Hertfordshire

The Company: Inter disciplinary construction consultancy established for 60 years with 6 UK offices servicing projects across a variety of sectors up to £40m in value and an impressive portfolio of blue chip clients. The Role:

• Lead building services design projects within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborating with other disciplines to deliver complete scheme designs.
• Take ownership of resolving technical challenges and troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Stay up to date of advancements in building services technology and industry trends, applying knowledge to drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and processes.

Duties:

• Proficient in undertaking design work through all RIBA Stages including feasibility report, concept designs, spatial coordination, detailed design, construction monitoring, and handover.
• Ensuring compliance with UK building regulations, codes, and standards.
• Provide expertise in selecting and specifying mechanical equipment, materials and components, considering factors like performance, cost, and sustainability goals.
• Delivering or inputting into decarbonisation, sustainability and net-zero carbon strategies.

Skills and requirements:

• Accredited Building Services degree and significant experience in a similar role.
• Working towards IEng of CEng with CIBSE, IET or IMechE.
• Ability to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the role.
• Excellent communication with ability to articulate complicated issues to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally, and then use this to strengthen client relationships.
• Ambition and willingness to learn while demonstrating a high level of diligence and organisational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of British Standards, codes of practice and relevant design guidance and standards.
• Software experience: - AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux/Relux, Trimble Pro-Design, Bluebeam

Knowledge of:

• Electrical systems design: LV distribution, small power, general and emergency lighting, containment, fire detection and alarm, security detection and alarm, access control, CCTV and lightning protection.
• Electrical design calculations: cable sizing and lighting calculations.
• Building codes and standards.
• Energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Construction materials and methods.
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Market leading annual leave options
• Agile/hybrid working policy
• Innovative training and development program
• Pension
• Private healthcare

Client: Successful sustainability-driven MEPH consultancy that helps to design, deliver and manage technical engineering solutions to the built environment. They have an enviable client base of blue-chip international companies, including global property advisors, institutional fund managers and facilities management organisations. They deliver asset performance management through applied building physics and traditional MEP consultancy, using a ‘software first’ approach. A team of intelligent, passionate and dedicated professionals who are all experts in their fields. Their approach is to provide an exceptional level of service, delivered by experienced professionals, whilst ensuring solutions are practical, simple to understand and tailored to each client’s specific requirements. Role: To support growth in the business, they are seeking a highly motivated and talented Intermediate Electrical Engineer. This position offers a very exciting opportunity to work with high-profile blue-chip companies delivering a broad spectrum of sustainability services. This is a fantastic opportunity to join in a role that offers great career potential. Passion and a determination to deliver excellence are essential qualities, as is a commercially astute and innovative approach to delivering client solutions. The role is hybrid working (depending on the geographic location of the successful candidate). UK-wide travel will be required, as will periodic attendance to our head office located in Shrewsbury, West-Midlands. Responsibilities: This is a varied and exciting opportunity for an experienced Intermediate Electrical Engineer who has the drive and passion to make an immediate impact on a small, growing business. The core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Design of low-voltage electrical installations, typically working from RIBA work-stage 0 to 5.
• Working with the team on the design of electrical infrastructures, to include cable sizing, load calculations, and marking up general arrangement/layout drawings.
• Work with the team to develop real building lifecycle and upgrade strategies contributing to improved energy performance.
• Delivery of sustainability accreditations and supporting documentation (such as BREEAM).
• Supporting the delivery of energy efficiency solutions to clients to reduce operational costs and improve building asset ratings.
• Supporting project teams by way of quality monitoring of contractor design/development, calculations, and their physical installations.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of three years industry experience working in building services electrical design.
• Formal qualifications in electrical design. A degree is not essential providing a track record of practical training and qualification has been completed.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to recognise and solve problems.
• Ability to coordinate electrical requirements with associated MEP skillsets/requirements.
• Highly articulate and numerate.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and drive within complex and agile team structures.
• Ability to prepare technical specification documents, such as scoping of works.
• Ability to contribute to written reports and presentations for a diverse range of audiences.
• An autonomous approach, with the capability of planning one’s own workload (recognising deadlines) and communicating effectively.
• Good IT skills (Word/Excel/Microsoft Office).
• Full UK driving licence.

Desired Skills:

• Membership of a professional engineering body (such as MCIBSE or MIET).
• Experience in the design of fire safety systems.
• Experience in the design of low-voltage switch panel systems.
• Experience in the design of building energy management systems (BEMS) and control panels/control strategies.
• Proficient in software packages such as Amtech and Autocad/Revit.

Benefits:

• Work as part of a small, close-knit team of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals.
• Opportunity to work with large, blue chip clients.
• Excellent ongoing professional development support, with training allowance.
• An incredibly varied role, with lots of opportunity to make a difference to different areas of the business.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus public holiday entitlement. Employee pension scheme (after qualifying period).
• Company health care scheme (after qualifying period).
• Discretionary bonus

Our client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy, offering a wide variety of engineering and sustainability services, together with complementary specialisms, from locations across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and North Africa. With more than 1,200 experts across 29 global locations, all demonstrating a passion for designing innovative, sustainable engineering solutions that have a positive impact on people and the planet. They are now looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Critical Systems team, leading design and delivery of high-quality mechanical systems in an efficient and sustainable way on technically challenging projects across data centres, commercial buildings, and other complex infrastructure environments. What You’ll Do

• Manage projects and coordinate engineering activities to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Produce and review designs, technical specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to achieve integrated design solutions.
• Attend client and site meetings, providing technical insight and proactive communication.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• Promote best practice in health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.

About You

• Technically capable and collaborative engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable, forward-thinking mechanical design.
• A degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (Chartered or working towards).
• Strong experience in mechanical building services design consultancy.
• Proven ability to manage projects and guide junior team members.
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with great communication skills.
• An interest in high-performance buildings and critical environments (data centre experience a plus, but not essential—training provided).

Why Join You’ll be part of a business that values:

• Creativity – thinking differently and designing better solutions.
• Collaboration – sharing ideas and building lasting relationships.
• Excellence – striving to exceed expectations on every project.
• Integrity – being honest, reliable, and kind in everything we do.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Structured development and mentoring.
• Opportunities for chartership and continued learning.
• A genuinely supportive global workplace culture.

The Company: The Company was founded in 1983 in South Africa. The company is very strong in leisure, education, commercial, retail and residential sectors of the market. The Company employs circa 20 employees, and although a relatively small Company punches well above its weight in terms of projects undertaken. Project values have varied from £4million to £200million in terms of construction value. They have won national and international awards for some of its projects and has established itself as a leader in low carbon and renewable technologies and low energy buildings. The type of work is varied; for instance they have written the technical guidance for Sport England wet and dry sports centres and partnered with a number of local authorities and main contractors. The design work varies from developing concept designs to Stage 3 for planning purposes to fully detailed design, contract and construction drawings. The candidate will report directly to the Director. The candidate joins the company in the midst of exciting times, with a strong order book and growth opportunities. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills and ultimately manage their own projects, which will include managing a team of engineers, building physicist and technicians. Qualifications and experience:

• British citizen or in possession of the right to work in the UK
• Degree qualified in electrical engineering
• From 2 years’ experience to senior engineer working as electrical (building services) design engineer (preferably in in the UK)
• Good design skills
• Preferential but not essential experience:
  • Working knowledge of wiring regulations BS 7671
  • Working knowledge of relevant British Standards
  • Experience in Education, leisure, residential, and mixed use sectors
  • Familiarity with BREEAM, and implications for M&E design
  • Revit MEP

Job Description: The engineer will be required to deal with projects predominantly in the South-East from concept/feasibility stage, through design and construction to commissioning and handover under the guidance of a director. Skills that will be developed include but are not limited to the following:

• Lighting calculations
• Cable calculations
• Part L Compliance checking
• Detail development of concept designs to include equipment selection and specification etc
• Design and specification of renewable technologies
• Liaison with utility companies for new and diversion of existing services
• Liaison with architects, clients, structural engineers and contractors
• Project Management
• Site inspections

Benefits:

• Private medical aid for the individual and immediate family
• Company pension fund with Aviva (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Travel costs for business covered
• Annual leave 25 days / annum (30 days after 5 years service)
• WFH up to 2 days per week, to be agreed with line manager
• Hours of work 08h30 to 17h00 with 1 hour for lunch
• Mobile Phone allowance

An independent specialist MEP engineering consultancy established in 2005.   Join a dynamic team of c30 experienced engineers and designers providing innovative and sustainable solutions for a range of projects across various sectors, in the UK and Internationally. The firm is independently owned by the Directors and employees, all based together in one office, supporting each other without corporate interference or distractions irrelevant to project delivery.  They can provide technical support when needed but otherwise trust employees to independently manage their workload. Approximately two thirds of their turnover is derived from overseas projects, having undertaken projects in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Russia, Vietnam, Germany, UAE, Angola and the Bahamas.  Their key sectors are commercial offices, mixed use developments, luxury hotels, concert halls, theatres and airports. As a Senior Public Health Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the plumbing design solutions on complex projects from initial concept through to final delivery, represent the business in front of clients and architects, and provide mentorship and guidance to more junior team members. Responsibilities:

• Lead the public health design on complex and large-scale UK and International projects across a range of sectors, including commercial, residential, education, healthcare and industrial.
• Manage the delivery of public health design solutions in accordance with British Standards and relevant codes of practice.
• Produce detailed public health designs and specifications for projects, ensuring compliance with performance requirements and energy efficiency standards.
• Undertake detailed calculations and simulations to validate the public health design solutions.
• Attend site visits and meetings with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and design team members to ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Mentor junior engineers to ensure their development and provide technical guidance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging public health design technologies and practices.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified.
• Minimum of 5 years' UK experience in public health design engineering within the building services industry.
• Ideally Chartered Engineer status.
• Knowledge and experience of British Standards and relevant codes of practice.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

An independent specialist MEP engineering consultancy established in 2005.   Join a dynamic team of c30 experienced engineers and designers providing innovative and sustainable solutions for a range of projects across various sectors, in the UK and Internationally. The firm is independently owned by the Directors and employees, all based together in one office, supporting each other without corporate interference or distractions irrelevant to project delivery.  They can provide technical support when needed but otherwise trust employees to independently manage their workload. Approximately two thirds of their turnover is derived from overseas projects, having undertaken projects in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Russia, Vietnam, Germany, UAE, Angola and the Bahamas.  Their key sectors are commercial offices, mixed use developments, luxury hotels, concert halls, theatres and airports. In your role as the Mechanical Engineer, you will be expected to own, manage, and deliver electrical projects. You will be responsible for the full design from inception to commissioning and final delivery. As part of the role, you will be expected to: Responsibilities:

•  Assist in the design and coordination of mechanical building services systems.
• Produce detailed design drawings and specifications.
• Assist in the selection of appropriate materials and equipment.
• Attend site visits and liaise with contractors and clients.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the engineering team.

Requirements:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Knowledge of mechanical building services design principles.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other design software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £49,000 + benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with experienced engineers and gain valuable experience.
• Exposure to a variety of projects across different sectors.
• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Europe’s leading design, engineering, and regulatory consultancy organisation with c22,000 staff operating from 14 European countries, including 14 UK branches they design, and plan sustainable communities, infrastructure, and environments in 70 countries worldwide generating sales of £2.3 billion.  The organisation is united by a commitment to collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and creating a positive impact on the shape of tomorrow for generations to come. Their Building Services team require a Mechanical Engineer to take responsibility for the mechanical services and the overall coordination of all services of a wide variety of projects. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary design team for several clients covering a range of activities from project feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. This exciting role will involve leading teams working on demanding large-scale projects both in the UK and potentially overseas. Working closely with clients, architects and other members of the professional team you will take an active role in establishing the brief, leading the design and developing potential solutions in order to assist in delivering high quality projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. To succeed in this role, you should be proactive and able to work on your own initiative. You will have the ability and drive to move to the next level in your career after an appropriate period. Requirements:

• A mechanical engineering degree.
• Proven track record of delivering projects within set time frames.
• Experience of designing to British standards.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven team player.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
• Take responsibility for personal development.
• Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
• Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors.

Client: Europe’s leading design, engineering, and regulatory consultancy organisation with c22,000 staff operating from 14 European countries, including 14 UK branches they design, and plan sustainable communities, infrastructure, and environments in 70 countries worldwide generating sales of £2.3 billion.  The organisation is united by a commitment to collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and creating a positive impact on the shape of tomorrow for generations to come. They are currently looking for a BIM Revit Coordinator to join their Building Services team in London. Their Building Services teams have a reputation for innovative design solutions and are committed to delivering efficient outcomes that create healthy buildings, and healthy spaces, that benefit the people who will live and work within them. Their success in technical innovation involves working closely with academic, industry, and research institutions. Role:                     You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values professional growth and embraces new ideas.   They operate a friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are empowered to think creatively, share knowledge, and take responsibility for delivering practical solutions that make a meaningful difference. The team are working on a large number of prestigious high-rise developments in London and you will provide 3D modelling on a range of complex building services. Duties are varied but include the following:

• Producing CAD deliverables to relevant BIM standards in compliance with companies Information Management System.
• Producing drawings and schedules to relevant standards.
• Liaising with team leaders, project managers and engineers from various disciplines.
• Working on your own initiative and managing projects to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Working in close collaboration with other team members in other disciplines.

 Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a Building Services Engineering environment.
• Demonstrable experience in using AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and Navisworks.
• The ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with Clients and other team members and to produce written documents in clear English.
• The ability to understand the needs of a project and manage your time effectively.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience of using Solibri would be advantageous.

Europe’s leading design, engineering, and regulatory consultancy organisation with c22,000 staff operating from 14 European countries, including 14 UK branches they design, and plan sustainable communities, infrastructure, and environments in 70 countries worldwide generating sales of £2.3 billion.  The organisation is united by a commitment to collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and creating a positive impact on the shape of tomorrow for generations to come. Their Building Services team require an Electrical Engineer to take responsibility for the electrical services and the overall coordination of all services of a wide variety of projects. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary design team for several clients covering a range of activities from project feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. This exciting role will involve leading teams working on demanding large-scale projects both in the UK and potentially overseas. Working closely with clients, architects and other members of the professional team you will take an active role in establishing the brief, leading the design and developing potential solutions in order to assist in delivering high quality projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. To succeed in this role, you should be proactive and able to work on your own initiative. You will have the ability and drive to move to the next level in your career after an appropriate period. Experience and Qualifications required

• An electrical engineering degree.
• Proven track record of delivering projects within set time frames.
• Experience of software’s including Amtech and Dialux/Relux.
• Experience of designing to British standards.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven team player.

Qualities required

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
• Take responsibility for personal development.
• Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
• Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors.

Client: Multi disciplinary collective of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. Designing at every scale from city masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist, bespoke light and acoustic installations. They are placemakers who work at every stage of the design process from visioning to briefing to design, delivery and operation. They respond to the demands of their dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross-discipline design thinking that spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment and enhances social value.  They fuse their passion for architecture and engineering with user-centred design and large-scale infrastructure projects to deliver world-class solutions for better, more prosperous places. Description: They are seeking an intermediate electrical building services engineers to join their dynamic team – people who revel in the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects in a stimulating, inter-disciplinary design studio. You will have a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects in sectors including workplace, healthcare, education, historic, leisure and residential. About you

• Degree qualified, preferably to Masters level
• Full Member of CIBSE, EI or equivalent, or working towards full membership
• Working towards Chartership
• Possess excellent communication skills and capable of conveying your passion for building services engineering to clients, other professions, and the team
• Have detailed knowledge of the design of electrical building services systems and a keen interest in passive design techniques, sustainable environmental solutions and renewable energy technologies
• Knowledgeable and experienced in using front end design tools such as Dialux, Amtech / Electrical OM, and are fully CAD and IT literate
• Capable of designing within a Revit environment and a desire to develop these skills
• Successfully designed projects across a range of scales and sectors
• Results driven, enjoy challenging opportunities, have a positive attitude and are resourceful.  You will have a high degree of integrity, professional ethics, respect and sense of responsibility

The Offer: They offer a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of their skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a stimulating working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement.