3 days ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Bristol (or within a 1-hour commute) Permanent - Competitive Salary + Benefits Your new company A Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis, supporting a growing portfolio of construction projects in the custodial sector.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with Tier 1 contractor experience (not maintenance) to work on complex, high-value schemes across the region. Your new role Commercial management of design & build projects Subcontractor procurement, valuations, and final accounts Financial reporting including CVRs, cost-to-complete, and cash flow forecasts Contract administration (JCT/NEC) Supporting project delivery across multiple sites What you'll need to succeed Based within 1 hour of Bristol Tier 1 contractor experience essential Strong background in construction (not maintenance) Experience in custodial/public sector projects is highly desirable. Degree qualified and working towards or holding RICS/CIOB membership Able to work independently and collaboratively DBS clearance required (can be arranged) What you'll get in return Long-term career development Stable, permanent employment Flexible working arrangements Supportive team culture and structured training 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
- £70000.0 - £80000.0 per annum + Competitive
- Hays
- Bristol (City Centre), Bristol, England
- Salary £70000.0 - £80000.0 per annum + Competitive
- Company Hays
- Location Bristol (City Centre), Bristol, England
2 days ago
Mechanical Engineering Design
Are you a chartered mechanical engineer with a sharp eye for compliance, a knack for value engineering, and the resilience to influence at exec level? This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team of senior technical specialists advising on mechanical building services across a complex national estate.You'll be the go-to expert for mechanical compliance, design standards, and technical assurance - shaping specifications, reviewing consultancy outputs, and driving innovation across HVAC, fire safety, refrigeration, and water/gas systems. Your new company You'll join a diverse, senior-level team of subject-matter experts - all operating at associate level or above. The bar is high, but the impact is huge. This is a strategic, client-facing role with scope to shape national standards and influence future engineering leadership. Your new role Lead mechanical design strategy and performance across a diverse property portfolio Review and approve technical specifications, ensuring alignment with internal standards and legal obligations Provide expert input on Building Regulations - especially ventilation standards and SFG20 compliance Manage external consultancies: assess outputs, challenge assumptions, and uphold a high technical bar Influence senior stakeholders and external agencies with clarity and confidence Support value engineering initiatives - every pound spent must be justified and rational Collaborate with electrical counterparts and wider design teams to ensure joined-up delivery Represent mechanical engineering at senior forums, with the potential to grow into Head of Engineering What you'll need to succeed Chartered status or working towards ECUK registration Deep technical knowledge of HVAC, fire, refrigeration, water hygiene, and mechanical systems Mastery of UK Building Regulations and compliance frameworks Experience managing consultancy outputs and working within complex stakeholder environments Resilience, self-sufficiency, and the ability to spin multiple plates Strong communication skills - able to simplify technical issues and influence at all levels A background in consultancy or client-side engineering What you'll get in return An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays A pension with up to 10% employer contributions Private healthcare Access to a subsidised onsite gym Coaching and training to support your career development 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 direct , 01612364949 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-£65,000
- Hays
- Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
- Salary £55000.0 - £65000.0 per annum + £55,000-£65,000
- Company Hays
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
2 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
3 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
1 days ago
Building Services Compliance Officer (NIHE)
Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to recruit a Project Manager / Building Services Compliance Officer. Based from their head office on Adelaide Street, Belfast, within their Asset Management Building Safety team. This organisation has more than 85,000 properties and employs 3,000 members of staff throughout NI. Your new role Responsible to the Building Services Manager for ensuring the NIHE is fully compliant with its statutory and regulatory duties to its customers, employees, and third parties and to assist in the management and co-ordination of the planned and cyclical servicing and maintenance programme for the specialist mechanical and electrical equipment in NIHE Offices, Depots, High Rise Residential Blocks and Hostels. Some of the key duties include: To contribute to all aspects of the Building Services Function of the Building Safety Department, to ensure NIHE's compliance with its statutory and legislative Health and Safety obligations. To assist in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, particularly in relation to Heating Systems, Electrical Safety, Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector and Lifting Equipment (including servicing and LOLER) across the NIHE stock portfolio. To provide assurance reports to senior management on the testing, inspection, maintenance and certification associated with all compliance areas mentioned above. A full job description can be provided on request. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this position, you must be able to meet one of the following 3 criteria: 1. Degree or equivalent (level 6) qualification in a relevant* technical qualification, relevant to any of the compliance areas managed by this role, plus a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience** OR 2. BTEC Higher Certificate/Diploma in a relevant* technical qualification or equivalent qualification relevant to any of the compliance areas managed by this role, plus a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience** in discipline OR 3. Candidates who do not possess the qualifications above but can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development and experiential learning in any of the compliance areas managed by this role plus a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience*** A relevant qualification would be a qualification in a Building Services (Mechanical/Electrical) Discipline. For the purpose of shortlisting, candidates must demonstrate significant experience in all of the following areas: a. Experience and competency in current gas safety regulations, procedures and CP12 requirements b. Experience and competency in current Electricity at Work Regulations, the requirements for Fixed Electrical testing and Portable Appliance testing regimes c. Experience in managing contractors on multiple sites d. Experience in managing contracts in adherence to the specifications What you'll get in return Salary range, up £41,522. You will get the opportunity to work for a large Housing Body on an ongoing temporary contract. This position offers an immediate start with weekly payment via BACS transfer with all business mileage expenses being reimbursed at 45p per mile. The role allows for an excellent work-life balance with the working hours amounting to 37 per week along with an annual holiday entitlement of 35 days, inclusive of stats. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on 02890446900 or 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
- £18.0 - £21.50 per hour + Up to £41,500
- Hays
- Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Salary £18.0 - £21.50 per hour + Up to £41,500
- Company Hays
- Location Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland