10 days ago
Senior Mechichanical engineer
A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Manchester-based design team. This is a high-trust, autonomous role reporting directly to the Head of Design, offering the chance to work across complex projects in the healthcare, leisure, commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.You'll be joining a collaborative, technically driven environment where peer reviews are a large part of the workload in a team size of 10-12 (Design team with a wider 60+ technical group). What You'll Be Doing Lead mechanical design and technical delivery across a range of UK and international projects Conduct peer reviews and support junior engineers with technical guidance Collaborate with electrical counterparts and validation teams to troubleshoot and optimise building performance Engage in client-side conversations, offering clear, confident advice and technical insight Work on bids and proposals with Tier 1 contractors and advisory groups Uphold compliance, sustainability, and value engineering principles across all workstreams Operate with autonomy while contributing to daily team meetings and shared design reviews What You'll Bring 6-7+ years' experience in mechanical building services design Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and sector-specific standards Experience in healthcare, leisure, or commercial sectors preferred - but not essential Confidence in peer reviewing and managing technical outputs A "safe pair of hands" - self-sufficient, transparent, and not afraid to ask questions Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills Familiarity with software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Hevacomp, IES, and relevant design tools Culture & Projects Projects range from £4M-£5M in value, with recent work including high-profile commercial developments, healthcare refurbishments, and confidential international commissions. The team is mech-heavy, with a strong electrical presence and remote flexibility for senior staff. Culture is built on trust, technical excellence, and doing the right thing - no micromanagement, just shared accountability. The business is future-focused, with succession planning underway and a commitment to sustainable growth. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach me directly at , 0161 2364949 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
- £55000.0 - £65000.0 per annum + £55,000+
- Hays
- Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
- Salary £55000.0 - £65000.0 per annum + £55,000+
- Company Hays
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
11 days ago
Senior or Intermediate MEP Quantity Surveyor
My client are a young, dynamic, London based leading Main Contractor who have been operating for over 20 years. As a Main Contractor, they construct new buildings, alter, refurbish and remodel existing buildings, and fit out interior spaces. With a Company Turnover of circa £160 mil, they employ around 160 staff across the business. Due to growth, they are now seeing an MEP Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis at either a Intermediate or Senior level. THE JOB – Senior or Intermediate MEP Quantity Surveyor Monday – Friday / 8am – 5pm Based in their Central London Office, you will be working in a team of 3 M&E Quantity Surveyors, You will be tendering the MEP packages on new projects and assisting in managing sub-contractor variation accounts. Most projects are based in central London and across multiple sectors including CAT A and B office fit-out, high end residential, schools, hotel and leisure sector along with private clients. Projects are procured on a single stage, two stage or negotiated basis, and are a mix of traditional design and design and build projects. Combined MEP package contract values typically range from circa £3m to £10m in value. The candidate will demonstrate competence/ experience in the following key areas: Experience in tendering MEP packages on a single stage and two stage basis. Demonstrate a good knowledge of the tender information that needs to be provided to sub-contractors at tender stage to ensure robust tender returns. Demonstrate ability to work to a procurement tender event schedule to achieve key procurement programme dates. Ability to formulate detailed project specific pricing schedules based on design documentation, programme and logistical requirements of project. Demonstrate a good understanding of the key risks inherent in a project including design risk, CDP requirements, spatial coordination, acoustic requirements, fire strategy, requirements. Demonstrate a good understanding of project requirements and compliances with specific BREEAM, WELL, Wired Score and Security Needs Assessment targets. Understanding and identification of potential design information deficiencies within consultant design packages and process for raising these to the design team for clarification. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the interfaces of MEPH packages with other associated trade packages and the impact of changes an/ or interfaces with these packages. Demonstrate a good knowledge of tender analysis process to ensure robust interrogation of sub-contractor tender returns, to identify and rectify errors in tender returns, ensuring full compliance with tender requirements, including chairing of mid and post tender meetings and issue of detailed minutes. Ability to format detailed recommendation reports for sub-contractor appointment. Good knowledge of programme and sequencing requirements and the impact of this on sub-contract tenders and subsequent variation accounts. Experience in managing sub-contractor variation accounts and applications including valuation and accurate reporting of costs including chairing account meetings and issuing detailed minutes. Experience in managing upstream change order process including accurate cost reporting on cost/ value basis. Experience in reviewing initial client cost plans against historical and current cost plan models and identifying accuracy of, or shortfalls within the cost plans that need to be addressed. This would be by a combination of reviewing the clients historical project £/ft2 database and from the candidates own knowledge of package costs and rates. Experience in undertaking and driving value engineering exercises and ability to advise on potential MEPH alternatives for design team consideration. SALARY & PACKAGE Intermediate - £45,000 - £60,000 / Senior - £65,000 - £80,000 Car Allowance (£7,500) 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (Rises to a maximum of 26) + Xmas & New Year Off + Free Half Day for Wellness Healthcare London Doctors Clinic Death in Service Pension Scheme Sociable days (Golf Day etc)
- £45000 - £80000 per annum
- RGB Network
- London (Central), London (Greater), England
- Salary £45000 - £80000 per annum
- Company RGB Network
- Location London (Central), London (Greater), England
5 days ago
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Due to growth, they are looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to be fast-tracked through the business. You'll be the live wire that keeps things flowing. The spark that turns ideas into infrastructure. Working with a genuinely collaborative team, you'll help shape the power behind projects that get built, seeing your designs through from concept to construction. You'll be working with a team that provides building services. A team that encourages collaboration, where the directors still enjoy leading projects, attending site meetings, and sitting alongside the production-level engineers. As a medium-sized consultancy, they have consistently punched above their weight. They are trusted by and often the first call for clients such as British Land, Stanhope, Land Sec, and Great Portland Estates. Good people, good projects, and solid delivery every time. What they are looking for: A solid background in electrical building services design (consultancy side) Someone who can talk technically when required, yet also talk like a human and explain complex concepts to a nontechnical audience. A team player who can lead when needed and also just crack on when required. If you are keen to reignite the spark for the building services industry, please get in touch. I'd love to discuss if this role fits like a perfectly sized distribution board!
- £55000 - £70000 per annum + pension,life assurance,etc.
- Human Capital Solutions
- London, England / England / London, England, City of London, London (Greater), England
- Salary £55000 - £70000 per annum + pension,life assurance,etc.
- Company Human Capital Solutions
- Location London, England / England / London, England, City of London, London (Greater), England
4 days ago
Intermediate Mechanical Engineer
ROLE OVERVIEW: The Intermediate Mechanical Engineer will demonstrate sound skills in engineering design and be comfortable working on projects from inception to completion, able to undertake various aspects with minimal supervision. They will assist the senior staff to prepare conceptual designs of HVAC systems, pipe work systems, plant sizing and selection and calculations. The engineer will be a strong team player, keen to develop their skills, and to this end they will work closely with the senior engineers to assist with administration and coordination of projects and will undertake tasks to increase their exposure to business development and improve their understanding of financial and contractual aspects of projects in addition to constantly developing their technical knowledge. The Intermediate Mechanical Engineer will work across multiple projects at any one time and will prioritise work to ensure timely delivery. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design Support the senior staff in the design of safe, economical and reliable mechanical systems to meet the contractual scope of work and comply with the applicable standards and regulations. Develop the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specifications and product schedules to define mechanical systems. Coordinate mechanical design with other disciplines (e.g. architectural, structural, electrical) to minimise conflicts and avoid costly revisions. Check tender submissions, drawings and technical submittals to ensure quality of products and equipment are in accordance with design. Undertake site visits and monitor progress against the design with minimal supervision. Assist subcontractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications and resolve problems during construction. Management Monitor workload against deliverables. Assist with planning work schedules to meet project programmes. Provide regular updates to line manager. Utilise a high level of oral and written communication (report writing, in particular) to ensure clarity of communication both internally and externally. Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures. Build relationships and contacts with potential sources of new work, maintain existing relationships. On occasion assist with the delivery of presentations and pitches. On occasion, and under the guidance of senior staff, manage small projects internally and externally in respect of deliverables, resources and financials. Health & Safety Demonstrate a sound understanding of the CDM Regulations, specifically the Designers’ requirements. Ensure completion of all risk assessment documentation in a timely manner. Report all accidents/incidents or near misses. Always ensure adherence to all H&S requirements. Use and maintain appropriate PPE. Technical Demonstrate a growing understanding of BSRIA BG6 and RIBA stages, Part L, BREEAM and renewable technologies. Demonstrate a reasonable understanding of other MEP engineering disciplines, other than your own, sufficient to understand their impact in the overall design, and converse at a reasonable level. Ensure proficiency in the use of the following systems: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Hevacomp or IES, Outlook. Develop the ability to use AutoCAD and Revit. Undertake Continual Professional Development by reading technical journals, attending relevant IEE/CIBSE technical seminars from time to time and attending in-house seminars aimed at increasing technical and operational knowledge. Financial Develop understanding of project costing principles and control changes during project development. May on occasion assist with preparation of fee proposals. Maintain required level of utilisation and complete timesheet on a weekly basis. Project Interface Attend design team and client meetings, on occasion as the company’s only representative. Liaise with clients and others to obtain technical and operational information relating to the projects. Support senior staff with providing updates on project status to client and others. Keep project documentation up-to-date and comply with file management protocols.
- £46,000 + benefits
- Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- Southwark, London (Greater), England
- Salary £46,000 + benefits
- Company Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- Location Southwark, London (Greater), England
4 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
ROLE OVERVIEW: The Senior Mechanical Engineer will excel in engineering design and be comfortable leading projects from inception to completion, working with minimal supervision. They will also assist in planning and managing an appropriate resource to deliver projects. They will prepare conceptual designs of HVAC systems, pipe work systems, plant sizing and selection and calculations and assist with the preparation of the client brief. The role also requires that they are confident giving technical presentations to the professional team as well as managing site coordination meetings with contractors. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work across multiple projects at any one time, and will prioritise work to ensure timely delivery. In addition, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will work with the directors to contribute to the development of improved standards and procedures within the company. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design Design safe, economical and reliable mechanical systems to meet the contractual scope of work and comply with the applicable standards and regulations. Develop the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specifications and product schedules to define mechanical systems. Coordinate mechanical design with other disciplines (e.g. architectural, structural, electrical) to minimise conflicts and avoid costly revisions. Check tender submissions, drawings and technical submittals to ensure quality of products and equipment are in accordance with design. Undertake site visits and monitor progress against the design. Assist subcontractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications and resolve problems during construction. Management Work well within the team and manages medium-sized projects internally and externally in respect of deliverables, resources and financials. Assist with the review of appointment documents and scopes of service. Set targets and monitor workload against deliverables. Report any feedback or issues concerning either projects or team to the directors. Demonstrate a good level of oral and written communication (in particular well developed report writing skills) setting the highest standards of communication both internally and externally. Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures. Build relationships and contacts with potential sources of new work, maintain existing relationships. Confidently assist with the delivery of presentations and pitches. Health & Safety Demonstrate a sound understanding of the CDM Regulations, specifically the Designers requirements. Ensure completion of all risk assessment documentation in a timely manner. Report all accidents/incidents or near misses. Ensure adherence to all H&S requirements at all times. Use and maintain appropriate PPE. Demonstrate leadership in all aspects of Health & Safety. Training & HR Management Coordinate junior staff internally, providing mentoring and leadership and help to identify opportunities for junior staff to develop. Provide constructive feedback to junior staff. Promote team morale and encourage cooperation, collaboration and team working; Technical Demonstrate a good understanding of BSRIA BG6 and RIBA stages, Part L, BREEAM and renewable technologies. Demonstrate a general understanding of other MEP engineering disciplines, other than your own, sufficient to understand their impact in the overall design, and converse at a high level. Ensure proficiency in the use of the following systems; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Hevacomp or IES, Outlook. Develop ability to use AutoCAD and Revit. Attained or working towards Chartered status. Undertake Continual Professional Development by reading technical journals, attending relevant IEE/CIBSE technical seminars from time to time and attending in house seminars aimed at increasing technical and operational knowledge. Financial Demonstrate a thorough understanding of project costing principles and control changes during project development. Utilise strong financial management skills to negotiate additional fees with the client that may be due. Forecast resourcing via Union Square management database. Assist with preparation of fee proposals. Maintain required level of utilisation and complete timesheet on a weekly basis. Assist directors and principals to ensure that projects are invoiced promptly, and assist with debt collection. Project Interface Attend design team and client meetings with confidence. Liaise with clients and others to obtain technical and operational information relating to the projects. Maintain a project overview at all times, able to provide updates on project status to client and others whenever required. Keep project documentation up-to-date and comply with file management protocols.
- £58,500 + benefits
- Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- Southwark, London (Greater), England
- Salary £58,500 + benefits
- Company Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- Location Southwark, London (Greater), England