Associate Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer

Cibsejournal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Associate Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer to join their Building Services team in Birmingham or Leicester. This role involves leading design processes, overseeing project delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in consultancy. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, including enhanced pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Company bonus

Private healthcare

Flexible/hybrid working options

Support for professional development

Retail discounts

Customisable holiday allowances

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it).
• Proven experience delivering building services projects in consultancy.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Commercial awareness and project cost control experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical or electrical design process from concept to completion.
• Oversee production of calculations, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Manage project delivery, including resource planning and quality assurance.
• Conduct site inspections and support construction-stage activities.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
• Contribute to business development and bid submissions.
• Promote sustainable design and innovation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in design software

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Amtech

Hevacomp

IES

Dialux

Relux

Job description

Overview

Your new company
Tetra Tech, a global leader in high-end consulting and engineering services, is seeking an experienced Associate Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer to join their Building Services team in either Birmingham or Leicester. With a strong UK presence and a reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions, Tetra Tech works across a wide range of sectors including Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Defence. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects while helping to shape the future of the built environment.

What you’ll do

• Leading the mechanical or electrical design process from concept to completion
• Overseeing the production of detailed calculations, specifications, and technical drawings
• Managing project delivery, including resource planning, budgeting, and quality assurance
• Conducting site inspections and supporting construction-stage activities
• Collaborating with clients, architects, and other engineering disciplines
• Mentoring junior and intermediate engineers, supporting their development
• Contributing to business development, fee proposals, and bid submissions
• Promoting sustainable design and innovation across all projects

What you’ll need to succeed

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it)
• Proven experience delivering building services projects within a consultancy environment
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Commercial awareness and experience with project cost control
• Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech, Hevacomp, IES, Dialux, Relux)
• Full UK driving licence

What you’ll get in return

Tetra Tech offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Company bonus
• Private healthcare
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Support for continued professional development and chartership
• Additional perks such as retail discounts, travel insurance, and customisable holiday allowances

What you need to do now

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