Full job descriptionCommercial Life Science MEP LeadWe are seeking an experienced MEP Associate to join our South & Wales MEP team and play a key role in expanding our capabilities within the Commercial Life Sciences sector. This is a strategic leadership role suited to someone with a proven track record delivering medium–large, technically complex new-build and refurbishment Life Sciences projects, supported by strong client relationships and recognised industry presence.
The successful candidate will contribute to project excellence, client growth, work-winning activity and sector leadership—all within AECOM’s structured Career Pathways framework, which provides opportunities to develop technical, commercial, and leadership capability in the areas that motivate you.
Key Responsibilities:
*Oversee and support the delivery of multiple Life Sciences projects, ensuring technical excellence and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
*Provide authoritative guidance on engineering decisions, applying foresight, innovation, and mature professional judgement.
*Set and maintain technical standards, quality processes, and delivery methodologies.
*Lead and coordinate work-winning activity within the Southeast region, including bid strategy, client presentations and sector positioning.
*Build strong new client relationships while deepening engagement with existing partners.
*Support development and achievement of the regional financial plan and contribute to pipeline strategy.
*Actively contribute to AECOM’s wider UK&I and European Science, Healthcare and Tertiary Education community by sharing best practice, lessons learned and technical expertise.
*Provide specialist input on Life Sciences project requirements such as complex HVAC systems, cleanroom design, compliance frameworks, and sustainable building solutions.
*Mentor, coach and support engineers within the team, helping develop technical competence and career progression.
*Promote a collaborative, inclusive working environment aligned with AECOM’s values.
We are looking for someone with:
*Significant experience delivering complex Life Sciences, healthcare, or highly serviced technical buildings.
*Demonstrable leadership, client-facing, and work-winning capability.
*Strong organisational, negotiation and communication skills.
Qualifications:
*BEng (MEng preferred) in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
*Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Additional Information:
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