Coleman James

Our client is an international M&E consultancy specializing in high-performance building design, particularly within the data centre and critical infrastructure sectors. They are looking for a Design Manager to join their North East team to oversee multidisciplinary MEP design for complex, high-performance projects, such as data centres, with values rising up to 200m. This is a great opportunity for an experienced building services professional to take responsibility for the coordination, management and delivery of complex MEP design projects, working across multidisciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients, contractors and key project stakeholders. This role will involve managing design and multidisciplinary teams across civils/ architecture/ structural, ensuring technical excellence, adherence to schedules and client compliance. This individual will be a key individual in communicating across teams and with clients but will have a strong support system from the engineering team and training provided to consistently develop. Key Responsibilities Design Leadership: Lead MEP design teams, managing the development, coordination, and delivery of design packages Client Interface: Act as the primary technical point of contact, ensuring client requirements and project milestones are met. Technical Coordination: Oversee the integration of design with building structures, systems, and equipment. Monitor design risks, perform quality reviews, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards Manage design programmes, fee management, resource planning, and change control processes. Sustainability & Innovation: Drive low-energy design and sustainable solutions The ideal candidate will have significant experience delivering complex MEP/building services projects within a consultancy, contractor or design management environment. They will combine strong technical knowledge with excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills. Our client has a great culture with lots of flexibility to ensure a strong work-life balance, a less intense atmosphere which puts their employees first and the opportunity to progress with an outstanding company working on complex projects! If you are interested, please send your CV to Ben!

We are working with a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor who are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead and grow their data centre delivery capability. The role demands a hands-on operational leader with proven experience of operating within live data centres and critical environments, with expertise in leading teams to deliver fast track refurbishment projects, particularly within the data centre sector. The initial project will see you be part of an ongoing fitout and infrastructure upgrade to a Global Blue-chip Banking organisation. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder engagement. Leading project teams to deliver the current workload. Expanding the current pipeline. Developing clear business plans to expand their capability and market position in the data centre sector. This role is pivotal to the delivery, growth, and strategic development of our data centre offering and requires a leader who can balance operational excellence with commercial and client-facing leadership. This is initially a site-based role, requiring flexibility to operate primarily between two current live projects in the Yorkshire region, the role also carries wider national responsibility beyond these locations. The ideal candidate will: Come from an engineering contracting background. Have demonstrable experience delivering large-scale, complex MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health) projects. Have a strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure. Have the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure operational environments. The candidate will also have a proven ability to: Manage stakeholder expectations. Maintain operational continuity. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. The role will also carry functional leadership accountability, including: Providing direction for the wider Operational function Ensuring appropriate governance Driving capability development Ensuring consistent standards. Supporting strong performance. Enabling effective integration with commercial delivery teams If you are interested please send your CV to Ben

We are working alongside an established M&E contractor who are in search of a Contracts Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company who reward their staff well for hard work and dedication and they truly believe in promoting from within and create opportunities for the right people. Established over 30 years ago, our client offers the complete package for design and installation of electrical and mechanical building services projects. You would have exposure to large scale projects across large scale Residential/Student Residential and Commercial projects with values ranging from 2m - 15m M&E. This role will see you working on the operational side where you will be based out of their North East office but will be required to visit sites across the North East, North West, Yorkshire and Scotland - all travel/ accomodation will be paid for. You will be working amongst a strong team with a Project Manager reporting into you and you will work closely with the Directors of the business. Responsibilities This role involves overseeing project contracts Managing supplier relationships Ensuring performance/compliance Leading contract lifecycles (tenders, negotiation, execution, review) Managing risks Stakeholder liaison Financial oversight This position will require you to run projects independently and oversee projects from afar with direct reports onsite including project managers, site teams, direct & external labour. Experience in operational delivery, financial reporting and stakeholder liaison is essential for this position. If you are interested please send your CV to Ben!

We are working alongside a National Leading M&E Contractor who are seeking an Office Manager to join their team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who are turning over 500m across the Nation and offer outstanding opportunities for progression. The Office Manager is primarily responsible for the administrative and procedural support to the Contracts Teams and will be responsible for the management and co-ordination of the Admin Team. Duties include: Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the contracting department, liaising with engineers and senior management Support Engineers and Site Managers with the production and collation of Quality, H&S and Environmental documentation Oversee the organisation of courses and training for the department Managing the reception Teams calls and the reception desk Overseeing the booking of travel and hotel accommodation Compile monthly reports including outstanding training, subcontract hours worked etc Ensure that all project documentation is in line with company policies and standards Provide a flow of information to those who may need it, including uploading, editing, printing and distributing drawings, specifications and reports Set up, maintain and organise project filling structure on Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint Preparing information required for all health & safety and quality audits both internally and externally Requirements: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes An operational knowledge of general office management systems and procedures Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work, with an emphasis on attention to detail If you are interested please send your CV to Ben!

We are working with a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor who are looking for an office Admin/ receptionist to join their talented and growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious company that can offer long term career progression within a supportive environment. Duties include: General Roles and Responsibilities: Copy, scan and store documents File documents Manage databases/ Data entry Creation of reports Payment reviews Placing orders Send emails Accept calls Retrieve requested files Manage the flow of documentation whilst maintaining confidentiality Work closely with the likes of Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors Candidate Requirements: Proven admin experience Proficiency in Microsoft Packages Organisational skills Communication skills Ability to work individually or as part of a team Our client is looking to speak to anyone with proven admin experience, this a great opportunity to progress your career with a highly established company! If you are interested please send your CV to Ben!

Our client is an established Tier 1 M&E Contractor and they are looking for a Mechanical Estimator to join their growing team in the Yorkshire. The role would see you covering projects across their Leeds office, including sectors such as Education, Leisure, MOJ, Commercial and much more across Building Services! Their Yorkshire region has secured a very strong pipeline for the upcoming year and they have a strong team already, now they need you to come on board! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established National company, turning over close to 500m Nationally and 35m regionally. Responsibilities: To prepare full tenders and take responsibility for design and build projects and pre-designed projects Ability to demonstrate understanding of tender / projects To provide tender breakdown in logical format To clarify your tender comprehensively To identify and inform risks whilst carrying out tender To raise technical queries Complete quotation analysis on all projects Ability to provide accurate budget costs Overall understanding & use of Estimation & Microsoft software To produce tender submission documents Meeting client / contract requirement deadlines Within this position you would be joining a highly experienced team within an extremely supportive and friendly culture. Job satisfaction/ security/ progression are big selling points for this role, within time there is a strong path towards Senior Estimator and Estimating Manager! If you are interested please send your CV to Ben!

Our client is world leading construction and engineering company who are looking for a Mechanical Technical Engineer to join their team in London. Projects are based in London and the Southeast and cover various sectors including Healthcare, Residential Regeneration, Schools and Data Centres with values ranging from 5m - 130m. You will assist the Mechanical Technical Manager in the delivery and technical authorisation of Mechanical design information; from prequalification to completion with an emphasis on preconstruction (generally but not limited to RIBA Plan of Work Stages 3 to 6 / BSRIA BG6 Stages 3 to 6). You will build and lead effective relationships with MEP Consultants, Digital Engineering Coordinators and Specialist CDP Designers to maximise value/opportunity and mitigate risk. Responsibilities: Develop good working relations with the MEP and Digital Engineering Consultants for allocated project. Support the Mechanical Technical Manager in delivering the design and technical engineering management for allocated project. Support and provide coaching / mentoring to Junior Technical Engineers. Assist in the preparation of MEP consultant appointments. Contribute to Designing for Safety and CDM. Undertake granular design reviews and manage technical risks and opportunities. Monitor and manage MEP design progress. Technically review major packages, plant and equipment. Validate site installation and system operation against the design. Provide technical trouble-shooting support. Requirements: HND / NVQ in a Mechanical or Building Services subject are preferable, but also consider people qualified by experience. Experience within a design consultancy / D&B contractor or technical / design management role. Good experience of design and technical responsibility and relevant sector experience. Good understanding of project lifecycle, including RIBA and BSRIA work stages. Strong Mechanical Engineering subject matter knowledge with knowledge of contemporary design approaches, technologies and solutionsThis opportunity will present you with an exciting opportunity to develop your career long term within a supportive and encouraging environment offering structure and support. There is a great package on top of your salary which includes car allowance, private medical care, 26 days holiday (rises to 28 after 2 years, then 30 after 5 years), 8% pension contribution and a share scheme! If you are interested please send your CV to Ben