Associate Mechanical Engineer Vertical Recruitment is working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy that is looking to appoint a Mechanical Associate to join its Building Environments team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close knit, collaborative team working on a varied portfolio of engaging and high profile projects across the UK and internationally. The role offers genuine scope to take ownership of projects, influence design direction and play a key role in the leadership and development of the mechanical team, while continuing to deliver innovative and sustainable building services solutions. The Manchester Building Services team is involved in a wide range of challenging developments, including: * The delivery of a new 5,500 capacity stand at a historic football ground, incorporating hospitality, media and player facilities * A world class university library and teaching building located at the heart of a major campus * The first new build on a landmark city centre site, providing 500,000 ft² of high quality commercial office space alongside community facilities as part of a wider regeneration scheme Projects are delivered within a holistic, multidisciplinary environment, with close collaboration across sustainability, façades, lighting and technology teams to push the boundaries of low carbon, high performance building design. You will join the Manchester office as a Mechanical Associate, providing high quality design engineering services across a wide range of projects. While projects are primarily led from Manchester, you will also contribute to international work within the wider portfolio. Key responsibilities will include: * Contributing to the leadership of the mechanical team and taking on a project leadership role where required * Communicating directly with clients, offering innovative design solutions and managing expectations * Developing and strengthening relationships with clients, contractors, architects and developers * Preparing technical and financial proposals for new work * Managing the workload of engineers and technicians * Preparing technical specifications and design documentation * Monitoring the financial performance of projects and managing job and project administration, including resourcing and expenditure * Undertaking detailed mechanical building services design and calculations using Revit and IES * Supporting high quality, performance led design with an understanding of embodied and operational carbon * Embracing new technologies to improve building performance and support net zero carbon targets by 2030 * Ensuring projects are delivered to an excellent standard, within agreed deadlines and budgets * Actively engaging with colleagues across disciplines, including involvement in internal discussions, events and seminars * Mentoring and supporting junior team members, with the potential to move into an early line management role We are keen to speak with experienced Mechanical Engineers who can demonstrate: * Extensive mechanical design experience within an MEP consultancy environment, including experience acting as a project leader * Experience across a diverse range of sectors, ideally including large scale or complex projects * Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships * A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline What’s on offer * Competitive salary * 10 percent car allowance * Discretionary bonus * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexible holiday arrangements * Hybrid working options * Generous pension scheme, life assurance and income protection * Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans and corporate discounts * Enhanced parental leave policies * A strong commitment to learning and professional development at every career stage * Paid memberships or subscriptions to two professional bodies