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• Mechanical Building Services Engineer

  Remote - West Midlands

  to £55,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: Innovative, ambitious, and rapidly expanding technical asset management consultancy that specialises in making existing buildings sustainable. They help landlords and property managers map risk, plan for, and transition portfolios of buildings to net-zero carbon as cost-effectively as possible. They adopt a unique approach that combines building services engineering with dynamic simulation modelling, energy engineering, and their own bespoke data analysis software. They work with global investment funds and property companies and support the management of over 1 million m2 of predominantly commercial real estate assets and employ more than 20 staff. Their head office is in the West Midlands but many of the teamwork 100% remotely and are required to travel across the UK to visit buildings. Travel to head office including an overnight stay to attend team meetings is required once every two months. Role: As part of their continuing growth strategy and to help support the comprehensive range of services they provide for building owners they are looking to appoint a mechanically biased Building Services Design Engineer to their projects team. Responsibilities:

  •  The ability to conceptualise the best and most efficient way of detailing a design solution with due regard to ESG requirements and client aspirations
  • Assisting in the delivery of all aspects of M&E services refurbishment and new installation projects; working to a programme, budget, and specification to include commissioning and post-occupancy evaluation processes
  • Giving presentations and writing clear and concise reports which highlight the practical implications of design(s)
  • Promoting energy efficiency and other sustainability initiatives
  • Communicating and co-ordinating project works with architects, other engineers, contractors, building managers, tenants and other stakeholders
  • Managing teams of external consultants and contractors
  • Developing and maintaining management systems and procedures for project management tasks
  • Producing Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) designs and drawings using AutoCAD software
  • Designing the layout of mechanical and electrical distribution circuits.
  • Carrying out tests on systems and making changes to plans where necessary.
  • Monitoring the installation of services, witness testing and specifying maintenance requirements
  • Making sure that all building services meet health and safety (CDM) and environmental legislation requirements
  • Negotiating contracts with clients.

  Essential skills:

  • Engineering degree and a minimum of 3 years of engineering experience or a non-cognate graduate with a minimum of 3-5 years of engineering experience and recognised engineering accreditations (such as CIBSE LCC/LCEA etc.)
  • Membership of CIBSE, IMechE or IET
  • Strong mechanical engineering knowledge
  • AutoCAD M&E
  • An understanding of UK construction contracts and processes
  • An aspiration to deliver engineering excellence with a focus on sustainability within design.

  Desirable skills:

  • Working knowledge of electrical engineering and/or public health services
  • Understanding of BIM processes including REVIT, COBIE and IES dynamic simulation modelling.

  Benefits:

  • Clear career pathways and development plans with protected time to support professional membership applications, further education or acquiring new skills
  • Support for health and well-being including a health care plan, 12 days of paid leave for volunteering and supportive policies on mental health
  • Flexible working patterns
  • The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding and ambitious company that encourages and supports innovative thinking and finding new solutions to achieving net-zero carbon in existing, complex buildings
  • Become part of an agile and high-performing team that prides itself on delivering world-class outputs without the corporate office politics and bureaucracy
  • 25 days annual leave per year plus public holiday entitlement
  • Pension scheme
  • Discretionary bonus.

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• Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

  Hertfordshire - Tring

  to £45,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  My client is an MEP design consultancy who are looking to add a Junior/Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to their busy team of 15 engineers. They provide mechanical and electrical engineering services to a wide range of clients and market sectors which include Healthcare & Education. This is an award-winning company that is large enough to provide stability and opportunity, but small enough to recognise its people as individuals. They are currently seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer with building services experience to join and assist their existing team in Hertfordshire. The role will involve:

  • A capacity to develop further, sketch designs and design briefs dictated by either clients or engineering managers.
  • Having full responsibility for technical and financial decisions taken. These include choice of system, organisation of works and development of projects, with the ability to comply with time restrictions and limits.
  • Undertake survey of a building a preparation of a Report on the mechanical aspects of the building, including capability and compliance with Codes of Practice and Regulations and energy evaluation.
  • Have an understanding of the basic physics and design parameters associated with other disciplines.
  • Have a full and detailed understanding of the physics and design parameters on all aspects of mechanical works, and be able to implement the designs, including energy assessment.
  • Be computer literate and able to assist in the preparation of drawings on CAD and ability to translate requirements to CAD Technicians.
  • Be competent in the exercise of independent technical judgement and application of engineering principles, including the application of Standards, Codes of Practice and Regulations.
  • Maintain a proactive attitude to maintaining output to programme and time management
  • Knowledge of British standards, building regulations documents, etc.
  • Able to work without supervision

   In order to be considered for this role you will have:

  • A degree qualification - mechanical or building services.  An HNC or HND with suitable design experience will also be considered.
  • Client interaction skills.
  • Software design ideally including Microsoft Office, Hevacomp, AutoCAD
  • Flexible working is offered with 4 days in the office and 1day working from home

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• Intermediate Electrical Engineer

  London - Islington, N1

  to £45,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Work for a leading engineering consultancy specializing in Building Services.   Join a dynamic team of experienced engineers and designers providing innovative and sustainable solutions for a range of projects across various sectors, in the UK and Internationally. The firm is independently owned by the Directors and employees, all based together in one office, supporting each other without corporate interference or distractions irrelevant to project delivery.  They can provide technical support when needed, but otherwise trust employees to independently manage their workload. As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer, you will be contributing to the electrical design solutions on complex projects from initial concept through to final delivery Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the electrical design from initial concept to final delivery on complex and large-scale UK and International projects across a range of sectors, including commercial, residential, education, healthcare and industrial.
  • Manage the delivery of electrical design solutions in accordance with British Standards and relevant codes of practice.
  • Produce detailed electrical designs and specifications for projects, ensuring compliance with performance requirements and energy efficiency standards.
  • Undertake detailed calculations and simulations to validate the electrical design solutions.
  • Work collaboratively with other engineers and design team members to ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging electrical design technologies and practices.

  Requirements:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • UK experience in electrical design engineering within the building services industry.
  • Knowledge and experience of British Standards and relevant codes of practice.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Experience in using electrical design software such as Amtech, Dialux, or equivalent.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

  Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package, ongoing training and development opportunities to Associate level and beyond.

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