Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer (Hiring Immediately)

Civic is a team of system thinkers in the built environment, creating positive impact for people, places and the planet.

We want our work to have a positive impact on the environment — helping people to live healthier, happier lives while respecting natural limits. We build without destroying, explore without exploiting, and seek to reuse rather than just consume. Above all, we listen, learn, and aim to create a lasting legacy.

Thriving together, today we have a team of over 200 members working across the UK, all united by our creative belief, bringing art and science together to solve problems. Our award-winning practice has studios in Manchester, London, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Engineer to take a senior leadership role in the delivery of innovative and sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse range of projects.

Working across sectors including residential, education, commercial, healthcare, leisure and regeneration, you will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage key client relationships and contribute to the strategic growth of the business. You will work alongside industry-leading professionals, public and private sector clients and collaborative design teams to deliver high-quality projects that have a positive impact on people, places and communities.

As a Senior Associate, you will play a significant role in project delivery, team development, business planning and business development, helping to shape the future direction and success of the team.

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Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the delivery of mechanical building services design across a wide range of projects and sectors.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians throughout all project stages.
• Oversee the design of HVAC, public health and sustainable building services systems.
• Coordinate and review high-quality technical drawings, specifications, calculations, reports and presentations.
• Ensure designs are compliant with relevant legislation, codes, standards and industry best practice.
• Undertake technical reviews and quality assurance checks on your own work and the work of others.
• Support the integration of sustainable and low-carbon design solutions into projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and the company's Quality Management System (QMS).

Project and Team Management

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple projects concurrently, managing programmes, resources, budgets and deliverables.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, design team members, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and support the resolution of technical and commercial challenges.
• Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, meeting quality, programme and financial objectives.
• Allocate resources effectively and contribute to team workload planning.
• Lead, mentor and support the development of engineers and technicians.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team environment.
• Contribute to wider team development through training, knowledge sharing and technical presentations.

Business Development

• Support the growth of the Building Services team through active business development and client engagement.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, consultants and collaborators.
• Identify opportunities for new work and support strategies to secure future projects.
• Represent the business at industry events, networking opportunities and client meetings.
• Contribute to the preparation of bids, tender submissions and fee proposals.
• Promote the full range of services offered by the practice and encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Help develop long-term client relationships through exceptional project delivery and communication.

Professional Commitment

• Maintain Chartered Engineer status and demonstrate a commitment to professional excellence.
• Support and encourage the professional development of others within the team.
• Participate in CPD activities, technical forums and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Maintain an active CPD record and development plan.
• Demonstrate behaviours that reflect our values and contribute positively to our culture and success.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Se]]>