Associate Director - #2169606

Associate / Associate Director – Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Location: Manchester or Leeds, UK

Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent

Working Arrangement: Flexible working options available, subject to project and business requirements.

Client: ASA Recruitment Limited

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Associate / Associate Director in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineering to lead building services projects, develop engineering teams, and support business growth.

This senior opportunity is ideal for a Chartered Engineer with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, project leadership experience, and a passion for sustainable, low-carbon engineering design.

You will oversee projects from concept through detailed design and handover, manage client relationships, and contribute to the strategic development of the building services team.

About Our Recruitment Partner – ASA Recruitment Limited

ASA Recruitment Limited specialises in recruiting engineering and technical professionals across mechanical and electrical engineering, building services, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, design, project management, and related technical sectors.

The recruitment partner supports opportunities across industries including commercial buildings, healthcare, defence, energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical and electrical building services projects from concept design through completion.
• Manage project teams, programmes, budgets, technical quality, and commercial performance.
• Oversee engineering calculations and verify technical work completed by team members.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop energy-efficient, sustainable, and low-carbon building design solutions.
• Contribute to project bids, tender submissions, presentations, and client interviews.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Mentor, support, and develop engineers and technical specialists.
• Manage project costs, financial forecasts, and commercial risks.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, applicable standards, and quality expectations.

Your Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Significant experience delivering building services engineering projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, public health systems, and sustainable design.
• Proven project management and commercial management capabilities.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing client relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of low-carbon design, energy conservation, and renewable technologies.
• Essential experience using IES software for heating and cooling loads, energy modelling, and dynamic simulations.
• Experience with Revit and Navisworks; MagiCAD knowledge is advantageous.
• Ability to obtain UK Ministry of Defence Security Check (SC) clearance.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment opportunity.
• Flexible working arrangements, potentially including adjusted hours or compressed working schedules.
• Opportunities to lead major engineering projects across multiple sectors.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Collaboration with experienced engineers and technical specialists.
• A supportive environment that encourages innovation and sustainable engineering.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced M&E engineering professional ready to lead complex projects, develop client relationships, and contribute to sustainable building design, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your updated CV highlighting your engineering qualifications, Chartered Engineer status, project portfolio, leadership experience, IES/Revit/Navisworks expertise, and availability.