Head of Design - Mechanical D&B Contractor

Head of Design - Design & Build Mechanical Contractor

Seeking a Senior - Associate Mechanical Design Engineer
City of London | Hybrid Working | Up to £80k + Bonus + Travel Paid

We're working with a fast-growing Design & Build contractor delivering high-quality M&E solutions across commercial office fit-out projects. Established just 5 years ago, the business is already turning over £7-8m and building a strong reputation in the CAT A & CAT B space.

They're now looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of mechanical design and play a pivotal role in shaping their in-house M&E design capability.

The Opportunity
This is more than just a senior engineer role - it's a chance to build and lead a design function within a growing contractor. You'll be the go-to technical authority, working closely with project teams and clients to deliver practical, buildable solutions.

You'll:

Lead the mechanical design delivery across multiple fit-out projects
Act as the technical lead, troubleshooting and driving engineering quality
Take ownership of client engagement and design coordination
Manage and mentor a small team of engineers (with plans to grow)
Help shape and scale the M&E design department
What They're Looking For

Strong background in mechanical building services design
Proven experience delivering CAT A & CAT B office fit-out projects
Comfortable working in a fast-paced Design & Build environment (highly desirable)
Ability to lead projects technically and commercially
Experience managing or mentoring engineers
Confidently engaging directly with clients and stakeholders
Why Join?

Genuine opportunity to build a team and influence the business
Work closely with senior leadership in a growing company
Exposure to a strong pipeline of commercial fit-out projects
Clear pathway into further leadership positions
This is a genuinely unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to lead, shape and grow a wider engineering department within a growing contractor.

Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, reachable via (url removed). Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed