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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 Design Engineer

  Kent - West Kingsdown

  to £65,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: This organisation provides creative, sustainable and energy efficient design solutions from concept through to delivery for national contractors, end users and developers.  They have an impressive portfolio of MEP schemes (up to £80m) and are growing from strength to strength in a sector dominating the Engineering industry. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Design engineer to join their expanding team to help deliver some of the outstanding buildings and projects that they work on including schemes across the education, high rise residential, large-scale commercial, stadia, and healthcare sectors. While a solid technical understanding of Electrical Building Services is required, they are looking for an individual with the ability to think laterally and apply learning and experience to new challenges.  It's also vitally important every member of the team shares their values which embodies their approach to project delivery. Role: The purpose of this role is to provide the Electrical Design and Technical expertise in supporting project delivery.  Working closely with the Project team, Project Leader and wider Design Team whilst contributing to consistency in delivery and technical knowledge. Representing the company (both internally and externally) by maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence, professionalism, and enthusiasm. Project Delivery

  • Ensuring consistent production of well-considered technical solutions.
  • Working collaboratively through clear communication with all members of the internal and external Project Team to ensure the successful delivery for all.
  • Inputting to and following the QA process to maintain the quality of all project deliverables in terms of both presentation and technical accuracy.
  • Working alongside the Project Leader/Senior Engineers to establish timescales and resource requirements.

  Project Leadership

  • Leading by example in terms of attitude and commitment.
  • Providing support and leadership to Junior/Trainee Engineers.
  • Leading the development of the design aspects within your control to achieve the desired outcomes in the most efficient manner.
  • Consistent application of the latest learning and development initiatives and opportunities as identified through the development process.

  Technical Standards

  • Carrying out design calculations and providing technical input to ensure solutions are correctly implemented.
  • Creating drawings, reports and specifications that clearly demonstrate the requirements of the system/project to communicate information appropriately.
  • Striving to develop knowledge and understand of all aspects of building services design to provide a greater depth of expertise.
  • Utilising digital delivery resource in ensuring consistency in quality of delivered material whilst meeting project deadlines.
  • Recording and imparting knowledge and lessons learnt to the wider team for the benefit of all.
  • Utilise technical excellence and latest industry thinking within project delivery.
  • Ensuring the project QA process is adhered to and utilised by default.

    This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to grow and develop their skill set and work alongside an experienced and respected team, in a vastly growing business sector.    

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• Senior Electrical Engineer

  London - City, EC2

  to £60,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join one of leaders within the building services industry based in Berkshire. Their Building Services team require a Senior Electrical Engineer to take full 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 with minimal supervision or technical support. 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.

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