Associate Director - Mechanical Engineering Location: London

I'm supporting one of the most respected and well-known consultancies in the industry, a business recognised globally for delivering some of the UK's most iconic and transformational engineering projects. They're a market leader, trusted by clients across infrastructure, water, energy, aviation, defence, and major city-shaping developments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Director in Mechanical Engineering to join their London team. You'll be taking a lead role in driving multidisciplinary design delivery, setting technical standards, and shaping engineering solutions that directly impact critical UK infrastructure.

The role:

Lead and direct mechanical engineering design teams, ensuring quality and compliance with UK standards. Define scopes of work, prepare and lead bid proposals. Manage budgets, resources and programmes to meet key project milestones. Collaborate with national and international teams to deliver integrated solutions. Grow and develop mechanical engineering capability within the practice.What they're looking for:

Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer. Strong background leading multidisciplinary design delivery. Extensive experience in the water industry, with expertise in pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing and related plant. Excellent technical leadership and client-facing skills. A commercial mindset and drive to expand the consultancy's client portfolio.Why join them? This consultancy is consistently recognised as one of the top employers in the UK, featuring on multiple "best companies to work for" lists. They're known for career longevity, progression, and creating opportunities on world-class projects. You'll also benefit from industry-leading initiatives in sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and employee wellbeing.

Apply now or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.

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