M&E consultancy as they seek an experienced mechanical engineer at Associate or even Associate Director level (Building Services). This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to lead the mechanical team and have an influence on the wider business. There is no glass ceiling whatsoever, this company will provide you with the environment to fully integrate into the business, with a longer term option of owning shares if of interest. The company are in a strong position workload wise, with a variety of interesting small, medium and large scale jobs across multiple sectors on the go and in pipeline. They have a superb social culture, low staff turnover and a great market reputation.
Role
- Lead the mechanical design and delivery of building services projects across various sectors.
- Oversee the production of high-quality design documentation including calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings.
- Manage project programmes, resources, and budgets from concept through to construction and commissioning stages.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, design teams, and contractors, fostering strong and lasting relationships.
- Lead and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams using BIM/Revit and other design tools (e.g. IES, Hevacomp, AutoCAD).
- Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and professional development.
- Support strategic business development including fee proposals, bid submissions, and client presentations.
Qualifications/Experience
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc).
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with CIBSE, IMechE, or working towards chartership.
- Proven experience (typically 8-15+ years) in mechanical building services design within a consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong technical expertise in HVAC, ventilation, and public health system design across various sectors.
- Extensive experience leading projects through all RIBA stages, from concept to handover.
- Familiarity with UK building regulations, CIBSE guides, and industry standards .
- Demonstrated leadership in managing design teams and mentoring junior engineers.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with a proven track record in stakeholder engagement.
- Commercial awareness with experience preparing fee proposals and contributing to business development.
Benefits
- 28 days holiday
- Yearly bonus
- Pension double matching up to 5% (you go 5% they go 10%)
- Free onsite parking
- Support towards chartership
- Regular social events (Friday afternoon lunch / drinks)
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.