Associate, Mechanical

Job Summary

Lead mechanical engineering design projects from concept to completion, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient building services solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead and chair progress, design team, and coordination meetings to drive project milestones and alignment

Represent AECOM at client, design team, and progress meetings during design and construction phases to ensure stakeholder engagement

Prepare outline scheme reports and technical design documentation to communicate project scope and details

Contribute to contractor pre-qualification, respond to tender queries, and review tender submissions to support procurement decisions

Participate in tender and client interviews to clarify project requirements and scope

Ensure all project work complies with the Project Management Plan and Programme to meet deadlines and quality standards

Deliver quality, sound, and efficient engineering design services reflected in all project deliverables

Conduct design checks and reviews with junior engineers to maintain technical accuracy and compliance

Prepare design reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimations, and schedules to support project execution

Gather necessary information from Architects, Quantity Surveyors, and Design Consultants to advance design progress

Liaise effectively with clients, professional organizations, authorities, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate project delivery

Identify and fulfill client requirements and expectations to ensure satisfaction and project success

Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing training and support for their technical and professional development within AECOM

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification, or demonstrated successful delivery of design projects

Minimum 10 years of experience, preferably in a consulting environment, including at least 3 years in detailed design, contractor coordination, and onsite experience

Experience in mechanical/electrical building services engineering design, including specification writing and calculations

Knowledge of engineering practices, techniques, procedures, and ability to interface with design teams and client needs

Familiarity with regulations, industry standards, and good engineering design practices

Proven track record working on diverse Building Services designs for Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare, and Commercial projects

Experience managing conceptual designs through to completion and direct client engagement

Ability to contribute to fee proposals and resource planning

Capability to assess staff requirements at each project stage and manage single and multi-disciplinary projects

Proficiency in BIM (Revit) is an added advantage

Membership or near-achievement of professional engineer status in a recognized institution