We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a London County Council on a long-term (ongoing) contract basis. This is a hybrid role, involving work from home, visits to sites, and time spent at the council’s offices. Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site surveys and inspections
• Prepare detailed reports and technical documentation
• Design and review electrical systems for a range of building types, including:
  • Office buildings
  • Listed and heritage properties
  • Leisure centres and libraries
  • Residential developments

Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills – confident writing reports and leading meetings
• Proven experience in electrical design, specification writing, and contractor management
• In-depth understanding of Building Regulations and relevant standards
• Professional membership (e.g., CIBSE or IET) preferred
• Familiarity with JCT contracts and AutoCAD is an advantage

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector projects while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. Interested? Apply now to be considered for this exciting role with a forward-thinking local authority.

The Client: Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a 150-year history specializing in mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) engineering.  They have grown into one of the most respected firms in the building services engineering sector, known for their focus on sustainable, innovative, and performance-driven design.  Their 1200 employees provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability from a network of 11 national offices and they are frequently recognised in industry awards for sustainability and innovation in low energy buildings, and net zero strategies. The Role: The Cambridge office was established to provide a local presence on projects. They have an abundance of expertise and knowledge that is regularly called upon throughout the firm, mainly within complex engineering sectors such as Science and Research, and Healthcare. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes.  You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed, and profitability is achieved. In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Provide detailed, coordinated and cost-efficient mechanical design advice to our varied client list.
• Tailor a comprehensive service of specifications, calculations and reports.
• Design mechanical engineering systems at the highest level using the latest software design packages.
• Take responsibility for solid technical delivery in your work either alone or as part of a team.
• Look at new ways of working and taking time out for innovation and research ensuring we keep abreast of our competitors.
• Produce calculations, reports and specifications with good written communication skills.
• Attend DTMs/client meetings and site inspections.
• Work with minimal supervision and you may be responsible for your own individual projects. In this role the ability to react efficiently to multiple tasks and tight deadlines is essential.

About You: To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Understanding of all mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach.
• Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Conversant with relevant British Standards.
• Consultancy experience.

My client is Building Services consultancy providing single source solutions to the construction industry, property owners and property managers.  They provide solutions on all aspects of Building Services Commissioning and Client Verification and have been at the forefront of Commissioning Management for over 35 years.  As a result of growth they are looking for a Lead Commissioning Manager to join the team. Responsibilities will include the following:

• Review all commissioning related documentation
• Review the testing and commissioning process and plan
• Identify risks to the project and any potential opportunities
• Review and report against installation progress
• Review trade contractors method statements
• Attend regular commissioning meetings
• Attend off-site and factory witness tests
• Witness system pre-commissioning and setting to work activities
• Witness commissioning activities
• Witness of all integrated system testing
• Witness of all performance / environmental testing
• Witness testing of life safety systems in conjunction with relevant Statutory Authorities
• Provide detailed reports to the client at agreed frequency
• Issue a final summary report to the project team confirming that the services have been correctly installed and commissioned to specification
• Identify any outstanding works, snags or potential latent risks
• System commissionability reviews
• Development of the commissioning plan

When applying for this role as Commissioning Manager you will have skills and/or experience in the following items in order to be successful:

• Degree or HND in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven UK experience in commissioning management.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and integration within building environments.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of British standards and building regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Development of the commissioning programme, including identification of the critical path and construction milestone drivers
• Production and installation monitoring to specification and standards
• Production of monitoring documents to track factory acceptance tests, method statement production, testing, commissioning and final acceptance and sign-off

Client: Full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting firm. Founded in 1898, headquartered in the USA with a global presence of 75 offices worldwide and employing c10,000 staff. Specialising in providing comprehensive solutions for a variety of industries, including energy, aerospace, water, transportation, environmental, and industrial sectors. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions and offer a wide range of services, from conceptual design and detailed engineering to construction management and ongoing operations support. With a reputation for excellence they are renowned for their client focused approach and have a proven track record of delivering complex projects worldwide. As a 100% employee-owned company, it emphasizes a strong culture of collaboration, professional growth, and community involvement, creating an environment where employees are empowered to lead and make a lasting impact on the projects they work on. Role: This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office.  The contract is a 6 month duration and it has the potential to become a permanent position. Digital Delivery Specialist is responsible for all BIM-related services and conducts the main BIM quality check review. The BIM Coordinator serves as the main contact for all BIM matters within the project team. This role acts as the interface between the Discipline BIM Lead(s), Design Team Leads, and the Digital Delivery Manager. Additionally, the Digital Delivery Specialist assists the Digital Delivery Manager in collecting the Management-relevant BIM documents required to kick off the project such as BEP and client requirements. Responsibilities also include providing models coordination of individual discipline(s), coordinating with discipline BIM leads and across trades, reviewing services, maintaining task lists, updating BIM issues identified during model coordination, and organizing the communication strategy necessary for this purpose. Main job tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and updating BIM Execution Plan (BEP) in collaboration with the Digital Delivery Manager, Client, and BIM project stakeholders.
• Implementation of BIM methodology in the project according to the Project's BIM requirements, BEP and in line with ISO 19650 standards.
• Regular, comprehensive review of model quality and compliance with BIM requirements established in the BIM Manual/Standards.
• Regular preparation of quality check reports and status reports based on the BIM data transfer.
• Conceptualizing and implementing project-specific training as needed.
• Organizing, initiating, and documenting BIM meetings.
• Organizing test runs to validate model contents.
• BIM coordination and management for complete BIM implementation in the project.
• Managing and updating BIM issues on the BIM collaboration platform.
• Serving as an interface and maintaining ongoing coordination between the Digital Delivery Manager and Discipline BIM Leads.
• Ensuring timely and complete delivery of BIM services.
• Developing BIM models and maintaining model coordination space within the ACC.
• Initial BIM model set-up for new projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of BIM experience in the architectural, engineering, consulting or construction industry.
• The candidate should have an appreciation for design across multiple disciplines in building industry.
• Understands traditional project deliverables and ISO19650 standards/project delivery.
• Understands digital delivery software and standards. Must have good knowledge in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), REVIT and NAVIS.
• Ability to integrate multiple BIM models across various software platforms.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to execute and integrate detail design projects up to construction.
• Possess analytical skills and should be able to multi-task by implementing proper delegation in a team environment.

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.

Client: Multi-disciplinary engineering and construction organisation providing architectural design, all engineering disciplines, project management and consulting.  Their 14,000+ employees are delivering critical infrastructure internationally from a network of 75 global offices. Description: The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.  

• Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree. and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Client: Multi-disciplinary engineering and construction organisation providing architectural design, all engineering disciplines, project management and consulting.  Their 14,000+ employees are delivering critical infrastructure internationally from a network of 75 global offices. Description: The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Lead mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare mechanical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings, data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of mechanical systems.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the mechanical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related degree and 7 years mechanical engineering experience.
• or master’s degree in mechanical engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License / Chartership preferred.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
• Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.

We have a requirement for an Electrical Design Engineer to join and assist an independent design constancy in London on a contract basis. As an Electrical Design Engineer you will be responsible for the designs across several client projects. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplined team. You will be responsible for the following:

• Some direct work with the client from concept/feasibility stage
• Conduct initial and detailed designs on major large scale projects
• Cable calculations, Lighting calculations and power distribution.
• Electrical Designs on several projects across different sectors

To be successful when applying for the role you will possess the following skills and/or experience:

• Electrical Design (Building Services) Engineering experience
• Knowledge of British Standards and Building regulations
• Good communication skills, both oral and written

Leading global professional services PLC company. As their business grows and continues to develop, they are looking to reinforce the Building Services team with the appointment of an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer in their Manchester office. This role will suit an experienced mechanical engineer who is looking to develop and progress in an environment where your efforts and talent are recognised. This is an exciting time for them, and they can offer the right individual the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with Blue-Chip Developers in a friendly and vibrant team. What you'll be doing: In this role you will produce detailed design calculations and sketches in accordance with the project requirements and as such a sound knowledge of technical engineering design relevant to the role is required - liaising with both Senior Engineers and Engineering Technicians regarding design and drawing as part of this dynamic team that believes in absolute delivery. Work will typically be undertaken in conjunction with a Mechanical Associate assisting in the survey, design, specification, and contract administration process of the projects. The work will be a mixture of survey, design work, office-based project administration, and site attendances.

• Carrying out detailed Mechanical Building Services Design Engineering on new build and refurbishment construction projects.
• Assist senior staff in feasibility studies, concept, and scheme design stages.
• Attend design team meetings alongside other staff members.
• Inspect and report on mechanical building services systems.
• Undertake Mechanical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings, and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meet legislative and health and safety requirements.
• Utilise Building Services software for calculations.
• 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 Mechanical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors.
• Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, value engineering workshops, and risk workshops as required by the project in conjunction with more senior staff.

Who we're looking for: To be successful in this role you will most likely have a degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering and experience commensurate with the underpinning and knowledge requirements for Incorporated Engineer aligned to either IMechE or CIBSE requirements. Ability to design principle mechanical systems taken from a concept level of design through to detailed design (BSRIA BG6 Stage 4A) including:

• Ventilation design
• Chilled water
• Comfort Cooling design
• Domestic hot and cold water systems / Public Health
• Heating systems
• Above Ground drainage
• HVAC control principles
• Use of  Hevacomp / IES or equivalent
• Ability to view and interpret drawings in AutoCAD
• Understanding of Building Regulations Part L compliance associated with the systems above
• Use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Senior Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer required to join a multi-award winning consultancy in Central London (City). They provide design and project management across some of the most complex projects within the commercial sector and work with a number of high-profile clients and brands across the UK and Europe. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a Building Services background to join their busy team on a contract basis (outside ir35). As the Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will need 5 years + of consultancy design experience with extensive exposure to project delivery in the commercial fit-out and refurbishment sector. You must be fully proficient using Hevacomp & IES and should be able to demonstrate solid experience of HVAC design in buildings. The key requirements of this role include:

• A Mechanical engineering or Building Services degree
• Proven track record of delivering projects within set time frames
• Experience of designing to British standards
• Strong communication skills
• Proven team player