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Client: First Military RecruitmentLocation: London, United KingdomJob Category: Other-EU work permit required: YesJob Reference: 6ca583f2af23

Job Views: 6

Posted: 19.08.2025

Expiry Date: 03.10.2025

Job Description:

OverviewFirst Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. This role focuses on the refurbishment, upgrade, and decarbonisation of existing buildings, requiring a practical, client-facing engineer who thrives in technical and on-site environments. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; all candidates will be considered.Duties and Responsibilities:Lead mechanical engineering design for projects involving HVAC, domestic water services, and renewable energy systems in existing buildings.Conduct condition surveys, asset assessments, and lifecycle costing.Deliver decarbonisation analysis, energy audits, and retrofit strategy development.Produce technical reports, specifications, and feasibility studies.Undertake detailed engineering calculations to inform design and decision-making.Liaise with contractors, clients, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.Fulfil Contract Administrator duties including managing valuations, contractor performance, and change control procedures.Apply knowledge of contract management.Conduct regular site inspections, oversee commissioning, and support issue resolution.Collaborate closely with Electrical Engineers, Architects, Sustainability Specialists, and Quantity Surveyors.Mentor and support the development of junior engineering staff.Skills and Qualifications:Building Services Engineering qualification.Actively working towards chartership (IMechE or CIBSE preferred).Proven experience in mechanical design, delivery, and project leadership on existing building projects.Familiarity with maintenance contracts, including performance monitoring and lifecycle planning.Experience writing and contributing to procurement documentation for public or private sector projects.Proficiency in writing technical reports, developing specifications, drawings, calculations, and conducting feasibility studies.Extensive experience working within the social housing sector and across various public sector environments, understanding challenges, compliance, stakeholder engagement, budget constraints, phased works, and funding frameworks.Experience in asset data collection, including on-site surveys to identify and log mechanical and electrical systems, condition, operational status, and standards compliance.Knowledge of construction risks and effective management across project stages.Experience reporting resource and financial data to partners and senior management.Thorough understanding of building services systems including HVAC, hot and cold water, and controls.

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