Mechanical Design Lead / Associate Director - UK - 100,000 – 120,000 Basic + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + Clear Pathway to Director - LJB Recruitment

Job ID: mechanical-design-lead-associate-directorPosted: 2026-03-24Location: UK, London, UKSalary: GBP 100,000 – 120,000 Basic + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + Clear Pathway to DirectorEmployment Type: PermanentCompany: LJB & CoMechanical Design Lead / Associate Director 100,000 – 120,000 Basic + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + Clear Pathway to DirectorSector: Pharmaceutical | Life Sciences | Advanced Manufacturing Location: London, United KingdomA 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