3 days ago
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Your Next Career Move Starts Here Ready to lead on some of the UK's most exciting building services projects? This is your chance to join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across commercial offices, retail developments, and mixed-use schemes. Known for technical excellence and forward-thinking design, they're trusted by major developers and architects nationwide. Your role: As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll take ownership of mechanical building services design from concept through to completion. You'll collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver projects that meet performance, compliance, and sustainability goals.Projects: Commercial & Office - New‑build and refurbishment, including complex city‑centre and conservation‑area schemes Residential & Mixed‑Use - Large‑scale housing developments, regeneration schemes, and residential‑led mixed‑use projects Education - Schools, colleges, and higher‑education facilities, including specialist STEM buildings Healthcare - Acute hospitals and healthcare infrastructure, including major PFI schemes Retail & Leisure - Retail‑led mixed‑use developments and leisure assets Public Sector & Custodial - Government, local authority, and custodial projects Infrastructure & Transport - Infrastructure‑related developments and transport‑adjacent schemes What you'll need to succeed: Extensive experience in mechanical building services design Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and low-carbon technologies Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers Excellent communication and client-facing skills UK-based (no sponsorship available) What you'll get in return: Competitive salary up to £80,000 DOE Flexible working arrangements Opportunity to work on landmark projects shaping the future of UK infrastructure 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 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
- £65000 - £80000.0 per annum + Up to 80k DOE
- Hays
- England, London, London (Greater), England
- Salary £65000 - £80000.0 per annum + Up to 80k DOE
- Company Hays
- Location England, London, London (Greater), England
3 days ago
M&E Manager
Your new company We are partnering with a large unitary local authority to recruit an experienced M&E Manager to lead the delivery of Hard Facilities Management services across a complex and politically visible public estate.This is a senior interim role, suited to an accomplished FM professional with strong leadership, contract management, and public sector experience, capable of operating at Head-of-Service interface level. Your new role Reporting directly to the Head of FM & Capital Projects, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of Hard FM services, ensuring statutory compliance, service continuity, value for money, and high customer satisfaction.Key responsibilities include: End‑to‑end management of core Hard FM contracts (including M&E and Fabric) Senior oversight of FM supply chain partners and contractor performance Line management, coaching, and performance management of Hard FM Supervisors Ensuring full statutory compliance (Fire, Gas, Electrical, Legionella, Asbestos, LOLER, Building Safety Act / Golden Thread) Ownership of FM budgets, expenditure control, and financial reporting Leading service improvement, audit outcomes, and performance recovery plans Working collaboratively with capital projects, energy, sustainability, and corporate stakeholders Deputising for the Head of FM Delivery as required The role plays a key part in supporting the council's estate strategy, carbon reduction commitments, and wider corporate objectives. What you'll need to succeed You will be a confident senior M&E leader with the credibility to operate in a complex public sector environment.Essential: Degree‑level qualification in Building Services or Facilities Management or related discipline Strong experience managing M&E Services or Hard FM services at a senior level, ideally within a local authority or wider public sector Proven contract management expertise (NEC / JCT) In‑depth knowledge of statutory building compliance and safety legislation Experience of line managing M&E Teams or FM teams and driving performance improvement Strong financial, commercial, and stakeholder management skills Ability to present and report to senior leadership and committees Highly Desirable: NEBOSH / IOSH senior health & safety qualification Chartered or senior professional membership (IWFM, CIBSE, or equivalent) Experience of service transformation or change management within FM delivery What you'll get in return Market‑leading daily rate £380-£410 per day UmbrellaHigh‑impact senior leadership role Opportunity to influence estate strategy, compliance, and service excellence Stable, well‑structured council environment with defined governance 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
- £380.0 - £410.0 per day + Paying £380 to £410 Umbrella
- Hays
- Medway, England, Kent, Kent, England
- Salary £380.0 - £410.0 per day + Paying £380 to £410 Umbrella
- Company Hays
- Location Medway, England, Kent, Kent, England
3 days ago
Intermediate Mechanical Project Engineer
Your new company A leading international building services consultancy is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Project Engineer to join their high-performing London team. This is an opportunity to work on technically complex, high-profile projects across sectors including defence, commercial, infrastructure, and mission-critical environments. Your new role You will play a key role in the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems, working within multidisciplinary teams on some of the most challenging and prestigious projects in the UK and internationally. Projects are varied and confidential in nature but include: Large-scale secure government and defence facilities Highly serviced commercial developments Complex infrastructure and data-driven environments Net-zero and sustainability-led engineering schemes You will be responsible for: Mechanical design (HVAC, public health, building systems) from concept through to completion Producing and reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and calculations Collaborating with clients, contractors, and internal teams Supporting project delivery, including site involvement and commissioning stages Contributing to sustainable and low-carbon design solutions What you'll need to succeed Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering 3-6 years' experience within a building services consultancy environment Strong technical design capability across HVAC systems Experience working on complex or high-security projects is advantageous Ability to contribute within multidisciplinary project teams Must be eligible for DV clearance (British citizenship typically required; clean background history) What you'll get in return Salary circa £60,000 Competitive benefits package Exposure to major, technically challenging projects Structured career progression and support towards Chartership Collaborative, forward-thinking working environment Opportunity to work on confidential, high-impact national projects 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
- £45000.0 - £60000 per annum + Up to £60,000
- Hays
- England, London, London (Greater), England
- Salary £45000.0 - £60000 per annum + Up to £60,000
- Company Hays
- Location England, London, London (Greater), England
3 days ago
M&E Engineer
Your new company We are working with a large UK local authority to appoint an experienced Supervisor (M&E) to support the delivery of statutory and reactive mechanical and electrical maintenance across a diverse public estate.This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Hard FM professional with strong public sector experience to join a forward-thinking council environment, overseeing critical M&E services across corporate, education, and heritage buildings. Your new role Reporting into the Hard FM Manager, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of Hard FM services, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget via external supply chain partners.Key responsibilities include: Managing planned and reactive M&E maintenance through FM supply chain providers Monitoring contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, budgets, and statutory compliance Providing technical M&E advice across the council estate Supporting capital projects, minor works, and planned maintenance programmes Reviewing and advising on M&E alterations, adaptations, and new works Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation (H&S, building regulations, energy efficiency, sustainability) Engaging with internal stakeholders and service users to ensure service satisfaction Contributing to council objectives around carbon reduction and sustainability This role does not involve direct line management, but you will be expected to lead and coordinate supply chain partners and project teams. Working Arrangements: Hybrid working (mix of site, office, and home working) Council estate-based with varied building types Contract opportunity with potential for extension What you'll need to succeed Essential:HND / Level 5 qualification in Building Services, FM, or related discipline NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Level 3 Trade background or qualifications (e.g. electrical, gas, water hygiene, fire safety, LOLER) Strong experience delivering Hard FM / M&E maintenance programmes, ideally within a public sector or local authority environment Good working knowledge of JCT Minor Works and M&E contracts Sound understanding of statutory compliance across building services Confident stakeholder and contractor management skills Desirable: Membership of a professional body (IWFM, RICS, CIBSE, or similar) Experience supporting capital works or refurbishment programmes Familiarity with public sector financial systems and procurement processes What you'll get in return Competitive daily rate £280-£310 UmbrellaOpportunity to work within a stable, publicly accountable council environment Broad, varied estate with real impact on community services Supportive FM & Capital Projects structure 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
- £280.0 - £310.0 per day + Paying £280 to £310 per day umbrella
- Hays
- Medway, England, Kent, Kent, England
- Salary £280.0 - £310.0 per day + Paying £280 to £310 per day umbrella
- Company Hays
- Location Medway, England, Kent, Kent, England
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-£80k) 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
- £55000.0 - £90000.0 per annum + Up to £75,000 DOE
- Hays
- London, England, London (Greater), England
- Salary £55000.0 - £90000.0 per annum + Up to £75,000 DOE
- Company Hays
- Location London, England, London (Greater), England