Associate / Associate Director – Mechanical or Electrical

Associate / Associate Director – Mechanical or Electrical Building Services Location: Leeds Salary: Circa £80,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent The Opportunity Zest4Talent is recruiting on behalf of an established and ambitious multidisciplinary engineering consultancy seeking experienced Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Associates / Associate Directors to join its expanding Leeds operation. With an impressive portfolio of projects valued up to £200 million, our client works with leading international brands, developers and institutional investors across the UK, with additional activity in the US and Europe. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineering professionals looking to take on a significant leadership role within a growing consultancy, combining technical project delivery with team development, commercial responsibility and the opportunity to influence the future growth of the business. Opportunities are available for candidates specialising in either Mechanical or Electrical Building Services engineering. Experience across both disciplines is not required. The Role Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in delivering complex, high-value projects while contributing to the continued development of the Leeds operation. Key responsibilities will include: Leading Mechanical or Electrical Building Services design on major projects from concept through to completion. Managing, mentoring and developing teams of engineers and technicians. Taking ownership of technical delivery, design quality and project performance. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, developers and wider project teams. Contributing to business development, fee proposals, bids and new project opportunities. Managing project budgets, resources, programmes and commercial performance. Working alongside the leadership team to support the continued expansion of the Leeds office. Projects span a variety of sectors, with a particular focus on large-scale residential, build-to-rent, industrial and logistics developments. About You Our client is keen to speak with experienced Mechanical or Electrical Building Services Engineers who combine strong technical expertise with leadership ability and commercial awareness. Ideally, you will have: Experience at Associate or Associate Director level within a Building Services or MEP consultancy. A strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Building Services design. Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing engineering teams. Proven experience delivering large-scale, technically complex developments. Excellent client-facing, communication and relationship management skills. Commercial awareness, including project budgets, fee proposals and resource planning. Experience working within BIM environments and familiarity with relevant design software, including Revit, Amtech, Hevacomp or IES, as appropriate to your discipline. A relevant engineering degree and ideally Chartered Engineer status. Applications are also welcomed from established Principal Engineers who can demonstrate the technical capability, leadership experience and commercial awareness to progress into an Associate-level position. What's on Offer? Competitive basic salary circa £80,000, dependent on experience. Attractive performance-related bonus opportunities. Employer pension contributions. Private healthcare. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Exposure to major projects valued up to £200m. Opportunities to work with leading brands, developers and institutional investors. Significant leadership responsibility and the opportunity to influence the continued growth of the Leeds operation. Excellent long-term career development opportunities within