Senior Mechanical Engineer
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £52,000 to £65,750 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary: £52,000 – £65,750 + £4,560 allowance + travel allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Greater Manchester, North West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | LIFE AFTER SPORT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MEM5/12 |
Summary
Associate Mechanical Engineer
Salary: £52,000 – £65,750 + £4,560 Allowance + Travel Allowance
Location: Manchester
Category: Mechanical Engineering | Full Time
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established and growing multidisciplinary team in Manchester. This role is ideal for a senior-level mechanical engineer who thrives on technical leadership, enjoys client-facing responsibility, and is ready to influence the delivery of complex, high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
You’ll join a supportive, collaborative and highly skilled engineering group known for delivering exceptional technical solutions across the North West, the UK and internationally. The team works across major project sectors including Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Science & Research, and Mission Critical & Data Centres, offering extensive opportunities to expand your technical and leadership experience.
The Role
As an Associate Mechanical Engineer, you will lead projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners. You will play a pivotal role in developing the regional offering, supporting future work pipelines, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality building services design.
What You’ll Be Doing
Acting as a key client contact, building and maintaining strong professional relationships
Leading major project delivery, from brief development through to completion
Supporting bid preparation, contributing to work winning and developing new opportunities
Taking responsibility for project profitability, quality, and technical excellence
Coordinating design activities across multiple disciplines
Delegating, managing and reviewing the work of engineers and specialists
Leading, supporting and developing team members, contributing to long-term capability and succession planning
Monitoring project expenditure and reporting regularly to senior management
Managing risks, quality processes and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Strong experience as a Mechanical Engineer delivering complex building services projects
Broad understanding of HVAC and all mechanical systems
Experience working in multidisciplinary environments with strong communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency with relevant tools and software such as Revit and AutoCAD
Commercial awareness and experience contributing to project bids or work winning
A generous, open and team-oriented approach
Experience working with and coordinating complementary disciplines such as fire engineering, acoustics or modelling
Familiarity with relevant UK standards, regulations and design guidance
Proven consultancy background
Salary: £52,000 – £65,750 + £4,560 Allowance + Travel Allowance
Location: Manchester
Category: Mechanical Engineering | Full Time
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established and growing multidisciplinary team in Manchester. This role is ideal for a senior-level mechanical engineer who thrives on technical leadership, enjoys client-facing responsibility, and is ready to influence the delivery of complex, high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
You’ll join a supportive, collaborative and highly skilled engineering group known for delivering exceptional technical solutions across the North West, the UK and internationally. The team works across major project sectors including Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Science & Research, and Mission Critical & Data Centres, offering extensive opportunities to expand your technical and leadership experience.
The Role
As an Associate Mechanical Engineer, you will lead projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners. You will play a pivotal role in developing the regional offering, supporting future work pipelines, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality building services design.
What You’ll Be Doing
Acting as a key client contact, building and maintaining strong professional relationships
Leading major project delivery, from brief development through to completion
Supporting bid preparation, contributing to work winning and developing new opportunities
Taking responsibility for project profitability, quality, and technical excellence
Coordinating design activities across multiple disciplines
Delegating, managing and reviewing the work of engineers and specialists
Leading, supporting and developing team members, contributing to long-term capability and succession planning
Monitoring project expenditure and reporting regularly to senior management
Managing risks, quality processes and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Strong experience as a Mechanical Engineer delivering complex building services projects
Broad understanding of HVAC and all mechanical systems
Experience working in multidisciplinary environments with strong communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency with relevant tools and software such as Revit and AutoCAD
Commercial awareness and experience contributing to project bids or work winning
A generous, open and team-oriented approach
Experience working with and coordinating complementary disciplines such as fire engineering, acoustics or modelling
Familiarity with relevant UK standards, regulations and design guidance
Proven consultancy background