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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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• Senior Mechanical Engineer – Critical Systems

  London Hybrid - City, EC1

  to £70,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  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.

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• Senior Electrical Engineer

  London - City, EC3

  to £42 per hour (Outside ir35)

  Contract

  Senior Electrical 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 Electrical Design Engineer with a Building Services background to join their busy team on a contract basis (outside ir35). As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will need 5 years + consultancy design experience with extensive exposure to project delivery in the commercial fit-out and refurbishment sector. You must be fully proficient using Amtech & Dialux and should be able to demonstrate solid experience of lighting & power design in buildings. The key requirements of this role include:

  • Electrical engineering degree
  • Proven track record of delivering projects within set time frames
  • Experience of designing to British standards
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Enthusiastic and driven team player

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