Mechanical Design Lead / Associate Director
Mechanical Design Lead / Associate Director £100,000 – £120,000 Basic + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + Clear Pathway to Director Sector: Pharmaceutical | Life Sciences | Advanced Manufacturing Location: London, United Kingdom A highly respected building services consultancy delivering complex pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities across the UK and Europe is seeking a Mechanical Design Lead / Associate Director. This is a strategic hire with a clear and defined pathway to Director level as part of the company’s succession and growth plan. You will join a technically strong leadership team delivering GMP, cleanroom and regulated manufacturing environments. The Role • Lead mechanical design across pharmaceutical & GMP projects • Oversee HVAC, cleanroom ventilation & environmental control systems • Develop contamination control & pressure cascade strategies • Lead utilities design (CHW, LTHW, steam, compressed air) • Mentor and grow the mechanical design team • Act as senior client-facing technical authority • Support commercial strategy & business development • Sign off and oversee detailed design delivery What They’re Looking For • Strong consultancy background (essential) • 10+ years mechanical building services design • Pharmaceutical / life sciences project experience • Cleanroom & GMP knowledge • Chartered or working toward CIBSE • Leadership ambition with Director-level capability