Design Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Newport is seeking an experienced M&E Consultant to join their team. The role involves assisting in mechanical and electrical surveys, producing specifications, and managing small projects. Strong design experience in a consultancy or contractor setting is required, along with a relevant qualification. This opportunity offers training, a supportive environment, and 38 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and progression opportunities

Potential hybrid structure

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical design experience in a consultancy or contractor setting.
• Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills in surveying and client advisory work.
• UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with mechanical and electrical condition surveys in commercial buildings.
• Helping to produce specifications, designs, and cost estimates.
• Supporting the tender process and monitoring contractor performance.
• Advising on compliance and lifecycle planning.
• Managing smaller projects with guidance from senior staff.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Electrical design experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

UK driving licence

Education

Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering

Job description

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£40,000 to £60,000 DOE + car allowance + plus mileage + 30 days holiday plus bank holidays + training + progression + potential hybrid structure + company benefits

If you are an experienced M&E Consultant or have mechanical or electrical design experience in consultancy OR contractor setting and want to take the next step into consultancy, this is an incredibly exciting opportunity.

You will be joining an award winning commercial property consultancy that works with landlords and tenants across the UK. The team advises on building services in high profile London properties as well as regional offices, retail, and mixed-use sites. Projects range from condition surveys and compliance checks to full design, specification, and project delivery.

In this role, you will be trained to carry out M&E surveys, write technical reports, review maintenance contracts, and provide strategic advice to clients. You will also have the chance to work on small to medium sized projects, managing them from concept through to completion alongside experienced engineers and surveyors.

This is a standout opportunity because you will step into a role where your existing design skills will be valued while you gain the consultancy expertise that will open doors for the rest of your career. You will work on prestigious buildings and with respected blue chip clients, supported by a highly experienced team who will mentor you in everything from surveying and reporting to project management and strategic client advice.

What better reward then 38 days holiday a year!

What you will be doing

• Assisting with mechanical and electrical condition surveys in commercial buildings
• Helping to produce specifications, designs, and cost estimates
• Supporting the tender process and monitoring contractor performance
• Advising on compliance, lifecycle planning, and operational efficience
• Managing smaller projects with guidance from senior staff

What you need

• Mechanical or electrical design experience in a consultancy or contractor setting
• Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (degree or HNC
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn new skills in surveying and client advisory work
• UK driving licence

You will get exposure to some of the most interesting and varied M&E consultancy work in the industry, with the support to develop quickly.