Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer

BAM; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BAM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer in London. This role involves managing design teams and ensuring compliance with mechanical systems on construction projects. Candidates should have an Engineering Degree and significant experience in the construction industry, alongside strong collaborative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company offers a flexible work environment and supports personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Attractive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in construction within Building Services.
• Management experience is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design team and monitor M&E design information.
• Raise and manage Technical Queries and RFIs.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and ensure compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Time management

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM construction are recruiting a Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer in the Southern division for our Building Services business.

Your mission

About the role:

1. Input at tender / cost planning stage including: evaluating M&E Consultants specifications and tender drawings; buildability reviews; alternative design philosophy; logistics and planning.
2. Management of design team to meet their obligations (organising / chairing design workshops).
3. Monitor the production of M&E design information including interfaces with architects and structural engineers. Ensuring design details meet the Employers Requirements.
4. Raise, manage and monitor 'Technical Queries' and Requests for Information (RFI's) as required.
5. Input on tender lists for specialist M&E sub-contractors and major plant / equipment.
6. Evaluate supply chain tender returns and quotations for specification compliance and best value.
7. Liaison with sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure order completeness, spec compliance and interface with electrical and construction elements.
8. Engineering of contractors responsibilities such as fan / pump sizing, bracketry, expansion etc.
9. Raise and agree Technical Submissions for Mechanical Plant & Equipment.
10. Manage and monitor the delivery of plant and equipment to meet programme (incl factory witness testing).
11. Manage the production and delivery of M&E co-ordinated installation drawings to programme and budget.
12. Checking and sign off of co-ordinated installation drawings for design compliance, good engineering practice, operation, maintainability, CDM (H&S) and commissionability prior to issue.
13. Management of CDP Specialists such as Sprinklers, BMS etc.
14. Preparation and monitoring of Client and design changes.
15. 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?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.

BAM operates a flexible working policy.

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.