Your new company

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Mechanical Engineering to join its growing team. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a highly regarded organisation known for delivering innovative, sustainable building services solutions across Ireland, the UK, and international markets.

Your new role

You will take a strategic leadership position, overseeing the delivery of high-quality mechanical design across multiple projects while managing and developing a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading mechanical design delivery from feasibility through to construction across a diverse project portfolio
• Acting as Project Leader, ensuring delivery aligns with client briefs, budgets, and programme timelines
• Maintaining technical excellence and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Managing project profitability and commercial performance
• Mentoring and developing engineers at all levels
• Overseeing team resourcing and workload planning
• Collaborating with BIM teams on coordinated M&E design delivery
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships as a senior point of contact
• Supporting business development, bids, and strategic growth initiatives
• Working closely with senior leadership on project delivery and operational strategy

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s desirable)
• 6+ years’ experience in Building Services Consultancy design
• 3+ years’ experience in team leadership or management
• Strong technical expertise across HVAC, LTHW, water services, drainage, BMS, and fuel systems
• Proven experience delivering projects through the full design lifecycle
• Strong commercial awareness and project management capability
• Knowledge of Irish and UK building regulations
• Experience with BIM and energy modelling tools is advantageous
• Chartered status (or working towards) highly desirable

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and regular salary reviews
• Flexible and hybrid working, including remote working options
• Generous annual leave and additional service-based benefits
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Professional development support, including chartership and further education
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programme
• Collaborative, people-focused culture with strong emphasis on career progression

What you need to do now

If 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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