M&E Engineer

Hollis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Engineer or Associate Engineer to take ownership and drive growth in their M&E Engineering team. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering, strong client-facing abilities, and operational skills. This role offers significant opportunities for impact and personal development, alongside an attractive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Life assurance and private medical insurance

25 days of holiday plus an extra day off on your birthday

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and regulations.
• Robust report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of engineering projects.
• Conduct condition surveys and technical due diligence.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Operational engineering skills

Client-facing abilities

Proactive approach

Education

Background in engineering

Job description

Ready to take ownership and drive growth in a thriving consultancy?

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer or Associate Engineer to join our expanding M&E Engineering team at Hollis, based in our vibrant Manchester office. This is a genuine growth—perfect for someone who wants to make a real impact, take the reins, and help shape the future of our M&E service in the North West.

You’ll be joining a dynamic, multi-skilled office with an established client base and a strong pipeline of work. Our Manchester team is known for its collaborative spirit and entrepreneurial mindset, and you’ll be essential in supporting the ongoing success and expansion of our M&E offering.

What makes this role stand out?

• Growth Opportunity: You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership, develop client relationships, and play a pivotal role in the evolution of our M&E service.
• Established Clients: Step into a role with a solid foundation—our reputation and client base in the region are already strong, giving you platform to hit the ground running.
• Dynamic Team: Work alongside talented surveyors, engineers, and consultants in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Variety & Challenge: From condition surveys and technical due diligence to project management and client advisory, your work will be diverse and rewarding.

What are we looking for?

• A background in engineering, ideally with experience in a consultancy environment similar to Hollis.
• Operational engineering skills, including condition surveys, technical due diligence, and robust report writing.
• Strong client‑facing abilities—you’re comfortable building relationships and representing Hollis with professionalism and confidence.
• A proactive approach, keen to take ownership and drive projects forward.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, regulations, and standards relating to building services

The Company

Hollis is a leading international, independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate, at every stage of the property life cycle.

We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, technical specialists, ESG consultants and project managers operating across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain and The Netherlands. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.

Why join us?

We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We’re independently‑owned and independently‑minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.

We offer a highly attractive salary and a generous benefits package including:

• Life assurance and private medical insurance
• Season ticket loan
• 5% Employer pension contribution
• 25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthday
• Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more
• EV car scheme
• Longevity awards

Hollis operates a hybrid‑working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and our offices, where their job allows it. In addition, employees are encouraged to request flexible working hours when needed and we work hard to accommodate where we can.

We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues. We also give back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout the year.

We're Inclusive

Together we welcome, we embrace, and we celebrate our differences. Our aim is to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace which supports and cares for all our employees, including those from underrepresented or non‑dominant groups. We’re focused on a culture of inclusion; where all barriers including prejudice are removed from our working environment; and where all our people are empowered to be the best they can be.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you would like the opportunity to join Hollis but your past experience is not an exact match, we encourage you to apply anyway as you could be the right candidate for this role or another role within the company.

If you require alternative formats of our documents or need to apply offline, please get in touch with the talent acquisition team: [e-mail] or call us on 020 7622 9555.