Mechanical Associate

Are you a dynamic Mechanical Building Services Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? SDS is seeking an ambitious engineer to join our Cardiff office, driving excellence in engineering and inspiring those around you.
The position provides excellent career opportunities and benefits from a first-rate remuneration package. A successful candidate will be client facing and comfortable in developing, supporting and mentoring others.

Key requirements:

• • Lead with Impact: Take ownership of mechanical building services design projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs and exceed expectations.
  • Mentor & Develop: Support, mentor, and empower colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.
  • Drive Business Growth: Engage in business development, nurture client relationships, and represent SDS at client and design team meetings. Your commercial expertise will help secure new opportunities and ensure project success.
  • Champion Excellence: Uphold technical quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, integrating innovative practices and ethical use of technology into every project.
  • Shape Company Culture: Embody SDS’s values – Success, Community, Environment – by providing sustainable solutions in your projects, giving back, protecting our natural world, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Experience:

• • • Relevant qualifications and experience in Mechanical Building Services Engineering
    • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status
    • Minimum 7+ years’ relevant experience
    • Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and deliver results in a consulting environment
    • Strong commercial, financial, and contractual understanding
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
    • Emotional intelligence, drive, and approachability

The recruitment process will start with an initial meeting with our Regional Director, followed by a formal interview with the Managing Director.