Associate / Associate Director - Mechanical

We have a brand-new opportunity for an Associate/Associate Director (Mechanical) to join our MEP division based in our London office. 

It's an exciting time to join our MEP team! We have a proven track record working within London, working on projects in the defence, data centre, healthcare and heritage/refurbishment sectors. Our team of 40 engineers, graduates and apprentices continues to grow and we have ambitious plans to expand the sectors we work in and our early careers training programme. As a leader within the team you will be benefit from the expertise of our 150 person London office spanning 10 disciplines and our well established local relationships. Our office has great travel links and is walking distance from Southwark, London Bridge and Borough train stations. 

Your role will include: 

This is a varied role made up of managing our 12 person strong mechanical team, client engagement, work winning and project management. Other responsibilities include: 

• Be a pro-active member of the MEP leadership team, overseeing the day to day running of the mechanical team and managing multidisciplinary projects across a number of building sectors. 
• Maintain and develop external relationships with clients and take responsibility for the commercial performance of projects including negotiating additional fees and facilitating new & continued work. 
• Act as a role model within the MEP team, ensuring projects are delivered to a ‘right-first-time’ approach, ensuring appropriate quality management procedures are in place and are adhered to. 

Our Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) division: 

Our MEP team are specialists in energy, sustainability, and engineering design. We bring buildings to life and create award winning, high-performance environments that enhance the built environment – working across all sectors including commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, manufacturing, logistics, heritage and residential. 

Our work includes: 

• Building performance modelling 
• Building performance optimisation 
• Carbon verification and validation strategies 
• Daylight and sunlight studies 
• Net-Zero strategy 
• Sustainability benchmarking and environmental assessments 
• Sustainable master planning 
• Strategic utility management services 

We offer a fresh approach to MEP, getting involved early, working collaboratively with the design team, highlighting options, guiding design development, and using our expertise to help clients make key decisions. 

Most importantly, you’ll find us a lively, good-spirited team, passionate about what we’re doing and enjoying each other’s company – we’ll be sure to give you a warm welcome too! Check out our MEP project portfolio here.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need: 

• Relevant qualification at HNC, HND, Bachelors or Masters and have chartered status. 
• Proven Mechanical Associate/Associate Director with a strong track record of managing UK projects across a variety of building services, ensuring they are profitable, delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Experienced team manager, including recruitment, well-being, performance, management and development. 
• Ability to win work and undertake business operations including marketing, commercial and financial responsibilities. 
• Excellent communication skills and confident working with a variety of key stakeholders including manufacturers, architects and contractors. 
• Sound knowledge of BIM processes, Revit and IES/Amtech. 

What's great about the Stantec Group 
 As a global design leader with over 30,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, the Stantec Group is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

The Stantec Group champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us. 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application.

If shortlisted, you’ll first connect with our Talent Acquisition Team for a pre-screening call (about 30 minutes) to discuss your motivation and interest in the role. From there, successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

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