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• Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

  Buckinghamshire - Princes Risborough

  to £45,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  A well established, independent firm of building services consulting engineers, founded in 1984 and operating across the UK and Europe. The company delivers a comprehensive range of engineering and consultancy services to the property and construction sectors, supporting projects from initial feasibility through to completion. With a multidisciplinary team, the business provides expertise in mechanical, electrical and public health engineering, alongside energy consultancy, sustainability strategies, building modelling and project management. Their work spans a wide variety of sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and leisure developments. The company is director-owned, enabling a collaborative and client-focused approach, with senior leadership closely involved in project delivery. A strong emphasis is placed on innovation, sustainability and delivering practical, high-quality engineering solutions, supported by expertise in areas such as BREEAM, energy performance and decarbonisation. The company combines technical excellence with a personable, team-oriented culture, offering employees the opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects within a supportive and well-established consultancy.  

  • You will be part of a team to prepare detailed engineering designs in a various sectors including commercial, retail, residential, healthcare and schools in the UK and EU.
  • Skill set required is the use of Auto Cad and 3D Revit. Design software packages training will be given where required.  Ideally some knowledge of IEVSE would be beneficial.
  • Qualifications ideally degree educated but other qualifications and experienced will be considered.

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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

  London - London Bridge, SE1

  to £60,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: Mechanical & Electrical Building Services consulting practice founded in 1988.   Operating in the healthcare, education, commercial and residential care sectors they adopt a design philosophy based on low energy consumption and long term building sustainability. Role:

  • Undertake mechanical 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 Specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to mechanical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors.
  • Take the lead role for the company, where necessary, on projects.
  • Prepare budget costs for schemes and maintain these during the design stage of a project. Issue a pre-tender estimate to the QS (if part of the project remit). Obtain assistance from Associate Engineers where required.
  • Comment on mechanical services valuations during the construction process.
  • Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, Value Engineering Workshops, Risk Workshops etc as required by the project.
  • Attend site as part of the construction phase activities of projects and participate in site meetings. Undertake snagging, preparation of snagging lists, valuations (if required) and end of defects inspections as required. When undertaking valuations where we are acting as Lead Consultant these are normally undertaken on a monthly basis and include the preparation of Certificates and Valuation paperwork for submission to the Client to allow payment authorisation.
  • Undertake surveys and reports for the company including Feasibility studies, and Condition Surveys and generate reports meeting the company report format.
  • Undertake presentations for projects relating to mechanical services.
  • 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.
  • Utilise Cymap Building Services software for steady state calculations.
  • Utilise TAS software/engage with an external modelling company for thermal modelling in conjunction with other members of staff where required for projects needing these calculations. Assist in developing/updating a standard set of output documents and calculations for tender issue.
  • Champion the use of BIM, Revit and TAS for mechanical and electrical services design work in the office.
  • Undertake tender reviews and provide recommendation reports for the appointment of Contractors. This shall be either in conjunction with other Design Team members where required.
  • Work in conjunction with other staff members on design work as part of an overall project team. In particular work with the junior members of staff to support the project and to assist in their development.
  • 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.
  • Develop Client relationships with the aim to obtain repeat business for the company.

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