3 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer (Data Centre)
Your new company Join a leading building services consultancy with a reputation for delivering mission-critical data centre projects across the UK and Europe. Their portfolio includes hyperscale facilities for global tech giants, multi-megawatt data halls, and cutting-edge colocation sites. This is an opportunity to work with a team that sets the benchmark for technical excellence and innovation in the data centre sector. Your new role As a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering complex electrical systems for large-scale data centres. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure resilient, high-performance solutions for some of the most advanced facilities in the industry. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience in HV, LV, generators, and UPS systems, or a willingness to learn and develop in these areas. Proven background in electrical design within building services. Ability to manage projects and mentor junior engineers. UK-based and eligible to work in the UK. Must have Critical Systems exp What you'll get in return Competitive salary (£60k-£75k) plus benefits. Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office. Exposure to high-profile, future-proof projects in a rapidly growing sector. Career progression and training opportunities in data centre design. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Adam Smeddle on 0207 2598760. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
- £60000 - £75000 per annum + Up to £75,000 DOE
- Hays
- England, London, London (Greater), England
- Salary £60000 - £75000 per annum + Up to £75,000 DOE
- Company Hays
- Location England, London, London (Greater), England
3 days ago
Building Surveyor (Mixed-Use) - Reading
Your new company This is a permanent opportunity to join a globally recognised charity who are dedicated to transforming lives and supporting communities across practical, compassionate, and meaningful intervention. Your new employer manage and maintain a diverse property portfolio which spans churches, resenital housing, social centres, offices, and more - providing a functional and welcoming environment for service users and staff. Your new role You will deliver a comprehensive surveying and project management service across a varied occupied portfolio across your geographical area. This will involve undertaking inspections, surveys, and audits, managing works ranging from reactive repairs through to planned maintenance programmes. You will take ownership of the full project life-cycle, from initial diagnosis and specification through to tender, contract management, and site supervision. A key part of your role, will be the management of cyclical planned maintenance work - ensuring quality, consistency, and timely completion. What you'll need to succeed Good experience delivering planned maintenance programmes across multi-property portfolios. A proven track record in maintenance inspections, defect diagnosis, an repair management, particular within residential settings. Demonstrable experience managing the full project life-cycle, from inception through to completion. Working knowledge of CDM regulations. What you'll get in return A starting salary up to £44,500 per year. An excellent benefits package including working flexibly via a formal hybrid working offering. Contributory pension scheme. Wider well-being package including retail discounts and training opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
- £42000.0 - £44500.0 per annum + £44,500
- Hays
- Reading, Berkshire, England
- Salary £42000.0 - £44500.0 per annum + £44,500
- Company Hays
- Location Reading, Berkshire, England
2 days ago
Associate Director Electrical
Associate Director Electrical (Design & Projects) - London - to £85,000 + Package (Bonus c.10% of salary, Medical & Pension 12%) Leadership Position* Client-Side Market Leading Package (Salary, Car Allowance, c.10% Bonus, Bupa, Pension 12%) Flexibility to work from home Recession Proof In life there is generally an easier way and a harder way in most things... Had enough of battling with contractors, working to unachievable deadlines, working on projects that have been costed so tightly that there is no time for unforeseen changes and generally fed up with the pressure and workload within traditional building services design consultancy? Rather than dealing with these daily challenges, maybe you should consider working within a Commercial Property Consultancy who manage large estates and portfolios of buildings on behalf of some of the world’s leading businesses. Managing these buildings offers the opportunity to engage and work on all of the M&E Design projects that occurs during the building’s lifetime. Essentially Commercial Property Consultancies have their own in-house client base and have subsequently developed fully functioning, in-house M&E Consultancies which feed off of the M&E projects across all of their client’s buildings and portfolio’s. As they manage all aspects of a client’s property portfolio from buying, selling, leasing etc along with anything technical, including building surveying, PM, sustainability/NZC and M&E - including full detailed design (stages 0-4). This means that Commercial Property Consultancies do not have to competitively tender for projects resulting in projects being costed correctly, creating profit and not loss, creating a less pressurised environment, with acceptable working hours and providing the luxury of being able to recruit more engineers when required, pay well and reward well with significant annual bonuses. Meaning that there is, indeed, an easier way... The Opportunity: This role sits with one of the world’s largest Commercial Property Consultancies, number 1 in the global market in leasing, property sales, property management, occupier outsourcing and valuations, with revenues in excess of £20bn and 500 offices globally. A move into their M&E Design & Projects team would represent absolute career progression. Due to growth, they are now looking for an Associate Director – Electrical Building Services Engineering to join their London office. They currently have circa £15m worth of MEP works on site, with circa £1m worth of design work already in the pipeline, so a really strong order book, and exciting pipeline. *The role will involve working with an existing client base to lead and develop the Design & Projects service offering to internal clients. It is a great time to join the business as due to growth they are expecting the London team to double in size within the next 1-2 years, and therefore there are great opportunities for growth and progression within the team. Based in either a central London office or working from home, you’ll be part of a team working on projects from concept design through to stage 4 detailed design. When in the office, you will work from state-of-the-art facility which is a showcase for current thinking in contemporary office design and technology. However, all employees will be expected to work flexibly with part of their week working at home. Essentially, a completely unique career opportunity, a client-side role that will give you direct access to clients, working on the client’s behalf as part of the client team, acting as the client’s representative on projects. You’ll be offered responsibility for managing projects with support from the wider M&E team and be given the opportunity to develop both your design skills and your commercial client facing and project management skills - not something that is available within traditional design consultancy, which will accelerate your carer past your peer group. There is structured training and a clear route for progression, with excellent CPD opportunities within the team. Although this Commercial Property Consultancy employs over 50,000 staff, they still put people before profit. Benefits – what’s in it for you? In addition to a salary up to £85,000 they also offer one of the best employee benefits packages in the industry consisting of: Flexible working hours and a 35 week as standard Car Allowance £6K Annual bonus, up to 10% of your basic salary 12.5% Pension 27 days leave (plus Bank Holidays) Life assurance Private medical Option of buying or selling 5 days leave Interest free season ticket loan or cycle to work scheme Board Representative - get to speak to the Executive board where your voice can be heard. They passionately believe people are the foundation upon which their success is built. They understand that a career is about more than just hard work. It’s about achievement, rewards, job satisfaction and work/life balance If you are serious about your career and would like to know more about how a move into Building Services Design within the Commercial Property sector would benefit your career, or you would just like to find out more about the financial and professional benefits then please get in touch for an initial, informal chat.
- Up to £85,000 + Package (Bonus c.10% of salary, Medical & Pension 12%)
- Talent Motion
- London, London (Greater), England
- Salary Up to £85,000 + Package (Bonus c.10% of salary, Medical & Pension 12%)
- Company Talent Motion
- Location London, London (Greater), England
4 days ago
Plumbing Buyer
Your new company Hays are recruiting on behalf of a respected and growing plumbing contractor based in Birmingham. The business delivers a wide range of residential and commercial projects and is known for its reliable service, quality workmanship, and strong supply‑chain relationships. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Plumbing Buyer to strengthen their commercial team. Your new role As the Plumbing Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing all plumbing materials, fittings, and equipment required across multiple active projects. Working closely with Project Managers and Site Teams, you will ensure materials are ordered competitively, arrive on time, and meet quality standards.Your key responsibilities will include: Building and managing relationships with suppliers and merchants Negotiating pricing and securing cost‑effective deals Raising purchase orders and managing delivery schedules Forecasting material requirements and preventing shortages Maintaining accurate pricing logs, procurement records, and supplier performance data Identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies Providing technical insight on plumbing materials when needed What you'll need to succeed The company is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds. You will be successful if you have: A strong understanding of plumbing materials and systems Experience from a plumbing merchant/trade counter, as a plumber looking to move off the tools, or from a construction/M&E supply background with transferable skills Confident negotiation and communication abilities Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects Good IT skills and experience with ordering or procurement systems A commercially minded approach with strong attention to detail What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary between £30,000 - £36,000, depending on experience. You will be joining a supportive and well‑established contractor with opportunities for career progression, development, and involvement in a diverse range of projects. Hays will support you throughout the recruitment process to help you secure the right fit for your career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
- £30000.0 - £36000.0 per annum + £30,000 to £36,000
- Hays
- Birmingham, West Midlands, England
- Salary £30000.0 - £36000.0 per annum + £30,000 to £36,000
- Company Hays
- Location Birmingham, West Midlands, England
2 days ago
Associate Mechanical Engineer
Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - London - to £75,000 + Package (Bonus c.10% of salary, Medical & Pension etc). In life there is generally an easier way and a harder way in most things. Had enough of battling with contractors, working to unachievable deadlines, working on projects that have been costed so tightly that there is no time for unforeseen changes and generally fed up with the pressure and workload within traditional building services design consultancy? Rather than dealing with these daily challenges, consider working within a Commercial Property Consultancy who manage large estates and portfolios of buildings on behalf of some of the world’s leading businesses. Managing these buildings offers the opportunity to engage and work on all of the M&E Design projects that occurs during the building’s lifetime. Essentially Commercial Property Consultancies have their own in-house client base and have subsequently developed fully functioning, in-house M&E Consultancies which feed off of the M&E projects across all of their client’s buildings and portfolio’s. As they manage all aspects of a client’s property portfolio from buying, selling, leasing etc along with anything technical, including building surveying, PM, sustainability/NZC and M&E including full detailed design (stages 0-4). This means that Commercial Property Consultancies do not have to competitively tender for projects resulting in projects being costed correctly, creating profit and not loss, resulting in a less pressurised environment, with acceptable working hours and providing the luxury of being able to recruit more engineers when required, pay well and reward well with significant annual bonuses. This means there is, indeed, an easier way. As an Associate Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be part of a team on working projects from concept through detailed design to completion and handover. Essentially, a completely unique career opportunity, a client-side role that will give you direct access to clients, working on the client’s behalf as part of the client team, acting as the client’s representative on projects. You’ll be offered responsibility for managing projects with support from the wider M&E team and be given the opportunity to develop both your design skills and your commercial client facing and project management skills - not something that is available within traditional design consultancy, which will accelerate your carer past your peer group. There is structured training and a clear route to progression and excellent CPD opportunities within the team. Although this Commercial Property Consultancy employs over 50,000 staff, they still put people before profit. In addition to a salary up to £75,000 they also offer one of the best employee benefits packages in the industry consisting of: Flexible working hours and a 35 week as standard Annual bonus, up to 15% of your basic salary 7.5% pension 27 days leave (plus Bank Holidays) Life assurance Private medical Option of buying or selling 5 days leave Interest free season ticket loan or cycle to work scheme Junior Board representative - get to speak to the Executive board where your voice can be heard If you are serious about your career and can see why moving into Building Services Design within the Commercial Property sector would benefit your career, or you would just like to find out more then please do get in touch.
- Up to £75,000 + Package (Bonus c.10% of salary, Medical & Pension etc).
- Talent Motion
- London , London (Greater), England
- Salary Up to £75,000 + Package (Bonus c.10% of salary, Medical & Pension etc).
- Company Talent Motion
- Location London , London (Greater), England