Pick Everard
Principal Building Services Engineer (Mechanical)
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About Us
Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.
Do you have experience of working across sectors in a multi-disciplinary environment? Do you want to work within a collaborative, dynamic environment, with a team of highly skilled and like-minded professionals?
If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!
Position Overview
We are looking to appoint a Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) to be based in the Nottingham Office but flexibility is allowed for work within another location.
There will be a wide, varied workload and the role will focus on delivering portfolios of work across the private and public sector where you will ensure projects are delivered to the right scope of time, quality and budget.
Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.
Core Responsibilities
- Delivering portfolios of work across both the private and public sector, managing various contracts throughout.
- Preparing designs, feasibility studies, technical reports, and contract documents.
- Carrying out building analysis and providing system design calculations.
- Liaising directly with Clients and Contractors.
- Ensuring projects are delivered accurately and on time.
- Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and graduate trainees.
- Compliance with Health & Safety requirements, practices and procedures.
About Pick Everard
Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard
Our ideal Principal Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) must have:
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- HND/Degree in Building Services Engineering (Mechanical) or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards this status.
- Significant experience in mechanical building services/HVAC design, including domestic water services, ventilation, heating, and cooling.
- Strong working knowledge of IES, Hevacomp, and AutoCAD; experience with Revit MEP is desirable.
- Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, including UK Building Regulations, as well as Low/Zero Carbon Technologies and BREEAM.
- In-depth understanding of construction industry design processes and procurement arrangements.
- Proven design skills across a range of sectors.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and self-motivated approach.
- Experience in resource planning and management.
- Business development experience and the ability to build strong client relationships.
- Ambition and capability to develop your career within a people-focused, client-driven consultancy.
Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.
Our Commitment
Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.
We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.
We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.
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What We Offer
Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:
- Agile working.
- Career and Professional Development.
- Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
- 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
- Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
- Stakeholder pension.
- Professional subscriptions.
- Employee Discount Scheme.
- Eyecare Scheme.
- Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
Accessibility
We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at careers@pickeverard.co.uk. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.
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We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.
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