Parkinson Gray Associates

Role Overview Our Client is one of the largest independently owned building services design consultants operating in the UK. This award winning practice has a network of strategically placed regional office and employing circa 150 staff, the company prioritises local involvement in all schemes whilst offering a friendly client facing service. The Leeds office is now enjoying their second year, conveniently situated in the heart of the city within short walking distance of the train station. With a Sustainability Team already in place in Leeds, a new MEP Director has just been appointed and will be immediately tasked with building a new MEP Design Team along with developing the brand further across the north of England in particular. Recruitment is essential and establishing a leadership group to help run and manage a technically robust delivery team is the number one priority. The first appointments will be made at Associate level ( 1 Mechanical & 1 Electrical) and will be tasked with strong leadership in terms of projects delivery, staff performance and client management. The successful candidates will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality building services engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, while supporting team development, client relationships, and the continued growth of the Leeds office. The role combines technical excellence, project leadership, and commercial awareness, aligned with the companies collaborative, people-focused culture. Key Responsibilities Technical & Project Leadership Lead the design and delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) engineering services from concept through to completion Act as Project Lead on complex and multi-disciplinary projects Ensure designs are compliant with current legislation, standards, and best practice Review and approve technical outputs, calculations, reports, and specifications Champion quality, sustainability, and low-carbon design solutions Client & Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, and other design team members Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting repeat business Attend and lead client meetings, design workshops, and site meetings Contribute to bids, fee proposals, and presentations Commercial & Business Development Support fee management, programme control, and resource planning Assist Directors with any business development prospects Identify opportunities for repeat work within existing client relationships Team Leadership & Mentoring Line manage and mentor Engineers and Senior Engineers Support professional development, performance reviews, and training Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture within the Leeds offices. Skills & Experience Essential Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering Significant experience within a building services design environment Proven ability to lead MEP projects Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and industry standards Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Desirable Experience working across sectors such as commercial, residential, healthcare, education, or mixed-use developments Experience contributing to business development Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and low-carbon design strategies Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent), or working towards it In return for the hard work and dedication of 2 Associate level Building Services Engineers, the appointed candidates can look forward to being part of something new and setting the bar for which all employees and schemes should aspire to. As the office grows and develops, further development opportunities will be made available as a natural hierarchy forms and long term succession planning comes into play.

Our Client is a leading provider of construction, infrastructure and property developments in the UK, with a strong commitment to leaving lasting legacies across the communities they serve. With circa 10,000 staff operating from regional offices and live sites across the whole of the UK, the team works closely with industry partners to deliver buildings and infrastructure which is vital to the UK. Joining the company as an M&E Design Manager provides an exciting opportunity to lead a talented building services design team, overseeing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design for large-scale, complex construction projects. Key Responsibilities: As the MEP Design Team Lead, you'll be working within the Building Services team, supporting them in delivering coordinated MEP design solutions for major construction projects. You'll be the central point for technical excellence, managing design teams, integrating different disciplines, and ensuring sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery. Working collaboratively with clients and colleagues, you'll drive innovation, maintain quality standards, and support the development of your team whilst helping to shape the future of Building Services. Supporting the Head of Building Service in managing the business and ensuring coordinated solutions for all allocated works Developing and maintaining strategic client relationships with internal and external clients whilst managing team utilisation Overseeing designs and advice including feasibility, multi-stage designs, and condition reports Managing team development, including technical, behavioural, and health & safety aspects Playing an active part in business development, including fee production, quality responses, and attending client meetings Person Specification: A Chartered Engineer (preferred) and member of CIBSE or IET, with a Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering Experienced in managing and driving a multi-discipline technical/engineering team with a proven track record of driving sustainable performance Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a wider business audience, both verbally and in writing Experienced in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design Able to pass the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements Applications are invited from career minded building services professionals highly motivated to work on major projects within a world-class collaborative environment. This position could be based from multiple office locations including Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and London amongst others.

Our Client is a leading provider of construction, infrastructure and property developments in the UK, with a strong commitment to leaving lasting legacies across the communities they serve. With circa 10,000 staff operating from regional offices and live sites across the whole of the UK, the team works closely with industry partners to deliver buildings and infrastructure which is vital to the UK. Joining the company as an M&E Design Manager provides an exciting opportunity to lead a talented building services design team, overseeing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design for large-scale, complex construction projects. Key Responsibilities: As the MEP Design Team Lead, you'll be working within the Building Services team, supporting them in delivering coordinated MEP design solutions for major construction projects. You'll be the central point for technical excellence, managing design teams, integrating different disciplines, and ensuring sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery. Working collaboratively with clients and colleagues, you'll drive innovation, maintain quality standards, and support the development of your team whilst helping to shape the future of Building Services. Supporting the Head of Building Service in managing the business and ensuring coordinated solutions for all allocated works Developing and maintaining strategic client relationships with internal and external clients whilst managing team utilisation Overseeing designs and advice including feasibility, multi-stage designs, and condition reports Managing team development, including technical, behavioural, and health & safety aspects Playing an active part in business development, including fee production, quality responses, and attending client meetings Person Specification: A Chartered Engineer (preferred) and member of CIBSE or IET, with a Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering Experienced in managing and driving a multi-discipline technical/engineering team with a proven track record of driving sustainable performance Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a wider business audience, both verbally and in writing Experienced in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design Able to pass the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements Applications are invited from career minded building services professionals highly motivated to work on major projects within a world-class collaborative environment. This position could be based from multiple office locations including Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and London amongst others.

Our Client is a leading provider of construction, infrastructure and property developments in the UK, with a strong commitment to leaving lasting legacies across the communities they serve. With circa 10,000 staff operating from regional offices and live sites across the whole of the UK, the team works closely with industry partners to deliver buildings and infrastructure which is vital to the UK. Joining the company as an M&E Design Manager provides an exciting opportunity to lead a talented building services design team, overseeing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design for large-scale, complex construction projects. Key Responsibilities: As the MEP Design Team Lead, you'll be working within the Building Services team, supporting them in delivering coordinated MEP design solutions for major construction projects. You'll be the central point for technical excellence, managing design teams, integrating different disciplines, and ensuring sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery. Working collaboratively with clients and colleagues, you'll drive innovation, maintain quality standards, and support the development of your team whilst helping to shape the future of Building Services. Supporting the Head of Building Service in managing the business and ensuring coordinated solutions for all allocated works Developing and maintaining strategic client relationships with internal and external clients whilst managing team utilisation Overseeing designs and advice including feasibility, multi-stage designs, and condition reports Managing team development, including technical, behavioural, and health & safety aspects Playing an active part in business development, including fee production, quality responses, and attending client meetings Person Specification: A Chartered Engineer (preferred) and member of CIBSE or IET, with a Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering Experienced in managing and driving a multi-discipline technical/engineering team with a proven track record of driving sustainable performance Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a wider business audience, both verbally and in writing Experienced in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design Able to pass the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements Applications are invited from career minded building services professionals highly motivated to work on major projects within a world-class collaborative environment. This position could be based from multiple office locations including Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and London amongst others.

Our client is the largest independent MEP Contractor in the Yorkshire region. With a turnover in excess of 100m, employing over 200 staff and running M&E projects up to the value of 20m, they have become the contractor of choice for many public and private sector organisations seeking world class building services support. The demand for energy efficient and cost effective preconstruction services has never been greater. Ensuring buildings are delivered on time and perform in line with expectation, whilst meeting industry and government regulations and targets, is a challenge the construction industry faces daily. To help combat these challenges the business is looking to hire 1 northern based Design Manager (Leeds) and 1 southern based Design Manger (London) from either a Mechanical or Electrical Building Services background to oversee and coordinate all design activities within the regional businesses. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will lead a team of Technical Services Managers, Design Engineers and Revit Technicians, managing both internal and external design resources. The business operates a hybrid design model, with a blend of in-house design delivery and outsourced consultancy support, making strong leadership and coordination skills essential. This is an office-based position. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a multidisciplinary design team comprising Design Engineers, Technical Services Managers and Revit Technicians. Ensure designs are delivered on time, within scope and to the required technical standards. Review, check and approve design outputs, ensuring quality, compliance and accuracy. Coordinate and manage internal design resources alongside external consultants and specialist design partners. Act as the key link between design, estimating, operations and project delivery teams. Monitor design programmes and resource allocation across multiple live projects. Drive consistency, efficiency and best practice within the design department. Ensure designs comply with current regulations, standards and client requirements. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and BIM personnel. Support project teams through technical problem solving and design coordination. Contribute to commercial awareness within project delivery, although the primary focus of the role will be technical leadership and design management. Candidate Requirements Proven experience within a Design Manager, Senior Design Engineer, Principal Engineer or similar leadership role. Strong Mechanical or Electrical Building Services design background. Experience managing design teams and coordinating multiple project workloads. Demonstrable ability to review and validate engineering designs. Experience managing external consultants and outsourced design resources. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of current Building Services design standards and regulations. The appointed Design Managers can look forward to working on a wide range of interesting schemes including major projects.

Our client is the largest independent MEP Contractor in the Yorkshire region. With a turnover in excess of 100m, employing over 200 staff and running M&E projects up to the value of 20m, they have become the contractor of choice for many public and private sector organisations seeking world class building services support. The demand for energy efficient and cost effective preconstruction services has never been greater. Ensuring buildings are delivered on time and perform in line with expectation, whilst meeting industry and government regulations and targets, is a challenge the construction industry faces daily. To help combat these challenges the business is looking to hire 1 northern based Design Manager (Leeds) and 1 southern based Design Manger (London) from either a Mechanical or Electrical Building Services background to oversee and coordinate all design activities within the regional businesses. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will lead a team of Technical Services Managers, Design Engineers and Revit Technicians, managing both internal and external design resources. The business operates a hybrid design model, with a blend of in-house design delivery and outsourced consultancy support, making strong leadership and coordination skills essential. This is an office-based position. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a multidisciplinary design team comprising Design Engineers, Technical Services Managers and Revit Technicians. Ensure designs are delivered on time, within scope and to the required technical standards. Review, check and approve design outputs, ensuring quality, compliance and accuracy. Coordinate and manage internal design resources alongside external consultants and specialist design partners. Act as the key link between design, estimating, operations and project delivery teams. Monitor design programmes and resource allocation across multiple live projects. Drive consistency, efficiency and best practice within the design department. Ensure designs comply with current regulations, standards and client requirements. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and BIM personnel. Support project teams through technical problem solving and design coordination. Contribute to commercial awareness within project delivery, although the primary focus of the role will be technical leadership and design management. Candidate Requirements Proven experience within a Design Manager, Senior Design Engineer, Principal Engineer or similar leadership role. Strong Mechanical or Electrical Building Services design background. Experience managing design teams and coordinating multiple project workloads. Demonstrable ability to review and validate engineering designs. Experience managing external consultants and outsourced design resources. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of current Building Services design standards and regulations. The appointed Design Managers can look forward to working on a wide range of interesting schemes including major projects.

Mechanical Estimator Location: West Yorkshire Salary: Competitive salary + package An established and growing Mechanical Building Services contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join its team based in West Yorkshire. The business delivers a range of mechanical building services projects and is looking for an Estimator capable of taking responsibility for tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission. The Role Working closely with the senior management and operational teams, you will be responsible for producing accurate and commercially competitive estimates for mechanical building services projects. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications Producing detailed mechanical estimates and cost plans Undertaking material and labour take-offs Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations Identifying potential commercial and technical risks Preparing tender submissions and supporting documentation Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors Attending tender review and handover meetings Working with the delivery team to ensure a smooth transition from tender stage into construction Maintaining accurate records of pricing information and tender activity The Candidate We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator with a strong background in the building services sector. You should have: Previous experience estimating mechanical building services projects Good knowledge of HVAC, heating, ventilation, domestic water and associated mechanical services The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation A sound understanding of labour, material and subcontract costs Strong commercial awareness Good communication and organisational skills The ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established mechanical contractor offering a stable working environment and the opportunity to become an important part of its pre-construction team.