HVAC/M&E Aspiring Project Manager

Pertemps Crawley Perms; Reigate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share bonus

6-monthly bonus

20 days holiday / Bank Holidays

Mentorship and training

Career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Crawley Perms is seeking a Trainee / Assistant Mechanical Building Services Engineer in Surrey. The office base includes site visits across London & SE, with a competitive starting salary and a 6-monthly profit-share bonus.

You will learn every facet of building services, supported by senior engineers, with a clear pathway toward full project management and career progression.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (BEng/BSc/HND).
• Willingness to learn across design, estimating, procurement and delivery.
• Commercial awareness and long-term career focus.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support all facets of building services from concept to handover.
• Assist design, estimating, procurement and project delivery activities.
• Progress toward ownership of projects with mentorship until commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Role: Trainee / Assistant Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Location: Surrey (Office-based with site visits across London & SE)

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience + 6-Monthly Profit-Share Bonus

About Us

We are recruiting for a well-established M&E building services company based in Surrey, delivering end-to-end design, contract management, installation, and commissioning for high-profile clients across London and the South East. Projects span HVAC, heating, plumbing, drainage, and BMS, with contract values ranging from 10k to 3m.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an ambitious candidate to learn every facet of building services from the ground up, with a clear career pathway toward full Project Management and beyond.

Initially office-based, you will work alongside senior engineers to gain hands-on experience across design, estimating, procurement, and project delivery. As your confidence and technical knowledge grow, you will take ownership of your own projects from initial concept through to final commissioning and hand-over.

About You

This role is ideal for either:

• A Mechanical Engineering graduate (BEng/BSC/HND) looking for a structured, hands-on start to their career.
• An improver or experienced HVAC / Building Services technician or engineer looking to transition off the tools/site into full project management.

You should be commercially aware, eager to learn, and looking for a long-term role with direct career progression.

What Is On Offer

• Competitive starting salary reviewed against performance
• 6-monthly company profit-share bonus scheme
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays + additional paid days off during the Christmas shutdown
• Full mentorship and technical training across all mechanical disciplines
• Long-term career progression into senior project management