Climate17 is pleased to be working with a forward‑thinking, people‑focused engineering consultancy and heat network operator delivering high‑quality, sustainable MEP design across the UK.
With a strong pipeline of diverse projects and a commitment to low‑carbon engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you’ll shape both projects and team growth.
The Role: Associate Mechanical Engineer – Team Lead
This is a senior, client‑facing position ideal for someone who blends technical excellence with leadership, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset.
You’ll lead projects, nurture client relationships, mentor engineers, and help drive the strategic direction of the MEP offering — all within a progressive consultancy that values innovation and people.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Delivery
- Lead MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) design across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare & education
- Ensure technical excellence and compliance with UK standards and legislation
- Oversee design quality, conduct reviews, and mentor engineers & technicians
- Champion low‑carbon, energy‑efficient design solutions (including heat networks)
- Support innovation, digital engineering, and continuous improvement
Project & Commercial Management
- Act as Project Lead or Technical Lead on complex schemes
- Manage programmes, resources, and deliverables
- Collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors across all RIBA stages
- Manage risk, change, and project financial performance
- Support bids, fee proposals, and business development activities
Leadership & Team Development
- Line manage, mentor, and develop the MEP team
- Lead appraisals, training, and career progression initiatives
- Support recruitment and team growth
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high‑performance culture
- Act as a role model for technical excellence and professionalism
About You
- Degree qualified (BEng/BSc) in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Strong post‑graduate experience (or HNC with extensive industry experience)
- Proven experience leading projects and mentoring teams
- Strong understanding of UK building services design standards
- Experience or exposure to heat networks / district energy systems is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Passion for sustainability and low‑carbon design
- Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
Why Apply?
- Work on diverse, high‑impact projects across multiple sectors
- Be part of a progressive, people‑first consultancy
- Play a key role in shaping team growth and technical direction
- Opportunity to influence sustainable design and innovation
- Clear pathway for career progression and leadership development
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Join a consultancy where your expertise, ideas, and leadership will truly make an impact.
Get in touch with neeraj@climate17.com to learn more.
About Climate17
Climate17 is a purpose‑led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We specialise in supporting organisations committed to reducing environmental impact and driving the transition to a low‑carbon future.
We are proud to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any support during the application process, please let us know.
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With a strong pipeline of diverse projects and a commitment to low‑carbon engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you’ll shape both projects and team growth.
The Role: Associate Mechanical Engineer – Team Lead
This is a senior, client‑facing position ideal for someone who blends technical excellence with leadership, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset.
You’ll lead projects, nurture client relationships, mentor engineers, and help drive the strategic direction of the MEP offering — all within a progressive consultancy that values innovation and people.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Delivery
- Lead MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) design across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare & education
- Ensure technical excellence and compliance with UK standards and legislation
- Oversee design quality, conduct reviews, and mentor engineers & technicians
- Champion low‑carbon, energy‑efficient design solutions (including heat networks)
- Support innovation, digital engineering, and continuous improvement
Project & Commercial Management
- Act as Project Lead or Technical Lead on complex schemes
- Manage programmes, resources, and deliverables
- Collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors across all RIBA stages
- Manage risk, change, and project financial performance
- Support bids, fee proposals, and business development activities
Leadership & Team Development
- Line manage, mentor, and develop the MEP team
- Lead appraisals, training, and career progression initiatives
- Support recruitment and team growth
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high‑performance culture
- Act as a role model for technical excellence and professionalism
About You
- Degree qualified (BEng/BSc) in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Strong post‑graduate experience (or HNC with extensive industry experience)
- Proven experience leading projects and mentoring teams
- Strong understanding of UK building services design standards
- Experience or exposure to heat networks / district energy systems is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Passion for sustainability and low‑carbon design
- Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
Why Apply?
- Work on diverse, high‑impact projects across multiple sectors
- Be part of a progressive, people‑first consultancy
- Play a key role in shaping team growth and technical direction
- Opportunity to influence sustainable design and innovation
- Clear pathway for career progression and leadership development
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Join a consultancy where your expertise, ideas, and leadership will truly make an impact.
Get in touch with neeraj@climate17.com to learn more.
About Climate17
Climate17 is a purpose‑led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We specialise in supporting organisations committed to reducing environmental impact and driving the transition to a low‑carbon future.
We are proud to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any support during the application process, please let us know.
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