The Opportunity A leading national consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Director to establish and lead a new Mechanical Engineering team. This is a unique leadership opportunity to build a team from the ground up, while collaborating closely with established Mechanical and Electrical teams in another key UK city. The successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping strategy, recruiting talent, and delivering mechanical design and advisory services on major property and development projects. With full support from the wider consultancy platform, this role offers the autonomy to create a best-in-class service line and make a lasting impact on the business. Key Responsibilities Establish and lead a new Mechanical Engineering team, setting strategy and standards for growth. Manage and deliver a wide range of mechanical design and building services projects across multiple sectors. Collaborate with national MandE leadership, ensuring consistency of quality and delivery across offices. Recruit, mentor and develop engineers, creating a high-performing and sustainable team structure. Oversee client relationships, providing commercially focused and technically robust advice. Actively contribute to business development, winning new work and growing the consultancy s market presence. Ensure compliance with industry standards, legislation and best practice. Candidate Profile Chartered Mechanical Engineer (CEng) with strong post-qualification experience. Demonstrable track ..... full job details .....