Assistant Building Services Engineer

SDC Builders Ltd; Bedford, Cambridge, Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Services Project Manager/Engineer to join their dynamic Mechanical & Electrical team. In this role, you will oversee specialist subcontractors and support project delivery across diverse projects, from pharmaceuticals to commercial builds. Your expertise will help maintain high standards of safety and quality while fostering teamwork and collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package, including enhanced pension and health care. If you are passionate about engineering and project management, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension

Health Care

Life Assurance

Car/Car Allowance

Increased Annual Leave after 5 years

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering mechanical or electrical packages.
• HND or similar in an M&E related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating M&E design and supervising M&E sub-contractors.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are met.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

SDC is recruiting for an Assistant Services Project Manager /Engineer to join our in-house Mechanical & Electrical team working on projects across our operating region (Bedford, Cambridge, Oxford and surrounding areas). Initially, you will be part of the Special Projects team, working across multiple new-build and refurbishment projects up to £5m.

The successful candidate will be either mechanically or electrically biased and will be supervising the specialist M&E sub-contractors. You will also progress M&E design queries whilst supporting the Project Manager in the delivery of the schemes.

The M&E Team plays an integral part in underpinning the success of a diverse range of projects, including pharmaceutical, commercial, automotive, and health.

Responsibilities:
• Assist in the co-ordination of M&E Design, liaising with external consultants.
• Supervise specialist M&E sub-contractors through effective communication and proactive involvement in the day-to-day running of the site.
• Implement the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance, and communication from the outset.
• Attend programme meetings to ensure the best build programme is maintained.
• Work alongside the Services Project Manager, using your knowledge of building control to ensure all systems meet the requirements for handover.
• Regularly liaise with Clients' Consultants throughout the construction and commissioning phases of the Project.
• Ensure all systems are demonstrated accordingly.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration.
• Provide technical support to the project team and specialists.

Requirements:

• An HND or similar in an M&E related discipline.
• Proven experience of delivering mechanical or electrical packages on new-build projects.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Share the company ethics of collaboration, problem-solving, and teamwork.

What we offer:

We regularly review our salaries and benefits package to ensure we are rewarding our staff and remain competitive in the market. This includes, but is not limited to, an enhanced pension and inclusion in our EBT bonus scheme. Applicable roles benefit from a car/car allowance, health care, life assurance, and increased annual leave after 5 years’ service.
We are proud to support continued development and progression through various training opportunities.