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• Mechanical Engineer

  Cambridgeshire - Cambridge

  to £50,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: A prominent practice of Building Services Consulting Engineers, established in 1969 with a reputation for quality and reliability. Covering all aspects of MEP Design with extensive experience across diverse sectors including commercial, laboratories, life science, healthcare facilities and educational buildings. Position: Seeking a talented and driven Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team. You will manage the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver efficient and technically compliant designs. This role suits a candidate seeking to step up into senior roles, taking responsibility for the mechanical design life cycle, working closely with clients and stakeholders to meet defined deliverables compliant with UK Building Regulations and British Standards. You will be disciplined in prioritising workload, goal oriented and resilient with a strong team ethic and proactive mindset. Able to demonstrate strong leadership potential. Demonstrate that your experience is not just passage of time but is dense with technical accomplishments. Your desire to excel is manifested through a collaborative mindset. Effective and assured communicator, interacting comfortably within a tight knit team. Responsibilities:

  • Develop mechanical design solutions for HVAC and other mechanical systems in compliance with Building Regulations and relevant British Technical Standards.
  • Ensure designs comply with Part L of the Building Regulations, incorporating renewable and sustainable energy sources when viable.
  • Conduct thermal energy modelling, load calculations and system analysis to optimise performance, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Prepare, review, and update technical design specifications, Building Control submissions, technical reports, support planning applications and any other compliance documentation for mechanical systems in the project life cycle.
  • Oversee drafting and modelling work in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools.
  • Conduct site surveys, assessments and inspections to verify project feasibility, regulatory compliance, and quality of installations.
  • Collaborate with Architects, Building Control Officers, Contractors, and other engineering disciplines within the RIBA Plan of Work Framework, in line with ACE and BSRIA scopes of duties and responsibilities agreed per appointment.

  Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Building Services Engineering, with 3-5 years of experience in the building services sector within the UK.
  • Must have the right to work in the UK (they do not offer visa sponsorship)
  • Deep knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly Parts B, D, E, F, G, J, L , M & O; and experience with Building Control application processes and liaising with regulatory authorities.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of UK codes, regulations, and sustainable design frameworks (CIBSE guides, British Standards, BREEAM methodology.)
  • Proficiency in using design software (Hevacomp, IES VE, AutoCAD) and project management tools appropriate to the task.
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills with experience in multidisciplinary teams with good ability to present technical information to clients, authorities, colleagues and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Good ability to interpret briefs, identify & request design input and gather full requirements accurately to avoid abortive efforts within design development.
  • Commitment to personal improvement and development technically, professionally and overall positive contribution to the growth of the company.

  Desirable:

  • Professional registration or working towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IMechE or CIBSE.
  • Advanced knowledge of energy modelling and sustainability frameworks.
  • Experience with healthcare, offices, laboratory and research facilities.

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• Principal/Associate Electrical Engineer

  London - NC1 - Kings Cross

  to £69,000 per annum + CA + benefits

  Permanent

  We have an opportunity for a Principal/Associate Electrical Engineer to join an award-winning engineering consultancy.  To become part of a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists providing innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings. Working alongside the Team Leader, you will be facing clients, responding to clients’ needs, developing, and producing reports, specifications and guidance or overseeing testing and commissioning activities. Providing a full range of MEP, environmental and sustainability services, bringing buildings to life and ensuring that they perform in operation as well as they look. What You’ll Be Doing:

  • You will be working on a varied portfolio of projects both in the UK and Internationally.
  • Providing technical advice to clients on the operation of electrical/mechanical engineering services in existing buildings
  • Preparing Fee Proposals
  • Delivering refurbishment and upgrade projects from inception to completion
  • Undertaking condition surveys of electrical/mechanical installations and producing written reports and recommendations
  • Developing and producing electrical/mechanical designs and specifications, ensuring quality and technical quality standards are met
  • Production of Feasibility Studies for electrical/mechanical infrastructure replacement or upgrade
  • Technical Due Diligence Reporting
  • Ensuring that all work under their control is undertaken to relevant and applicable UK and EU regulations, design guides etc.
  • Review of development and fit-out proposals and advising client on the implications in relation to the electrical/mechanical services
  • You will have the opportunity to lead electrical services design on large projects, and lead overall MEP on small to medium sized projects within the office,
  • Responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals
  • Awareness of consultant appointment conditions
  • Define and agree brief with Client
  • Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team including specialist groups.
  • Host and chair internal project team meetings
  • Contribute to the professional development of individual team members.
  • Actively leads self and identifies opportunities and providing support for career development of others
  • Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy is delivered.
  • Reporting cost and resource requirements to the team leader on a regular basis.

  What We Are Looking For:

  • Excellent technical knowledge in Electrical Design Engineering thorough understanding of Building Services Engineering and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process
  • Good experience in use of standards and codes applied in building services
  • Wiring Regulations; Fire Detection Systems; General and Emergency Lighting design knowledge.
  • Ability to undertake MEP building services surveys with minimal supervision
  • Ability to peer review in detail with good level of background knowledge of regulatory / standards documentation.
  • Acquainted with, and can deliver, parallel projects of all types, sizes and through various RIBA stages
  • Can undertake essential calculations, maximum demands, typical Wm2 and apply electrical theory.
  • Good understanding of 3 phase LV systems with reasonable to good understanding of HV systems.
  • At least some experience working on projects in existing buildings.
  • Ability to develop good relationships with Clients, Project Managers, Managing Agents, and Contractors
  • Previous consultancy experience: you will appreciate the importance of complementary specialisms such as acoustics, fire engineering and computer modelling in the design of buildings
  • Autonomous approach: able to lead small to medium sized projects and able to take a brief from the project lead on large projects and deliver & control the tasks required
  • Responsible for the quality of our outputs
  • Appreciation of client needs, with ability to face clients
  • Ability to identity when outsourcing is required e.g., design & CAD work
  • Understand and identify resource needs
  • Mentor and supervise junior members of staff
  • Chartered engineer or close to

  Core benefits:

  • Car Allowance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Income protection
  • Travel allowance
  • Electrical car scheme
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced Paternity, Maternity & Shared Parental Leave
  • Season Ticket Loans
  • Professional membership subscription
  • Flexitime

  Flexible benefits:

  • 9-day fortnight – the firm offers all employees the option to work a 9-day fortnight
  • Hybrid Working – activity-based approach
  • Employee stock purchase plan – a voluntary program which allows eligible employees to purchase common stock at a 15% discount

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• Junior Electrical Engineer

  London - Camden, NW1

  to £42,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: Privately owned, award‑winning building services consultancy that has been delivering first‑class engineering solutions since 1987. With a team of 60 multi‑disciplinary Building Services and Sustainability Engineers, they’ve built a reputation for excellence and steady, sustainable growth. They are looking to bring a Graduate (+1)/ Junior Electrical Engineer into the team to work on some of the UK’s most prestigious high‑end residential and hotel developments. Role:

  • Carrying out survey work and site inspections
  • Producing design calculations (hand‑calcs and software modelling)
  • Preparing drawings and technical specifications
  • Writing technical reports
  • Supporting senior engineers with problem‑solving and design solutions
  • Building strong client relationships alongside senior management
  • Driving your own professional and personal development

  Requirements:

  • 1–3 years’ experience within a building services consultancy
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (or HNC/HND with strong design experience)
  • Confident client‑facing communication
  • Experience with design software such as Microsoft Office, Amtech, Dialux/Relux
  • Strong understanding of British Standards and Building Regulations
  • Knowledge of HTMs is a bonus
  • Professional membership (CIBSE, IMechE, IET)

  Offer:

  • Flexible working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home after probation
  • Salary up to £42,000
  • Enhanced medical cash plan for you and your family
  • Private medical and dental insurance (Bupa)
  • 3% pension
  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays

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