Lead Building Services Engineer

Progressive

Gloucester

On-site

GBP 68,000 - 83,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

32 Days Holiday Including Bank Ho```

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Lead Building Services Engineer to provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary EPC projects in the Food & Beverage, FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Cleanroom, Industrial and Process sectors.

Based near Gloucester, the role reports to the Managing Director and involves coordinating Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC and other interfaces while supporting delivery from concept through handover.

Qualifications

Degree-qualified engineer with Building Services experience.
Experience delivering M&E, EPC projects.
Knowledge of Building Regulations and British Standards.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering projects.
Lead multidisciplinary design reviews and engineering assurance activities.
Develop and review Basis of Design documentation.
Review contractor designs, technical submissions and engineering solutions.
Coordinate Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration and Building Services interfaces.
Support Project Managers with technical decision-making and risk management.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and client requirements.
Support commissioning, testing and project handover.
Mentor and support engineers across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary delivery

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services degree

Job description

Lead Building Services Engineer
Tewkesbury Area | Up to £75,000 + Benefits + UK Travel

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Building Services Engineer to join a growing Engineering & Project Management Consultancy delivering complex EPC projects across the Food & Beverage, FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Cleanroom, Industrial and Process sectors.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and based at their HQ near Gloucester, the Lead Building Services Engineer will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering projects, supporting delivery from concept and front-end engineering design through to commissioning and handover.

This Lead Building Services Engineer role would suit a Lead Building Services Engineer, Principal Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, MEP Engineer, Design Lead or Technical Lead looking to take ownership of technical delivery across complex engineering projects.

Whilst an Electrical background would be advantageous, we're equally interested in candidates from Mechanical, Refrigeration and broader Building Services backgrounds with experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities of Lead Building Services Engineer

Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering projects.
Lead multidisciplinary design reviews and engineering assurance activities.
Develop and review Basis of Design documentation.
Review contractor designs, technical submissions and engineering solutions.
Coordinate Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration and Building Services interfaces.
Support Project Managers with technical decision-making and risk management.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and client requirements.
Support commissioning, testing and project handover.
Mentor and support engineers across the business.

About You

Degree qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services or a related Engineering discipline.
Strong understanding of Building Services engineering and multidisciplinary project delivery.
Experience reviewing contractor-led designs and technical submissions.
Knowledge of Building Regulations, British Standards and engineering best practice.
Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Lead Building Services Engineer
Tewkesbury Area | Up to £75,000 + Benefits + UK Travel

Key Responsibilities of Lead Building Services Engineer

Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering projects.
Lead multidisciplinary design reviews and engineering assurance activities.
Develop and review Basis of Design documentation.
Review contractor designs, technical submissions and engineering solutions.
Coordinate Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration and Building Services interfaces.
Support Project Managers with technical decision‑making and risk management.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and client requirements.
Support commissioning, testing and project handover.
Mentor and support engineers across the business.

About You

Degree qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services or a related Engineering discipline.
Experience delivering M&E, MEP, EPC, Industrial or Capital Projects.
Strong understanding of Building Services engineering and multidisciplinary project delivery.
Experience reviewing contractor‑led designs and technical submissions.
Knowledge of Building Regulations, British Standards and engineering best practice.
Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills.

Experience within Food & Beverage, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Cleanroom, Industrial Manufacturing, Process Engineering or Refrigeration environments would be particularly advantageous.

Package

Salary up to £75,000 DOE
Private Healthcare
Pension Scheme
32 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays
Birthday Leave
Annual Leave Flex Scheme
Professional Membership Fees Paid
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free On-Site Parking

Based near Gloucester, this Lead Building Services Engineer role would suit for candidates commuting from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Evesham, Cirencester, Stroud, Malvern, Hereford, Bristol, Swindon and Birmingham.

Desired Skills and Experience