Mechanical Associate Director - Newcastle

Are you an experienced Associate Director or a Principal Mechanical Engineer looking to take your next career step?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Associate Director to join a leading engineering consultancy in Newcastle. This senior leadership position is ideal for an ambitious mechanical engineering professional with a strong background in Data Centre, Mission-Critical, or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) design and delivery .

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading multidisciplinary design teams, driving technical excellence, developing client relationships, and supporting the growth of a high-performing engineering business. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of complex projects while helping shape strategy, mentoring talented engineers, and contributing to business development initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the mechanical engineering design and delivery of major projects across the data centre, mission-critical, commercial, and industrial sectors.
• Manage project teams to ensure the successful delivery of work to programme, budget, and quality requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout all project stages, from feasibility through to construction and commissioning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, including client engagement, bids, proposals, and project interviews.
• Drive innovation, sustainable design solutions, and engineering best practice.
• Oversee resource planning and project performance within the team.
• Mentor, develop, and support engineers at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK standards, regulations, and quality management procedures.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and development of the Newcastle office and wider business.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within a consulting engineering environment.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical building services design.
• Demonstrable leadership experience managing engineering teams and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership.

What’s In It For you

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects.
• Clear pathway to senior leadership and business growth opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and support for continued career progression.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative working environment.

Why Apply?

This role offers a unique opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer to influence the delivery of some of the industry's most complex and rewarding projects. If you have a strong Data Centre or MEP background and are looking for a leadership role where you can make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

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