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We are a M&E / Building Services Specialist with strong experience and relationships within the Building Services Industry, UK and Worldwide. Our considered and tailored approached to recruitment helps us to understand our candidates' individual needs and aspirations by matching them to the right clients. We work closely with our clients to fully understand their businesses, how they operate and the type of individuals that flourish in their businesses.

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Working with a variety of National & Regional Main Contractors. Roles include Operational, Commercial and Pre Construction

We work closely with key Mechanical + Electrical Subcontractors. Covering all White Collar roles, including, Operations, Commercial, Pre Construction and Support Services

MEP Design roles within Consultancies, Contractors and Client side

We offer a unique retained approach to Senior Leadership Appointments. Working in partnership with businesses to source key appointments or mass recruitment drives

Our client is a leading specialist Mechanical and Electrical service provider working direct to the client or for tier 1 main contractors on a range of high profile projects within London and surrounding areas. The UK business subsequently opened in 2006 becoming very successful, growing significantly within the last few years to a turnover circa £75m and currently employing over 200 staff which will continue to increase over the next five years. Their success depends solely on the quality and motivation of their people and their ability to challenge the ‘norm’.

Preferably educated to ONC/HNC, Degree or above

Ideally at least ten years’ experience with an M&E contractor 

A strong understanding of Mechanical issues and trends in the construction sectors, including specialist markets, as well as good electrical knowledge

Able to demonstrate an extensive track record of project delivery within the M&E industry

Must have the commercial acumen to contribute to and actively participate in delivering the project

Mechanical Project Manager overseeing a £25 million High End Residential Development

18 Month project, currently at Pre Construction

A strong understanding of Mechanical Pre Construction Activities, Procurement, Design, etc

Must have experience of delivering a project over £15 million

Work for a rapidly expanding contractor, where hard work will be noticed

A large Mechanical and Electrical contractor are looking for a Mechanical Project Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful company. They are well known for attracting and developing talent, who bring passion and enthusiasm to the company. You will run projects ranging from £10m to £25m, working across a mixed portfolio of clients including Commercial, Residential and Data Centre. You will work from conceptual designs and solutions to pre-designed, traditional build and design and build, working closely with end users, main contractors, local authorities and consultants.

£25 million High End Residential Scheme. Central London. Large Regional M&E Contractor

Our client is one of the UK’s leading multi-discipline building, engineering and M&E services provider. With over 35 years of experience, they are a fully integrated, privately owned building services engineering business. They have grown year upon year both in turnover and geographical spread and proudly trade with no financial borrowings. Always passionate about completing projects to the highest standards, their company ethos is very much focused upon project delivery and client expectation, and it is this that has enabled them to enter into long term strategic partnerships with some of the biggest client firms in the industry.

You’ll have worked in a similar role previously and have the proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.

You will have 5 – 10 years’ experience

You will have experience of working within a M&E contractor

You are organised and methodical in your approach to managing your tasks and priorities, you strive to meet deadlines and have a close appreciation of the commercial factors which affect design solutions.

Collaborative in nature, you’ll be able to empathise with your clients’ needs and utilise excellent communication skills, both in writing and verbally, with internal and external stakeholders. You’re used to using your initiative to overcome challenges and have a positive, can-do attitude.

HNC / HND level minimum, ideally degree qualified

Chartered Engineer status an advantage but not essential

Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications

We require a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer that can take complete ownership of a project from concept to completion. Someone who can work autonomously without supervision and has a self-starter mindset. You will be working on a variety of projects spanning various sectors. 

Design the HVAC, hot and cold water and above ground drainage using Hevacomp and other industry design tools

Produce a tender cost summary, issue to tender, assist with the tender returns and run the project on site

Liaise with the client/design team and contractors

Use of 2D AutoCAD essential and 3D BIM useful

Ensure that design takes full regard of all health and safety requirements. 

Reduce waste to a minimum from all activities. 

Ensure that designs take account of environmental issues.

Produce mechanical design layouts which are cost effective, meet the requirements of the specification and which can be purchased, installed and commissioned effectively. 

Ensure that standard practices are utilised wherever possible. 

Monitor design costs and provide design services appropriate to the allowance available.

Produce estimates and feedback for Proposals department. 

Assist with updating procedures and processes.

Co-ordinate designs with all other disciplines internal and external to our client to ensure that all design elements are fully integrated. 

Maintain files and records throughout the duration of contracts.

Provide services which focus on customer satisfaction. 

Recognise that satisfying the customer is the key to achieving other objectives, and that customers include everyone receiving benefit from their processes, whether end users or other departments within the company. 

Mechanical Design Manager for various projects in and around London.

Our client is a family owned and run building services contractor with an annual turnover of more than £100 million. Supported by their specialist sub-brands, they continue to set the standard across a diverse range of industry sectors both in the UK and across Europe. Our client is a leader in the building services market, underpinned by their strong brand and long trading history. Their core values are intrinsic in a continued drive for engineering excellence; being a ‘Smart, Responsible, Trusted partner of choice, who is Focused and Passionate about every project they deliver. Their people are driven by innovation and have a reputation for combining engineering excellence with years of experience and grounding. 

Degree or equivalent in an Electrical discipline.

Experience working as a SQEP project E&I engineer

Knowledge of QA Plans, Inspection Checklists, Lifetime Record compilation essential

Further Education in an Electrical Engineering Discipline or significant experience is required

Ability to be issued a P4 pass is essential

Working as the Project Engineer with Electrical bias you will successfully deliver a number of concurrent building services projects through all stages from concept to client handover. As Project Engineer you will also ensure that each project is delivered on time and to budget in accordance with company standard operating procedures.

Assist in ensuring that work is carried out in full conformance with quality, environmental and safety standards.

Assist with co-ordinate and control the on-site construction process ensuring the site build progresses in line with plan.

Liaise with Statutory Authorities and Local Authorities as directed by the Site Manager in the submission of all Building Regulation cards as required to allow the progress of the project.

Attend site meetings, effectively communicate and provide information for Progress Reports.

Chair and minute the subcontractor meetings in the absence of the Site or Project Manager.

Assist the Site Manager in the management of materials.

Record keeping (diary, drawing register, H&S, COSHH Assessments, As built drawings, Levels & Foundations records, site H&S file).

Assist in ensuring that work is carried out in full conformance with quality environmental and safety requirements.

Experience working with a main contractor or large subcontractor.

Proven technical knowledge of Electrical Services.

Knowledge and skills to effectively problem solve.

A keen desire to continually develop knowledge further.

Be self-motivated, with proven organisational ability and the drive to meet deadlines.

Customer focused with the ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Electrical Project Engineers required for various projects values ranging from £22 - £30m, London.

Our client is a leading specialist Mechanical and Electrical service provider working direct to the client or for tier 1 main contractors on a range of high profile projects within London and surrounding areas. The UK business subsequently opened in 2006 becoming very successful, growing significantly within the last few years to a turnover circa £90m and currently employing over 200 staff which will continue to increase over the next five years. Their success depends solely on the quality and motivation of their people and their ability to challenge the ‘norm’.

Membership of relevant professional institute

NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate or IOSH Managing Safety

Knowledge/training in sustainable technologies

Proven track record in Electrical systems, design, building services or Maintenance Engineering

Construction experience in the areas of snagging and commissioning works

Commercially aware with good influencing skills

Good understanding of design and build processes and experience in dealing with Specific Building Requirements/Design Briefs for maintenance

Proven ability to carry out detailed research into specific subject, understand requirements and provide relevant direction to the wider business

Ability to obtain government security clearance

Provide electrical and general technical support, guidance and direction, within competency, to the business in accordance with the statutory requirements, engineering good practice and management processes and procedures.

Prepare Design FMEA and Change Risk Assessments with risks/mitigation measures identified

Provide active technical services to ensure support for delivery of assigned projects and work schemes

Provide a design review service for projects to identify maintenance and lifecycle issues or considerations. Provide comprehensive feedback to Project Officers and others as directed

Provide operational guidance and appraisal on Functional Acceptance Testing and technical snagging of major projects

Generate Building System and Associated Plant and Equipment test plans, testing methods and definition of acceptable standards of performance (acceptance specifications, targets and tolerances)

Prepare technical reports to support legal/compensation claims

Produce or amend defined Building System, Plant and Equipment operational performance control plans and out of control action plans

Review technical specification documentation, performance testing certification and OEM O&M information as directed

Undertake product selection, specification, performance and evaluation for in service equipment and future procurement

Undertake subject matter technical research, investigations, appraisals and other diagnostic works as directed, producing professional reports in support of such investigations and reviews

Contribute to the appraisal, recommendation and adoption of technologies / innovations that increase operational efficiencies of maintenance delivery, reduce asset operating costs and / or improve energy efficiency across the managed estate

Provide concise reports on all technical support activities

Keep updated on current & future technologies/standards/legislation

Electrical Design Manager required for various projects based in central London.

Our client is one of the UK’s leading multi-discipline building, engineering and M&E services provider. With over 35 years of experience, they are a fully integrated, privately owned building services engineering business. They have grown year upon year both in turnover and geographical spread and proudly trade with no financial borrowings. Always passionate about completing projects to the highest standards, their company ethos is very much focused upon project delivery and client expectation, and it is this that has enabled them to enter into long term strategic partnerships with some of the biggest client firms in the industry.

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Minimum 5 years professional experience, preferably within the residential M&E sector

Must be able to review technical drawings for variations, valuations and take offs

Previous experience working on commercial/residential projects

Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated, good working attitude and a high level of professionalism

Proficient in MS Office, specifically in MS Excel

We are currently looking to recruit an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor for a £10m Heritage / Landmark development based in Central London, to provide regular contractual and financial information to monitor the achievement of project objectives, to assist with the vetting of sub-contract documents prior to execution and generally to maximise the financial return in respect of each project.

Manage feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs and engaging all team members from the project launch to ensure that the best solution is obtained.

Single point of contact to fully understand project’s commercial needs, evaluating different options to fulfil them and propose the best solutions in a reasonable, professional way.

Manage cost throughout the project stages through to financial close and during construction. Assisting when required with regards to cost evaluation, procurement and variation advice.

Accurately report and monitor, to forecast correctly, monthly cost reporting.

Remain the single point of accountability for reporting weekly and monthly commercial reports to the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director.

Handle procurement of sub-contractor packages and present their selection for approval of said packages by Commercial Director.

Prepare and monitor all supporting documentation for extension of time and loss in expense claims, in line with the contract documentation.

Monitor project variations, project claims and compile all supporting documents, ensuring all the relevant project files are updated for review by the company’s Commercial Manager.

Minimise the cost and enhance value for money for projects, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality.

Cashflow to be prepared and monitored for the project.

All costs applicable to the project to be monitored including preliminaries through the approval, sign off of orders and the reviewing of invoices applicable to the project.

Prepare monthly client applications for payments and follow through to receipt of client certificate, in line with the works completed on site and cash flow position.

Contract administration of the main contract to protect Cilantro Engineering’s position and safeguard any issues.

Administration of Sub-contractors’ contracts, to ensure fair and efficient management of Sub-contractor packages.

Assess Sub-contractors’ application for payments, to ensure a fair valuation in line with the progress on site and with their contracts.

Other job-related duties as they arise from new company processes.

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor for a £30 million Commercial Development in Central London.

Our client is a national building services contractor with an annual turnover of more than £100 million. Supported by their specialist sub-brands, they continue to set the standard across a diverse range of industry sectors both in the UK and across Europe. Our client is a leader in the building services market, underpinned by their strong brand and long trading history. 

Ideally at least ten years’ experience with a National M&E contractor

A strong understanding of Electrical issues and trends in the construction sectors, including specialist markets, as well as good mechanical knowledge.

We are currently looking to recruit an Electrical Project Manager for a £15m Electrical only Commercial Development based in Central London.

As an Electrical Project Manager you will be required to manage the project team and supply chain to deliver this £100m project to time, cost, targets and standards. 

You must be able to manage external consultants (e.g. design) to enable delivery – driving value, customer focus and achievement of the project’s objectives. 

It will be required that you report periodically to Senior Management on project progress, risks and issues using robust reporting systems to meet the needs of the business. 

Managing and delivering operational excellence and efficiency is essential.

Electrical Project Managers required for various projects in and around London.

Ideally at least seven years’ experience with an M&E Contractor or M&E Commercial Consultant

Able to demonstrate a track record of commercial assistance on projects over £10 million (M&E).

Must be able to work autonomously, undertaking monthly internal CVR reports and cash flow forecasts

Project Quantity Surveyor for a large Commercial Development project in the City of London

Excellent career opportunities and a highly competitive salary package.

M&E Building Services background essential.

Working as part of a strong project team, you will be tasked with providing Commercial assistance to a well known Development in Central London. The project will run for 2 years and provides the successful candidate with the chance to add a notable project to their CV. Initially there will measurement exercises involved, revalidating the tender. This will then progress to procurement, and then on to all general post contract commercial duties. An exciting project, providing the successful candidate the opportunity to run with a project from the early stages to client handover. 

Exciting opportunity for a Project QS to work on a well known Commercial Development in City of London

Postsecondary Education in Marketing or Related Field

Thorough, Detail-Oriented, Ability to Process the Big-Picture Items

We are seeking to recruit a professional commercial manager with a passion for adding increasing growth by identifying new opportunities and helping lead marketing efforts. Our ideal candidate will have a constant awareness of trends and market conditions in order to provide strategic advice to senior management. This role requires creative and strategic thinking and excellent organisational abilities. If you are able to promote and expand our company’s commercial activities and generate revenues and sustainable growth, we want to meet you.

Serves as a company leader, overseeing day-to-day operations and focusing on the long-term interests of the business. Pursues new business opportunities and manages functions such as company associations, employee activities and evaluations, and other matters that relate to a company's operations. Plays an important role in marketing or corporate management.

As a commercial manager you will be responsible for looking after projects and managing a team.

The job role of a commercial manager includes the following duties: 

Taking responsibility for the financial management of projects

Putting together bids to win new business 

Strategically expanding, preserving or improving company procedures, standards or policies

Ability to develop and implement strategies to meet company goals and targets

Understand customer relationships and their requirements to make sure they are met

Knowledge of conducting market research and analysis,

Ability to understand business growth models and to foresee commercial opportunities

Develop plans for expansion and business development

Collaborate with and coordinate diverse teams

Excellent interpersonal skills, working to build and maintain beneficial partnerships with stakeholders

Strategic development and critical thinking skills needed to assist in setting financial targets, developing budgets, and monitoring compliance

Work experience as a commercial manager or relevant role

Excellent organisational and leadership skills

Success in sales or marketing and the ability to manage relationships with clients and stakeholders

Solid knowledge of performance, financial and budgeting performance processes

Commercial awareness coupled with a strategic mindset

Solid understanding of market research and analytics

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Commercial Managers required for multiple projects in central and greater London.

Maintain knowledge of current industry and technical developments.

Attend regular CPD presentations for self-improvement / development.

Strong technical & engineering background, with experience of customer management, with strong inter-personal skills.

Proven track record as a senior Estimator within regional / geographical office.

Good understanding and knowledge of Bid Management, quality systems and estimating work-winning procedures.

Excellent understanding and knowledge of pricing and operation of building services.

Excellent knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical Services Design & Cost elements

Able to present and discuss proposal negotiations with partners, clients and their representatives

Must have the ability to self-manage tasks & people to a tight deadline, however contributing to a multi-disciplined regional & work-winning team.

Well-developed commercial and presentation skills

Excellent communication skills, organisational skills and to be a team player.

Display constructive leadership in support of customers bid strategies.

Well-developed entrepreneurial spirit and propensity towards innovation & best practice.

Keen sense of opportunity and the ability to accurately assess ‘Added-Value’ for the customer over Risk.

Keen sense of opportunity and the ability to accurately assess risk / and management.

Good computer skills, working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products (Estimation Packages, Excel, Word).

Excellent analytic, numeric, literacy skills.

Minimum of HNC Qualification & / or suitable experience to suit the role requirements.

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, the Electrical Estimator will work alongside estimating colleagues to develop tender enquiries so that attractive & commercially competitive tenders can be produced. The Electrical Estimator will help develop and support Estimating and Work-Winning Strategies to ensure the continued development and improvement of the regional London business unit, to support the development and growth of the national core business, always ensuring our client matches the capabilities of the wants and needs of its customers / clients. The Electrical Estimator shall help ensure the delivery of uniformity & excellence through Quality, Estimating / Cost Planning, and Best Practice techniques and procedures. 

Ensure Site Surveys to establish / reinforce project details are undertaken with cognizance of any Health & Safety issues that may exist.

Produce and submit concise package enquiries to the market place enabling their quotations to be received and analysed in a timely manner to suit the bid timeline programme.

Ensure clear and precise tender measures are carried out and detailed to include within the computer estimating programme (Estimation) and along with the Quoted prices present to the Senior Management in the Adjudication Suite of Documents (Excel) identifying all decisions taken during the bid such as chosen supplier and better buying levels taken.

Upon the finalisation of Adjudication and Settlement adjustments relay the detail to the team and provide clarification of our bid within the overall submitted offer.

Respond effectively and attend all necessary meetings both internal and external to support the Bid Team during and post tender submittal.

Upon the success of the bid provide the effective handover of the Estimate to the Regional Manager or designate.

To ensure submissions remain ahead of competitors, developing winning proposals that balance client needs; legal, commercial and operational risk and target margins.

At Preferred Bidder Stage, continue to Support the Lead Negotiator; Assisting with Compilation of all Necessary Tender/Bid Information and Developing a Detailed knowledge of the Issues Involved.

Ensure that Good Practice and Legal Compliance are maintained.

Support the management in the implementation of the company’s BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management & 14001 Environmental Procedures, ensuring consistency of approach across Regional Businesses.

Electrical Estimator required for a National Contractor based in London.

Preferably educated to ONC/HNC, Degree or above in  civil, mechanical, electrical engineering or construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience.

Experience and knowledge in delivering projects with multiple stakeholders, including optioneering, construction sequencing, recovery planning and resource allocation.

Good understanding of the post holder’s obligations under the CDM Regulations.

Experienced in motivating and energising contract partners by building an environment of trust and understanding, actively seeking alternative views and opinions. 

Have appropriate health and safety experience, training and qualifications in line with international standards for roles of this nature to be able to identify and halt unsafe works

We are seeking a construction manager who can put his or her expertise to work on a variety of community building initiatives. This professional will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects at once, and serving as the representative at each worksite in dealings with subcontractors, suppliers, customers, and government inspectors. With each project, this individual is counted on to drive the innovation our client is known for.

Mechanical Construction Manager to have the following attributes/qualities/experience: 

Excellent computer / paperwork skills / Organized 

Good communicator both internal and external including client facing

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