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We have continued to increase our workload and deliver quality, innovative engineering.\nAs pioneers in the design of low-energy, high-performance buildings and systems, EDC fully supports the importance placed on sustainability and welcomes the challenges this presents. We are first BIM Level 2 Certified Consultancy in the UK and Ireland and deliver projects from our four offices in Ireland - Cork, Limerick, Galway & Dublin, our UK office based in London and our Istanbul Office based in Turkey. EDC has also seen significant recent expansion overseas in the African Market.\nOUR MISSION\nCommitted to delivering excellence in MEP & sustainability services where we can add positive impact to the environment and our society.\nOUR VISION\nTo be recognised as the UK and Ireland's leading experts in sustainable MEP engineering, known for excellence in delivery, innovation, and a commitment to a resilient, environmentally responsible future achieved by putting our people first and investing in their continuous development.\nTHE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES\nFor this role, we are looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineer who can lead change and mentor engineers within their team ensuring best-in-class engineering. As an a Associate Mechanical Engineer with EDC, you will be expected to have a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical application of their engineering discipline, and a strong understanding of the other disciplines offered by the company while also leading and managing the full Electrical Design on projects of all sizes.\nLead the delivery of Mechanical and ElectricalEngineering projects across all stages, taking full ownership of programme, quality, coordination, and overall project outcomes.\nUndertake and oversee Mechanicaldesign work as required, ensuring technical excellence from concept through to construction.\nManage the Mechanicaland Electrical design process to ensure all deliverables meet project requirements, programme, and relevant standards.\nProvide clear direction and leadership to project teams, including Senior Engineers and junior staff, ensuring accountability and effective performance across all project activities.\nManage project resources and support the planning and organisation of team workload to achieve efficient and timely delivery.\nTake ownership of project cost control, maintaining awareness of budget, resource utilisation, and overall project performance, with responsibility for commercial and resource decisions on projects where appropriate.\nAct as a key point of contact for clients, leading technical discussions, managing expectations, and supporting the development of strong and lasting client relationships.\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their development and progression, and contributing to capability building within the team.\nEnsure quality control across MechanicalEngineering outputs and drive consistency of technical standards across projects.\nWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and efficient project delivery.\nDrive the implementation and adoption of new systems, technologies, and processes where appropriate.\nAssist BIM and modelling teams in producing coordinated 3D models and detailed engineering drawings.\nAttend and lead design meetings, workshops, and site visits as required.\nTravel to client and project locations where necessary to represent EDC professionally.\nMaintain and promote the reputation of EDC within the industry and contribute to the development of client relationships, including supporting business development activities where required.\nCollaborate with colleagues across EDC offices to support project delivery and business objectives.\nDemonstrate ongoing development of leadership, commercial, and strategic capabilities in line with progression towards Associate Director.\nFollow EDC’s Environmental Management System (EMS), including all related policies, procedures, and training.\nPerform duties in a manner that supports the company’s environmental objectives and sustainability commitments.\nWork-from-home arrangements to be agreed with the line manager. The current expectation is office attendance three days per week, with flexibility to balance business and personal needs.\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE\nMinimum Degree level in Mechanical Engineering\n6 + years Building Services Consultancy Design experience.\nExpert user of Microsoft Office\nExperience with thermal modelling, energy assessment, dynamic energy modelling software advantageous.\nCommercial sector knowledge and BIM experience a strong advantage.\nChartership Desirable.\nKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS\nProven experience of delivering detailed designs through the full design cycle.\nExpert knowledge and experience in the following Mechanical design areas: Water Services, Heating / LTHW, HVAC, Fuel, above- ground drainage and BMS.\nDeep knowledge of building regulations, particularly TGD part B, F, G, L and the ability to demonstrate this knowledge in design and project lead.\nExcel at working on several projects simultaneously and show the ability to prioritise and plan work.\nAbility to lead projects internally and externally and be responsible for project performances, including satisfied clients, profitable projects, and maintaining EDC’s reputation to enable repeat work.\nDemonstrate a good understanding of other building disciplines in the design and installation of buildings.\nExhibit leadership qualities while working as part of a team.\nAbility to make prompt, disciplined project decisions.\nExcellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.\nCommercial Awareness.\nBENEFITS\nCompetitive Salary\nPaid Overtime / Time In Lieu / Flexitime\nPerformance & Development Management, including Annual salary reviews and Annual Performance related Bonus Payment \nAnnual Wellbeing Payment\nCompany Matched Pension Scheme & Death in Service\nIndustry Leading 28 Days Leave\nEducational & Masters Support \n1 extra week’s paid leave on reaching 5th Anniversary\nChartership Pathway & Paid Membership Fees\nEngineering Excellence Weekend (Weekend with Team EDC Team) - Previous locations include Killarney, Edinburgh, Bantry, Brighton, Aran Islands. \nEmployee Assistance Programme\nAnnual Health Checks\nFlexible & Remote working all year round\n1 month continuous remote working from any location, once a year. (Work from anywhere for 1 month, once a year)\nHighly accredited People Experience Promise (Engineering Excellence, Together) focusing on Winning, Growth, Innovation, Leadership and People Focus. \nBike to Work Scheme\nEmployee of the Quarter & Year - Financial reward and public recognition\nOUR HIRING PROCESS\nWe know you live a busy life and so, we have adopted a hiring process that is targeted and streamlined. We focus on your fit with EDC as well as your technical skill match.\nAPPLY - REVIEW - INTERVIEW - OFFER - ONBOARDING\nApply:Find an open role that interests you with EDC via one of our recruitment channels.\nReview:Applications are read by real engineering managers who are both experts in interpreting resumes and are familiar with all EDC’s jobs within a talent segment-not just the one you applied for.\nInterview:We use a competencies-based interviewing process that is intended to help us minimize unconscious bias while also making sure we hire people who will thrive within EDC.\nOffer:We ensure we come back as quickly as possible with regards to whether you will be made an offer. If you verbally accept, we will send through an official written offer and begin the onboarding process.\nRecruitment Agencies:We work with a select group of preferred recruitment partners. 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