Job Opportunity: Senior Building Services Engineer

📍 Location: Northfleet (flexible working arrangements available)

🕒 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

💰 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

📋 Reporting to: Technical Director / Associate Director / Associate

🔧 Main Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Building Services Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves providing technical leadership and line management within the mechanical/electrical team, ensuring the successful delivery of multiple projects. You'll be responsible for overseeing drawing production—including schematics and engineering calculations—within agreed timescales, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

🧩 Principal Tasks & Responsibilities

Business Operations & Development

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Foster strong relationships with industry contacts and promote the business when opportunities arise

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Monitor project budgets and identify opportunities for additional fees

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Manage team workload to meet project schedules

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Support senior management by identifying risks and proposing solutions

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Seek and propose new business opportunities, subject to line manager approval

Design & Technical Delivery

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Review and refine design processes in collaboration with process owners

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Produce schematics, elevations, and technical details using AutoCAD/Revit

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Ensure all designs comply with UK engineering standards, CDM regulations, and internal quality procedures

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Perform and review engineering calculations

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Support project reviews and resolve technical issues to maintain timelines and quality

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Coordinate drawings with other disciplines, applying cross-functional engineering knowledge

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Stay up to date with relevant engineering and industry standards

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Communicate professionally with clients and external design team members during meetings and workshops

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Respond accurately and promptly to technical queries, RFIs, and technical submittals in line with approved products

🎯 Ideal Candidate Profile

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Proven experience in mechanical or electrical building services engineering

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Strong technical knowledge and leadership skills

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Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

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Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

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Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development

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Full UK driving licence

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy working on diverse and impactful projects. If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career, we'd love to hear from you