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• Junior Mechanical Engineer

  Surrey - Croydon

  to £40,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  The Client: Multi-disciplinary Building Services consultant founded in 1997 offering the full range of MEP services nationwide from their 4 UK offices.  Senior staff drive projects from feasibility through to delivery across a diverse range of sectors from data centres and retail outlets, to care homes, schools and offices. The Role: Providing design and technical advice on projects for the respective discipline. Provide a professional and technical consulting and design service to the client encompassing of, but not limited to, site surveys, meetings, feasibility studies, due diligence, design, technical reports and specifications, commissioning, and defects inspections. Assist with multiple projects in a co-ordinated manner, meeting project deadlines and cost requirements. Work under the clear direction of others and interpret the needs of a project where applicable, take a discipline lead role on smaller projects as required.

  • Work in co-ordination with all other design team members, internal and external and provide excellent client care and reporting throughout the whole project life cycle.
  • Understand the project appointment and scope of work following a briefing and be aware of any limitations of the duties on different projects.
  • Have an understanding of project costs and the impact of designs and recommendations on the overall budget for the scheme and monitor time against these costs.
  • Take ownership of your workload to meet agreed timescales and deliverables.
  • Attend meetings as required to represent the discipline and be able to convey other disciplines on behalf of the Company.
  • Communicate proactively and professionally with internal and external project teams and clients when required, attending meetings in a professional manner.
  • Arrange and carry out site surveys as required and prepare the appropriate reports.
  • Demonstrate and deliver acceptable technical and report writing skills.
  • Deal with day-to-day queries from site related to the specific discipline and report to the client or via a senior member of the project team as required.
  • Carry out condition surveys for the specified discipline for combining into an overall report for the client.
  • Contribute to the overall feasibility study for projects for the specified discipline.
  • As required produce designs, calculations, room data sheets, equipment schedules and specifications and other technical information as required to meet the agreed project stage / level, and coordinate these with others in conjunction with the CAD Department.
  • Understand project risks and produce combined MEP Residual Risk Reports in accordance with the CDM regulations with input from other disciplines and team members as required.
  • Promote sustainability and energy efficiency within designs and recommendation and discuss the appropriate systems to implement with the senior team members.
  • Carry out and report on defects inspections, snagging and input into the witnessing of commissioning.
  • Check work for compliance with good practice and the project brief and raise any concerns or potential variations with a senior member of the team.
  • Comment on the as-fitted drawings and O&M documents.
  • Provide excellent client care and assist in opportunities for new and repeat appointments and opportunities, support business development and continuous improvement.

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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 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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