Associate Mechanical Director
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £80,000.0 to £100,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £80,000 to £100,000 + Car Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1FQ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4785189_1775046358 |
Summary
Your new company
We are recruiting on behalf of a respected SME building services and sustainability consultancy recognised for delivering innovative mechanical, electrical and public health engineering solutions across complex, high‑performance sectors.The business operates from multiple offices across the UK and internationally, forming a growing network that supports projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
As part of its continued expansion, the company has now opened a new Birmingham office, strengthening its national presence and ability to support major clients.
They deliver high‑end engineering in sectors including defence, healthcare, data centres and infrastructure.
With an Electrical Director already appointed, they are now seeking a Mechanical Associate to help lead and grow the mechanical discipline within the new Midlands region.
Your new role
As Mechanical Associate, you will play a key role in driving the growth and technical delivery of the mechanical function for the Birmingham office. You will:
Lead mechanical design and engineering for mission‑critical and complex projects.
Work closely with the Electrical Director to build a strong multidisciplinary regional team.
Provide senior technical, commercial and strategic leadership across all project stages.
Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to regional business development.
Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers to promote technical excellence.
Champion sustainable, efficient and compliant mechanical engineering solutions.
This is a rare opportunity to shape and influence a new regional operation within an ambitious and expanding SME consultancy.
What you'll need to succeed
A strong building services consultancy background in mechanical engineering.Experience at Principal or Associate level delivering major or complex projects.
Sector exposure to defence, healthcare, data centres or infrastructure (advantageous).
Proven leadership, project management and client‑facing capability.
Excellent communication, commercial judgement and technical credibility.
Chartered status or working towards it (preferred).
What you'll get in return
£80,000-£100,000 salary (DOE)Car allowance
Private healthcare
25 days holiday + bank holidays
A senior role within a newly established regional office
The backing of an SME with a multi‑office UK network and international presence
Long‑term progression opportunities and high strategic influence within the region
What you need to do now
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