A Small Selection of the Many Vacancies We Currently Have Registered in Mechanical Engineering

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2811 - Associate – Mechanical - Central London - c£50-60k + benefits

• As one of the longest established consultancies in the UK, our client provides a broad range of services to meet the unique and constantly changing requirements of their clients. With projects ranging from minor works to major contracts worth more than £100 million, they cover all major sectors, from education to retail, custodial to residential, churches to commerce, health to transport and industrial to conservation.

• They are constantly evolving and adapting to meet their clients' needs. Their approach to business and how they work with their clients has made them who they are today. Whether working as part of an externally sourced team, or as an entire in-house inter-discipline team, they offer an enthusiastic delivery-led service to achieve their clients' objectives and, in many cases, improve upon their expectations.

• They are always striving to innovate, progress and succeed. That is their added value. They take routine tasks and with resolute reliability create something special. From their internal resources, whether an individual specialism or a inter-discipline service, they build the project team bespoke to each of their clients' demands, saving time and money by capitalising the broad and diverse skills, knowledge and expertise that exist within the Group. Due to expansion of the Group a number of opportunities have arisen for Senior Professional Building Services Design Engineers and Project Managers with a relevant qualification to at least HND level and MCIBSE.

2807 - Senior Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare sector – London - c£50k + benefits

• To work within a team of Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers on all aspects of healthcare design, including Primary Care / LIFT schemes, major healthcare PFI (Trust advisors and bid team), private healthcare facilities as well as framework agreements with several acute trusts.

• Knowledge or Experience Required •Demonstrable previous design experience in Mechanical Engineering •Demonstrable previous experience working on projects within the Healthcare sector •Demonstrable experience and understanding of the engineering aspects of buildings and sustainable design •Demonstrable technical capabilities relating to design and co-ordination of systems across a range of building types, whilst acknowledging energy targets and system efficiencies •Undertaking design of projects with minimal supervision, reporting to Management on a regular basis •Detail design development •Site inspection and surveys •Candidates must have demonstrable previous work experience in an Engineering Consultancy

• Skills Required •Ability to work within a team successfully •Good interpersonal skills •Good communication skills (verbal and written) •Literate in Microsoft Office / Outlook •Time management and personal management skills •Operational understanding of QA systems •Understanding of designers’ responsibilities under the CDM regulations Educational Requirements •BEng or MEng (or equivalent) in relevant engineering discipline •Chartered status or working towards Chartership

2804 - Mechanical Associate - Building Services – London - c£55k + benefits

• Our client is a specialist engineering company providing a full range of services to the property and construction industry. As part of the Group they are aligned to their Civils, Environmental, Energy and Development and Transportation Businesses to provide a multidisciplinary management and consultancy service that meets the developing demands of out clients.

• The London M&E team is divided into several operating teams each lead by a Technical Director. The aim is to add a Mechanical Associate engineer to an existing team to strengthen the structure and be part of growth and development. Current projects consist of retail, commercial and residential projects including “renewable technologies” and “low energy” designs required to satisfy local authority planning requirements and Building Regulations, Part L. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be a dynamic self motivated individual who will take on a Leadership role in project work, focused on delivery to the client and technical excellence. The role requires management of a number of projects and becoming involved in design at an early stage. It includes management of fees and invoicing, project resource management and mentoring and coaching junior members of the team. The ability to plan design deliverables for each stage of a project is a pre-requisite. A key element of the role is to liaise with clients and design teams to confirm the brief and be responsible for providing highly innovative design and delivery of sustainable solutions. This includes undertaking feasibility studies and developing concepts through to detailed design, specification and tender to the required standards. Development of energy strategies incorporating renewable technologies and low energy designs to satisfy local authority planning requirements and compliance with Building Regulations Part L, co-ordinated design delivery taking into full consideration CDM standards QA standards and programme deadlines.

• The role includes attendance at site meetings, liaison with Construction Managers and Trade Contractors, site visits to monitor progress and quality of installations, witnessing of commissioning results and acceptance for handover to clients. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop relationships with their own clients through repeat business, to seek new opportunities and contribute to bids and presentations to clients.. Requirements The applicant should have obtained Chartered Engineer status, possess CIBSE membership and a degree in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably Building services. The applicant will have proven experience in the design of Engineering Building Services. The ability to work closely with clients and take instructions is essential. Must be fully conversant with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and technical software, such as IES and Hevacomp. Applicants need to be able to demonstrate good management, communication and technical skills and be capable of working both within the team and independently, as dictated by work load. Good presentation skills are also required.

2803 - Associate Director, Mechanical Building Services – Hampshire - to £60 + benefits

• Join a multi discipline team providing engineering solutions to a wide variety of projects across a range of Commercial and Public sectors including Commercial, Custodial, Health Care, Further and High Education and Leisure. The Building Services team is looking towards controlled growth to manage its current and future projects and clients.

• As a result of growth during the last three years the Building Services team is looking to appoint a Mechanical Associate Director. Responsibilities Core Functions • Agree feasibility study briefs with clients to anticipate and identify needs and expectations, and develop the project brief in conjunction with others. • Review and approve feasibility study reports before issue to client, and follow up the report with the client. • Work with client & design team to assemble a design specification compliant with the Employer’s requirements, agree its format and content, and monitor and review its preparation ensuring delivery by the due date. • Agree and monitor scope of works. • Carry out detailed design to Building Regulations standard ensuring CDM, QA and technical review and sign off by Project Leader, including complex calculations and co-ordination issues. • Establish the design concept with the team and determine the programme for the design process, carry out high level review. • Co-ordinate and attend pre-qualification interviews. • Review tender documentation and authorise tender issues, review tenders received and advise client on appointment of contractor, and liaise between disciplines on multi-functional tenders. • Report to the client any variance between the works constructed and the design intent. • Ensure relevant schedules of testing/commissioning and snagging are prepared and carried out by suitably qualified personnel. • Identify the need for building and site surveys and their relevance to the project, and ensure that they are implemented in time to meet the requirements of the project. • Agree fees and extras and maintain client comfort. • Carry out due diligence surveys where required. • Review outputs of Computer Aided Design analysis, and determine additional levels of checking needed. • Lead the design process and encourage the rest of the team to deliver appropriate and cost effective solutions to the agreed programme; support those more inexperienced by technical review, mentoring and advice. • Lead from the front accepting design challenges and giving them due consideration with the support of others to achieve resolution. • Act as project director, working with project team at a senior level. • Undertake regular reviews with project managers to ensure that QA, CDM & risk management processes are followed. • Manage client relationship, ensuring the client is well informed about project progress and solicit and act on feedback from the client to enhance the service they receive. Business and Team Functions • Implement business development strategy as part of leadership team, coach and develop team in developing business, and network and develop contacts locally to develop business • Encourage staff feedback & contribution to knowledge sharing tools. • Ensure contracts / letter of intent are in place for all projects before work begins. • Flag PI issues to the Commercial Director in line with company policy. • Ensure all company standards & efficient working practices are adopted. • Maintain an overview & understanding of the team workload & associated resource requirements, and work with other team leaders to ensure resources are fully utilised, identify & address effectively any surplus or shortfall in available staff. • Provide consistent & meaningful management reports on a monthly basis in line with the current commercial framework of the company. • Ensure that accurate fees & progress data related to all projects is prepared and entered into the company commercial management system in a timely manner. • Manage working capital on a monthly basis to achieve agreed KPI’s • Negotiate additional fees with clients where appropriate. • Ensure contracts are in place for supplier relationships. Requirements Qualifications BEng or MEng degree in relevant engineering discipline as a minimum standard. Achieved incorporated or chartered status. Technical Skills Demonstrated ability to lead completion of conceptual design, feasibility studies, design specifications, detailed engineering design, calculations, project budget costing, site supervision and liaison work and job tender for a wide variety of projects. Experience of managing large projects as the lead engineer is essential. Experience of winning work, people leadership and commercial management are essential, ideally supplemented by a particular technical specialism or sector focus. IT Skills Good knowledge and ability to use desktop IT packages. Local Knowledge Good reputation in the local market place, and a number of clients who respect their work and want to work with them, as well as a network of professional contacts is essential.

• Key Competencies Able to demonstrate competence in: • communication skills • organization skills • innovative mindset • team-working • self development • building client relationships • Improvement and quality • Accountability • Leading others • Balanced commercial approach • Business Knowledge • Commercial Focus • Health and safety • Sound Judgment

FM1630 - Senior Mechanical Engineer - £42 - £51,000 – Rickmansworth

• A principal mechanical engineer is required to join a wastewater team which is currently seconded to work in Thames Water’s offices in Maple Lodge, Rickmansworth. This team is working on designs for refurbishment and upgrading of the London and Tideway Sewage Treatment Works.

• Principal: Preparation of feasibility studies and outline designs for mechanical aspects of projects for sewage effluent and sludge treatment plant extensions and improvements. Requirements will include preparation of reports and draft procurement specifications. Supervision of work undertaken by junior engineers and technicians. Secondary: Mentoring development of junior and senior MEICA staff.

• Essential Qualifications Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Chartered engineer Essential Skills or Background Experience in the water inductry. Experience of feasibility studies and delivery of outline/detailed design on water and wastewater engineering projects. Ability to prepare specifications and procurement requisitions for typical wastewater treatment works plant and equipment. Teamworking skills

2764 - Plumber/Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Building Services) – Berkshire - c£25-28k + o/t + benefits

• Our client is a major provider of mechanical and electrical, planned and reactive maintenance to many of the country’s premier organisations. They offer both Planned and Reactive Maintenance to all aspects of a buildings’ service maintenance via Mobile or Resident Engineers. They believe that any service should be designed to suit the needs of the client - it should recognise the working practices and culture employed within a business in order to effect an integrated maintenance provision - without disrupting the clients’ core business.

• The scope of work they cover encompasses all aspects of mechanical and electrical maintenance and includes: Planned preventive maintenance Reactive maintenance Condition based maintenance Testing & Commissioning Project Works/Small Works Facilities Management Building Energy Management Systems Building Services They also have the benefit of specialist teams covering:- Fire and Intruder Alarms Refrigeration & Air Conditioning CCTV Water Treatment

• They continue to develop their range of services offered to their clients to meet their needs as well as satisfying current legislation and environmental requirements. Their Service Locations are strategically located near to motorway networks throughout the United Kingdom, providing a high level of service at competitive rates. Regional and Contract Managers ensure regular contact is maintained with clients, so that continuously high standards are initiated and maintained. They provide service to all sectors of the economy from National to Local Government, Manufacturing to Education and the rapidly expanding Shopping Environment to Commercial – in every instance their clients’ requirements are unique.