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Associate (Engineering and Hard FM)
Our client is looking to recruit an Associate (Engineering and Hard FM) on a full time, permanent contract basis. This role is home based, with regular UK travel to site required.
This role requires an experienced technical professional who will support the delivery of compliance and advisory services to healthcare, education, custodial and other clients, providing expertise in engineering compliance, building services, asset management, maintenance reviews and risk management.
The successful candidate will primarily focus on technical delivery, with some responsibility for managing projects and developing business opportunities, and will have a background in building services engineering, with experience in estates management, hard FM compliance, PFI/PPP projects and healthcare estates being advantageous.
Associate (Engineering and Hard FM) Responsibilities:
- Deliver consultancy services that support business objectives, generate revenue, and establish our client as a leading engineering and technical compliance advisor.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, helping to grow the client portfolio while ensuring a consistently high standard of service.
- Collaborate with commission leads and colleagues to deliver high-quality project outputs on time and in line with client requirements.
- Provide expertise in compliance, asset management and Hard FM matters, with a particular focus on electrical services and estates compliance.
- Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and develop strong networks across our client, the wider Group, NHS and other client organisations to promote engineering, compliance and asset management excellence.
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Associate (Engineering and Hard FM) Requirements:
- Educated to HND level or equivalent, with a recognised engineering qualification in a building services discipline.
- Demonstrable experience in building services engineering, engineering consultancy, and Hard FM compliance.
- Strong operational Hard FM knowledge with the ability to provide practical technical solutions.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with NHS and non-NHS clients, promoting engineering compliance excellence.
- Skilled in producing clear, concise technical reports and recommendations, with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, process management, IT, and data analysis skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in a flexible environment.
- Home-based role requiring regular travel to client and office locations across the UK, with a full UK driving licence essential.
- Successful DBS check.
About Our Client:
Our client is a dedicated team of infrastructure experts sharing a core understanding: that effective day to day management delivers value, stability and returns over the long term.
As one of the largest SPV and Asset Management service providers to the PPP / PFI infrastructure market, our client seeks to protect and enhance the value of their investors' assets.


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- Location: Home Based (with regular UK travel)
- Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
- Salary: Up to £70,000
Benefits:
Our client is proud to offer a range of excellent benefits including family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, menopause support, private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan, access to online GP services, generous pension plan, 25 days annual leave increasing with service, hybrid and flexible working opportunities, life assurance, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development opportunities including support with professional study and memberships.
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Our client is incredibly proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is working to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and creates equity amongst their employees. They are proud of the work they have done so far, but know that they still have a way to go both as an employer and in supporting the industry to represent the communities and society they operate in. They encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments at any part of your application, please get in touch.
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