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• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  London - London Bridge, SE1

  to £65,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  The Client: Leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy provide a comprehensive range of services across the built environment, including Architecture, Building Information Management (BIM), Building Safety, Engineering, Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Surveying, Sustainability, and more.  They have been established for 80 years and employ c300 staff across 6 UK locations delivering award winning projects across all major sectors.  The Role: They are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on the refurbishment, upgrade, and decarbonisation of existing buildings, and requires a practical, client-facing engineer who thrives in both technical and on-site environments. You’ll play a key role in the delivery of mechanical engineering services from feasibility through to detailed design and construction. What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead mechanical engineering design for projects involving HVAC, domestic water services, and renewable energy systems in existing buildings.
  • Conduct condition surveys, asset assessments, and lifecycle costing.
  • Deliver decarbonisation analysis, energy audits, and retrofit strategy development.
  • Produce technical reports, specifications, and feasibility studies.
  • Undertake detailed engineering calculations to inform design and decision-making.
  • Liaise with contractors, clients, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Fulfil Contract Administrator duties including managing valuations, contractor performance, and change control procedures.
  • Apply knowledge of contract management, especially JCT contracts.
  • Conduct regular site inspections, oversee commissioning, and support issue resolution.
  • Collaborate closely with electrical engineers, architects, sustainability specialists, and quantity surveyors.
  • Mentor and support the development of junior engineering staff.

  Qualifications:

  • Building Services Engineering qualification
  • Actively working towards chartership (IMechE or CIBSE preferred)

  Experience:

  • Proven experience in mechanical design, delivery, and project leadership on existing building projects.
  • Familiarity with maintenance contracts, including performance monitoring and lifecycle planning.
  • Demonstrated experience writing and contributing to procurement documentation for public or private sector projects.
  • Proficiency in writing technical reports, developing specifications, drawings, calculations and conducting feasibility studies.
  • Extensive experience working within the social housing sector, as well as across a broad range of public sector environments, including educational facilities (e.g. schools and academies), healthcare buildings, and commercial properties. This includes a strong understanding of the specific challenges, compliance requirements, and stakeholder engagement needs associated with these settings—such as budgetary constraints, phased works in occupied premises, and alignment with government or local authority frameworks and funding criteria.
  • Experience in asset data collection, including on-site surveys to identify and log mechanical and electrical systems, capturing equipment condition, operational status, and compliance with relevant standards to support lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, and investment decisions.
  • Knowledge of construction risks, including how to identify and manage them effectively across project stages.
  • Experienced in reporting resource and financial information to Partners and senior management, ensuring visibility on project performance and forecasts.

  Knowledge:

  • Thorough understanding of building services systems including HVAC, hot and cold water, and controls.
  • Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guides, BREEAM, and other sustainability frameworks.
  • Experience with maintenance contract planning and service level agreements.
  • Familiarity with public procurement processes, contract law, and compliant documentation.
  • Familiarity with energy and carbon reduction strategies, including low/zero carbon technologies.
  • Contract knowledge, particularly JCT forms of contract and contract administration processes.
  • Understanding of government funding schemes

  Skills:

  • Strong communication skills – able to lead client meetings and present complex information clearly.
  • Analytical thinking – capable of problem-solving and value engineering on live projects.
  • Proficient in relevant software such as AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite. An understanding of Revit and IES is desirable.
  • Effective time and resource management, with a proven ability to deliver to deadlines.
  • Collaborative team player with leadership capability and mentoring experience.

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• Intermediate Electrical Engineer

  Surrey London - Croydon, Surrey or London, SE1

  to £45,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: A dynamic and forward-thinking property consultancy, working at the intersection of development, planning, sales, and strategic advice. They partner with landowners, developers, and investors to unlock value and deliver high-quality outcomes across residential and mixed-use projects. You will be joining an employee‑owned company where you share in their success, have a real voice, enjoy profit‑sharing, and thrive in a collaborative, people‑first culture built for long‑term stability and growth. Known for their commercial insight and hands-on approach, they pride themselves on combining technical expertise with a collaborative, people-first culture. Their team works closely with clients throughout the full lifecycle of a project, offering tailored solutions rather than one-size-fits-all advice. Ambition, integrity, and teamwork underpin everything they do.  They offer a supportive environment where individuals are trusted, encouraged to take responsibility, and given the opportunity to grow their skills and careers while contributing to meaningful projects.   Role:

  • Work shall generally be in conjunction with a Senior Electrical Engineer or Associate assisting in the survey, design, specification and contract administration process. The aim is to increase the design, construction and practical knowledge of the individual to achieve Senior Engineer status. The work would be a mixture of survey, design work, CAD work, office-based project administration and site attendances generally in conjunction with a Senior Engineer. It is expected that the individual would be able to undertake smaller projects with less Senior Engineer involvement after a period of employment with the company.
  • Utilise Amtech and Dialux software for calculations. Undertake basic calculations on cable sizing, lighting selections etc.
  • Undertake Electrical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other Client design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements Produce marked up drawings for CAD by others or direct CAD design drawings for issue. Select and specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to Electrical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors.
  • Assist Senior Engineers in the preparation of budget costs i.e. obtaining quotations from manufacturers for plant and equipment.
  • Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, Value Engineering Workshops, Risk Workshops etc as required by the project in conjunction with Senior Engineers.
  • Attend site as part of the construction phase activities of projects and participate in site meetings. Assist in the preparation of snagging lists, valuations (if required) and end of defects inspections as required. We utilise a web and phone based Snagging App software called Insite Teams for snagging and defects inspections.
  • Undertake surveys and reports for the company in conjunction with a Senior Engineer including Feasibility studies, and Condition Surveys and generate reports meeting the company report format.
  • Work in conjunction with other staff members on design work as part of an overall project team.
  • Participate in the QA Review process for projects which is undertaken throughout the project design and construction process.
  • Advise Clients and other designers on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint.
  • Participate in the tender review process with others and assists in providing recommendation reports for the appointment of Contractors.
  • Work attire shall be smart, suitable for business. When attending meetings on construction sites then more casual clothing is acceptable. PPE is provided (hi-vis vest, hard hat, gloves and glasses) and site boots shall be purchased by the individual and reimbursed via expenses.
  • Participate in the Staff Review process which is undertaken on an annual basis.
  • Complete the company timesheets system on a weekly basis to record time worked on specific project tasks.
  • Undertake CPD training to continue your education and training.
  • Participate in the health and review process within the company and adhere to the Health and Safety procedures in place.

    The Company has a Benefits package which includes:-

  • Workplace Pension scheme with an Employer contribution of 3% and Employee contribution of 5%.
  • Salary Sacrifice on Pensions
  • 2 x Life Insurance (via Metlife)
  • Health Insurance (via Vitality)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • The Company is an Employee Owned Trust (EOT) and so has a bonus scheme which is percentage based upon the total salary bill.

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• Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer – Operational Assets

  West Midlands - Birmingham

  to £65,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: The client is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy, delivering intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges across the built environment, throughout the UK and internationally. They provide a comprehensive range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security, and sustainability. Their highly skilled teams combine technical excellence with problem-solving expertise to bring buildings to life, ensuring exceptional design quality and operational performance that meets the needs of the communities they serve. The client is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where individuals can realise their full potential. Employees benefit from a culture that promotes wellbeing, professional development, and individuality. Their benefits package includes a 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, structured professional and technical development programmes, private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Their ambition is to empower everyone to develop their knowledge, perform at their best, and enjoy meaningful and rewarding careers. Role: The client has an exciting opportunity for a Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer to join their Operational Assets team, based in their Birmingham office. This role is ideally suited to individuals who are passionate about existing buildings, enjoy developing innovative and pragmatic solutions to complex operational challenges, and are motivated by using real-time building data to help drive progress towards net-zero outcomes. The newly established Operational Assets team brings together property consultants, design engineers, and data-led building performance specialists to deliver a holistic service offering across the full building lifecycle. The team works closely with clients to embed themselves within asset portfolios, developing sustainable roadmaps and supporting projects from concept through implementation and ongoing operation. With a strong track record across the Residential, Commercial, and Healthcare sectors, the team continues to expand to meet growing market demand. This collaborative, highly skilled group delivers technically robust and commercially valuable outcomes for clients. Responsibilities: In this key and varied role, the successful candidate will:

  • Secure new projects and support both existing and new clients, assisting the regional lead with delivery planning and team strategy.
  • Lead work delivery, organisational support, and team growth to support regional and local client requirements.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical supervision to colleagues.
  • Collaborate closely with other teams and discipline leads to ensure efficient project delivery and workload planning.
  • Recruit, train, and develop team members, supporting long-term succession planning and professional growth.
  • Undertake detailed design, technical specification, and site monitoring activities.
  • Monitor commissioning processes and deliver post-occupancy engineering services.
  • Prepare technical documentation including feasibility studies, condition surveys, and investigative reports.
  • Liaise directly with clients, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and project management skills.

  The role involves leading small to medium-sized projects, typically valued up to several million pounds, and providing technical support to asset owners, landlords, managing agents, project managers, and end users. The project portfolio is primarily UK-based, with occasional international opportunities. Operational Assets – Core Service Areas: The team operates across three primary service streams:

  1. Decarbonisation, Performance Improvement & Energy Reduction - Delivering energy efficiency, building performance enhancement, and net-zero strategies through pragmatic engineering solutions and emerging technologies, from strategic planning to implementation.
  2. Design - Specialising in complex existing buildings across all RIBA stages, delivering creative and sustainable design solutions that modernise and enhance building services systems to meet current standards and operational demands.
  3. Property Consultancy - Providing technical advisory services to support property management, asset operation, and transactional processes, including:

  • Technical due diligence (vendor and pre-acquisition)
  • Dilapidations surveys
  • Planned preventative maintenance reporting
  • Licences to Alter
  • Maintenance inspections
  • Validation management
  • Asset registers
  • Troubleshooting
  • Energy optimisation surveys
  • EPC assessments

  Projects span a diverse range of sectors including Commercial Offices, Retail, Residential, Education, Healthcare, Justice, Defence, Heritage, Industrial, and Technology. Requirements: To succeed in this role, candidates will ideally demonstrate:

  • Chartered status or progress towards chartership as a qualified design engineer.
  • Strong experience working on refurbishment and fit-out projects within existing buildings.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of building data analytics and metering systems.
  • Proven experience in performance specification, detailed design, contract administration, and site supervision.
  • Broad knowledge of building services engineering, with strong expertise in a primary discipline and sound understanding of secondary disciplines.
  • Solid working knowledge of UK and relevant EU regulations, standards, and design guidance.
  • Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build long-term client relationships.
  • Demonstrable experience in work-winning and team leadership.

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