Associate Director Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Lead mechanical engineering projects, design, R&D and manage cross‑functional teams in London.

Key Responsibilities

• mechanical projects
• machinery design
• cad modelling
• r&d
• project management
• team coordination

Tasks

This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer located in London. The Associate Director Mechanical Engineer will manage day-to-day tasks such as overseeing mechanical engineering projects, designing machinery, utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software, and conducting research and development (R&D). The role also includes project management responsibilities, such as coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring project timelines and budgets are met.

Requirements

• mechanical engineering
• cad
• pe license
• project management
• r&d
• leadership

What You Bring

-Research and Development (R&D) skills -Experience in the construction or consulting industry is a plus -Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field -Experience in Project Management -Strong communication and problem-solving skills -Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent is preferred -Excellent leadership and team coordination abilities -Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) skills

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About Andersen James Group

-They’ve carved a niche placing white‑collar professionals in housing, planned works, repairs, maintenance, energy services, compliance and asset management roles. -The business expanded through four dedicated divisions—Housing, Construction, Executive and Consultancy—matching talent to purpose. -Clients engage Andersen James for interim hires and transformational projects: from risk management and restructuring to digital transformation and post‑acquisition integration. -Beyond recruitment, they offer executive coaching, talent mapping, market benchmarking and offer management to elevate placement success. -Their typical projects range from filling senior roles in housing authorities to staffing teams in energy services and compliance departments. -A standout: each quarter every team member donates half a day to community charities and the company channels profit and time into local causes.

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