Associate Mechanical Engineer

Waterman Group; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Services team in London. The role involves leading projects and ensuring high technical standards while contributing to innovative designs in various sectors. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of experience. Competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent career opportunities are offered.

Benefits

26 days holiday, rising to 31

Competitive salary and benefits package

Access to mentoring support

Fantastic training and development culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience if not a Chartered Engineer.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Drive and self-motivation for skill development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical and commercial performance of projects.
• Keep updated on industry best practices.
• Set and maintain technical standards.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

You an established Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Would you like to get involved with delivering some of the world’s most exciting projects and join a dynamic, growing team who are at the forefront of sustainable design? If so, we want you to join our Building Services team in London!

Based in our office a stone’s throw from Borough Market in the heart of Southwark’s thriving Bankside, our welcoming and diverse team are working on some of the most prestigious and innovative projects in the UK and across the world. From sustainability-focused offices and commercial premises to cutting-edge healthcare facilities and from award‑winning retail developments to major new residential communities, you’ll have the opportunity to play a major role in delivering schemes across a huge range of sectors.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deputise for the Regional Director in leading, managing, and taking responsibility for the technical and commercial performance of designated projects.
• Keep abreast of industry best practice and new developments in your own area of technical expertise.
• Develop and maintain an effective network of contacts and participate in industry events (seminars, conferences, etc.).
• Contribute to the management of all technical and commercial aspects of commissions.
• Set and maintain technical standards.
• Review and approve work prepared by others.
• Comply with all safety and IMS procedures and ensure that staff do likewise.
• Assist in planning and managing an appropriate resource to deliver projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Chartered Engineer in a relevant discipline, or an Engineer with lower qualifications but a minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Good commercial awareness and judgement.
• Drive and self‑motivation to continuously develop your skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and develop relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff by example.
• Reliability and a responsible attitude toward work.

What’s on offer for you

• Opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team in a leading consultancy.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent future career opportunities.
• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Fantastic training and development culture.
• Access to mentoring support from industry experts.
• Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects.
• Opportunity to be client facing and to get involved with business development and marketing activities.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for our team to [e-mail], or complete and submit the online form. All applications will be treated in confidence. Waterman is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.

About Waterman Group

Waterman Group is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing private and public sector clients with sustainable solutions to meet the planning, engineering design and project delivery needs of the property, infrastructure, environment, and energy markets.

Job type: Permanent. Industry: Engineering. Posted 2025-11-26.

About us

At Waterman we are committed to our people, our communities, and the planet. We are transforming our business and offering our most exciting opportunities yet, so now is the time to join us. We are a Disability Confident organisation, committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy starting with our recruitment and selection process.

Submit your online application and you will receive an automated confirmation email immediately, so you know your application has been received. If your application progresses to the first stage you can expect to hear from a member of our dedicated recruitment team. If successful, an interview will be arranged at a time convenient for both you and our hiring manager. The initial conversation may be via Teams, but we are keen for you to visit our offices and meet the team face‑to‑face for a follow‑up conversation. Good luck – we look forward to welcoming you to the Waterman family!