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Mechanical Engineer Building Services Thomas Search are partnered with a leading, forward-thinking Muli disciplinary consultancy to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer into their expanding South-West Building Consultancy team This is an opportunity for a Mechanical Building Services Engineer who wants to take the next step in their career, working a wide portfolio of projects. You'll be joining an established MEP design team delivering work across a wide and balanced project portfolio, spanning residential, regeneration, healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. The role is design-led, client-facing. Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, you'll work on mechanical design packages and contribute to the successful delivery of projects from early concept through detailed design and construction support. The role will involve: Working as part of a design team Liaise with other teams in the business Ensure Design standards comply with H&S and legislation Advise clients and design teams on energy use, Carbon reduction and sustainability Using industry-standard tools such as CAD, and Revit Liaising closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams Attending technical meetings What we're looking for: Background in mechanical building services design Experience from a consultancy or technically focused contractor environment Degree qualified (or equivalent: HNC/HND+) Ideally Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset This role offers trusted client exposure, and progression within a supportive, well-structured engineering environment. Interested? Apply directly or reach out in confidence to David at Thomas Search for a discreet and informative disclosure.

Associate Mechanical Engineer Building Services Thomas Search are partnered with a leading, forward-thinking Muli disciplinary consultancy to appoint an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer into their expanding South-West Building Consultancy team. This is an opportunity for an Associate Mechanical Building Services Engineer who wants to operate at the technical and professional core of project delivery. You'll be joining an established MEP design team delivering work across a wide and balanced project portfolio, spanning residential, regeneration, healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. The role is design-led, client-facing, and suited to an engineer who is confident taking responsibility for outcomes, as well as a desire to lead projects, mentor junior members and ambition to succeed. Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, you'll lead mechanical design packages, manage your own workload, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects from early concept through detailed design and construction support. The role will involve: Leading MEP Engineering teams on delivery Managing risk within MEP engineering projects having excellent commercial acumen. To act as the lead engineer in a design team being responsible for mechanical building services concept and detailed design Managing and coordinating internal disciplines on smaller schemes Producing detailed designs, calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications Using industry-standard tools such as Hevacomp, IES, CAD, and Revit Liaising closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams Attending and contributing to client, design, and technical meetings Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and apprentices What we're looking for: Strong background in mechanical building services design Experience from a consultancy or technically focused contractor environment Degree qualified (or equivalent: HNC/HND+) Chartered Engineer (CEng) status Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset High technical standards and pride in quality delivery This role offers technical autonomy, trusted client exposure, and progression within a supportive, well-structured engineering environment. Interested? Apply directly or reach out in confidence to David at (url removed) for a discreet and informative disclosure.

Grounds Maintenance Operative Location :Shoeburyness Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 This role is 37 hours per week Set working times are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 12:30 Friday As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you'll play a key role in keeping the site safe, well maintained, and operating smoothly throughout the year. Day-to-day, you'll carry out a wide range of grounds based activities including strimming, hedge cutting, ride on and tractor work, and general site maintenance. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering grounds maintenance services and identifying areas for improvement Delivering specialist grounds services including the management of pest and tree hazards Maintaining awareness of grounds and land legislation, standards, technical requirements and developments Prioritising work programmes effectively to meet operational and business needs Participating in the on call rota during periods of adverse weather to support safe site access Overseeing contractors on site and monitoring the performance of allocated tasks Essential experience of the Grounds Maintenance Operative: Experience of driving a tractor and mower (with qualifications) Experience delivering a range of grounds maintenance services including general upkeep and specialist tasks Ability to prioritise workloads effectively to meet operational and business needs Experience applying health, safety and environmental procedures in daily work Experience overseeing contractors and monitoring delivery of allocated tasks Essential qualifications for the Grounds Maintenance Operative: Essential: Lantra Qualifications (Tractor, Mower (preferably a ride on Full UK Driving Licence We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Our client is a leading facilities management organisation providing hard FM support across Tidworth military Garrison. SALARY: £47,700 LOCATION: Tidworth 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as the option to buy and sell holiday Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%, plus individual life assurance A van and fuel card for business travel Free mileage from home to work Tools to support you in your new role Uniform and PPE A shopping discounts scheme Employee assistance and health and wellbeing check ins Reward and recognition to celebrate outstanding achievements Free on-site parking THE ROLE You have experience servicing both domestic and commercial boilers, handling breakdowns and repairs. You're also able to service and repair gas fire and overhead radiant heating services and, gas fired water heaters, in addition to handling required domestic and commercial plumbing work. You're good at managing your time especially when working on many different jobs and travelling to and from multiple locations. This means you're able to complete your work on time and keep to your appointments, carrying out gas installations or repair work in the most efficient and economical manner, and applying your experience to deliver the best service. WHAT YOU NEED You must have Domestic and Commercial Gas qualification. Experience working on plumbing systems and in the commercial maintenance sector is not essential, but would be nice to have.

Building Surveyor required to produce condition surveys across the MOD estate. Salary: Up to £50,400 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends Location: Warminster/Larkhill What We Offer: Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6% Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders Your Role: Inspect all assets on the Garrison and produce B&CE condition surveys to feed recommendations into the Asset management programme, including interrogating asset data to identify trends and disrepair. Identify Health & Safety / reactive repairs and to raise and instruct appropriate remedial repairs. Produce Defect Adhoc surveys and identify and analyse defects, including proposals for repair. Conduct RFHI inspections and produce reports. Advise on the preservation/conservation of historic and listed buildings. Advise team members on all required works to meet changes in legislation/standards . Manage, schedule and prioritise survey work across the estate in line with the Lifecycle schedule and condition assessment/prioritisation. What We're Looking For: Qualifications: Educated to minimum HNC/HND level or equivalent in construction and the built environment / building surveying. Experience: Surveying PQE minimum 2 years in a similar role Skills: You will be able to communicate clearly, work effectively with others, remain customer focused and demonstrate strong organisational skills while maintaining high quality standards.

Our client is a leading facilities management organisation providing hard FM support across Tidworth & Bulford military Garrisons. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as the option to buy and sell holiday Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%, plus individual life assurance A van and fuel card for business travel Free mileage from home to work Tools to support you in your new role Uniform and PPE A shopping discounts scheme Opportunity to earn overtime Employee assistance and health and wellbeing check ins Reward and recognition to celebrate outstanding achievements The Role As Maintenance Electrician you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures as part of a highly skilled maintenance support function within the Garrison. Undertake electrical installation and reactive work to the required standard and in line with any documentation provided. Rewire faulty electrical systems, such as lighting, heating systems, and alarms. Work alone to find and present faults and concerns in electrical systems. To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance as directed by Line Management. Qualifications & Experience: Relevant Electrical Technical qualifications. EE Wiring Regulations 18th Edition. Full (UK) Valid driving licence. Proven experience of working as a qualified electrician. Ability to gain UK security clearance.

Director Building Surveying - Head of Office Cardiff Thomas Search are partnering with a leading independent consultancy to appoint an exceptional Director to lead and grow their Cardiff office. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role, guiding a high-performing team of chartered building surveyors and project managers, shaping regional strategy, and driving commercial and technical excellence across a prestigious client base. You'll take ownership of the office's continued success - with full autonomy, visibility, and influence across the wider UK business. The Role We're seeking a commercially sharp, MRICS-qualified Director who can lead a regional office, inspire a team, and deliver outstanding consultancy advice across the built environment. You'll bring a blend of technical authority, strategic leadership, and proven capability in client relationships, business development, and operational excellence. What You'll Do Lead, grow and manage the Cardiff office and its high-calibre technical team Deliver hands-on Building Surveying services across a range of commercial projects Build, nurture and expand client relationships at senior level Drive business development, marketing initiatives, resourcing and strategic planning Champion excellence in service delivery, quality assurance and best practice Oversee operational improvements, innovation, and consistent ways of working Act as a technical and commercial ambassador internally and externally Mentor and develop team members, setting SMART objectives and supporting progression Collaborate with service leads across Built Asset, Development, Engineering & Sustainability Achieve fee, performance, and business development targets consistently What We're Looking For MRICS-qualified professional with a strong commercial Building Surveying background Demonstrable leadership experience, inspiring teams and driving performance Strong profile of hands-on technical delivery across core surveying services Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at senior level Existing client relationships and ability to generate new instructions Excellent report writing, risk management and project oversight capability Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Technology-oriented and aligned with best practice and operational standards If you're ready to take the lead, elevate your career and shape the success of a growing team in Cardiff, we'd love to hear from you. Apply or contact David directly and in confidence at (url removed)

Regional Director of Project Management - North Manchester Leeds (Hybrid) Executive-Level Package + Bonus + Car Allowance Thomas Search are partnering with one of the UK's leading independent development, built asset, engineering and sustainability consultancies, to appoint a Regional Director of Project Management for the North. This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role with a clear mandate: to lead, grow and shape the Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds. The Opportunity This is a genuine regional leadership position for a commercially minded, client-facing Project Management Director who wants to build something meaningful. You'll take ownership of the Northern Project Management offering - driving growth, strengthening client relationships, leading teams, and delivering complex, high-profile projects across sectors including industrial, offices, PBSA and build-to-rent. You'll work closely with senior leadership locally and nationally, while maintaining a hands-on presence with key clients. Your Role & Impact As Regional Director, you will: Lead and grow the Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds Drive new business from both existing and new client relationships Deliver end-to-end project management on complex commercial developments Develop and execute a regional business plan aligned with national strategy Champion best practice, quality assurance and innovation in delivery Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing Project Management team Act as a senior ambassador for the client in the Northern market This is a role that balances hands-on delivery, commercial leadership, and strategic influence. You'll be a senior, credible Project Management leader with: A relevant degree and MRICS status A strong track record in commercial project management delivery An existing client base capable of generating new fee income Demonstrable experience hitting financial and growth targets Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and develop teams Excellent market knowledge across Manchester and Leeds Confidence operating at board and investor level A pragmatic, commercially astute approach to risk, quality and delivery If you're ready to take the lead, elevate your career and shape the success of a growing team in the North, we'd love to hear from you. Apply or contact David directly and in confidence.

This isn't just another job posting. This is a career-defining opportunity with a long-established, highly respected professional services consultancy operating at the heart of the construction industry across the British Isles. Our client partners on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, marine, and coastal engineering sectors and with increasing demand, they re expanding. Whether you re just starting your career or looking for your next senior step, this is your chance to join a high-performing team where your voice matters, your development is supported, and your work has real, lasting impact. Who We're Looking For Professionals at all levels (Graduate through Senior) with a background in: Quantity Surveying Construction Project Management What You ll Need: RICS or CIOB qualified (or well progressed toward APC) Strong initiative and independence but a real team player Working knowledge of NEC & JCT contracts Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal English Solid IT skills and an appetite to learn new systems UK driving licence What You ll Be Doing (Scope May Vary by Level): Full cost management & contract administration Pre-construction support including site visits, surveys, and cost planning Tender document preparation and procurement support Budget management, change negotiation, and valuation reviews Post-contract cost control and project tracking Employer s Agent / Project Management duties for D&B projects Strategic commercial support from inception to final account Mentoring junior team members Engaging directly with clients, stakeholders, and supply chains Why Join? A stable, well-respected consultancy with decades of success A diverse, growing portfolio of high-profile and technically fascinating projects Hybrid working potential and flexibility for the right candidates Real investment in your career progression and APC journey A supportive culture that values both people and performance