Associate Director – Mechanical

Role Overview

• Lead and oversee delivery of Mechanical Engineering design from feasibility through to construction across multiple projects.
• Take responsibility for high-quality, technically robust project delivery, independently or within multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as Project Leader where required, ensuring projects meet client brief, programme, and budget.
• Ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with commercial and contractual requirements.
• Manage and review design work, ensuring compliance with standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain high technical standards and provide quality control across all mechanical outputs.
• Lead complex technical input and support innovation and best practice adoption.
• Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, supporting team growth and performance.
• Oversee team resourcing, workload planning, and coordination with internal departments.
• Lead liaison with BIM and modelling teams on M&E drawing production and delivery.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships and act as a senior point of contact.
• Represent EDC at meetings, workshops, site visits, and industry engagements.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and offices to support efficient project delivery.
• Support business development activities including bids and client engagement.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team on project delivery, resourcing, and strategic priorities.
• Report to management on project, team, and financial performance.
• Contribute to the ongoing development, reputation, and strategic growth of EDC.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree level in Mechanical Engineering with project management and Master’s qualification desirable.
• 6+ years Building Services Consultancy Design experience.
• 3+ years Team Management experience.
• Proven experience in delivering detailed designs through the full design cycle.
• Expert knowledge and experience in Water Services, Heating / LTHW, HVAC, Fuel, Above ground Drainage and BMS.
• Experience in BIM, Energy Assessments and Modelling software will be advantageous.
• Chartership Desirable.
• Commercial savviness essential.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Overtime / Time In Lieu / Flexitime
• Performance & Development Management, including Annual salary reviews and Annual Performance related Bonus Payment
• Annual Wellbeing Payment
• Company Matched Pension Scheme & Death in Service
• Industry Leading 28 Days Leave
• Educational & Masters Support
• 1 extra week’s paid leave on reaching 5th Anniversary
• Chartership Pathway & Paid Membership Fees
• Engineering Excellence Weekend (Weekend with Team EDC Team)
• Previous locations include Killarney, Edinburgh, Bantry, Brighton, Aran Islands.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Health Checks
• Flexible & Remote working all year round
• 1 month continuous remote working from any location, once a year. (Work from anywhere for 1 month, once a year)
• Highly accredited People Experience Promise (Engineering Excellence, Together) focusing on Winning, Growth, Innovation, Leadership and People Focus.
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee of the Quarter & Year
• Financial reward and public recognition