Mechanical Building Services Engineer

BAM Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Engineer in Bristol. The role involves managing design teams, evaluating tender specifications, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. An attractive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for continuing development are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Contributory pension

BUPA healthcare

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Gym subsidy

BAM social club

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in the Construction industry within Building Services.
• Previous management experience beneficial.
• Good IT skills in Excel & Word.

Responsibilities

• Input at tender / cost planning stage including evaluating specifications and buildability reviews.
• Manage design team and monitor production of M&E design information.
• Liaison with sub-contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Mechanical systems knowledge

IT skills

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

Mechanical Building Services Engineer
We are recruiting for Mechanical Building Services Engineer in the Western Region for our Building Services business. The role is based in Bristol with travel required to support projects across the Region. The role would report directly to the Building Services Construction Manager.

Your mission

• Input at tender / cost planning stage including: evaluating M&E Consultants specifications and tender drawings; buildability reviews; alternative design philosophy; logistics and planning.
• Management of design team to meet their obligations (organising / chairing design workshops)
• Monitor the production of M&E design information including interfaces with architects and structural engineers. Ensuring design details meet the Employers Requirements.
• Raise, manage and monitor ‘Technical Queries’ and Requests for Information (RFI’s) as required
• Input on tender lists for specialist M&E sub-contractors and major plant / equipment
• Evaluate supply chain tender returns and quotations for specification compliance and best value.
• Liaison with sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure order completeness, spec compliance and interface with electrical and construction elements.
• Engineering of contractors responsibilities such as fan / pump sizing, bracketry, expansion etc
• Raise and agree Technical Submissions for Mechanical Plant & Equipment
• Manage and monitor the delivery of plant and equipment to meet programme (incl factory witness testing)
• Manage the production and delivery of M&E co-ordinated installation drawings to programme and budget.
• Checking and sign off of co-ordinated installation drawings for design compliance, good engineering practice, operation, maintainability, CDM (H&S) and commissionabilty prior to issue.
• Management of CDP Specialists such as Sprinklers, BMS etc
• Preparation and monitoring of Client and design changes
• Liaison with Construction team members (incl site inspections)

Who are we looking for?

• Good inter-personal, communication and collaborative skills.
• Must be able to manage workload and good time management.
• Working well individually; as a team member; leading a team.
• Good knowledge of Mechanical systems & equipment and design / coordination requirements.
• Good IT skills in Excel & Word; and ability to use other IT software. (specific training will be given).
• Ideally will have an Engineering Degree or equivalent and 5 years working in the Construction industry within Building Services.
• Previous management experience would be beneficial for this role
• Enthusiastic and determined.
• Adaptable / flexible
If you share our value of doing what you say you will, to the best of your ability, every time, we want to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, including car allowance and bonus scheme, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), gym subsidy, BAM social club and many more exiting benefits. We also provide continuing learning and development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.