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Mechanical Estimator

Coleman James City, Leeds
26/10/2026
Full time
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 up to 20m M&E 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 Raise technical queries Complete quotation analysis on projects Ability to provide accurate budget costs Overall understanding & use of Estimation software To produce tender submission documents Meeting client / contract requirement deadline 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!

Helpdesk Manager

Coleman James Ashington, Northumberland
22/10/2026
Full time
A leading Facilities Management company is seeking an experienced Senior Helpdesk Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a busy Facilities Management and Maintenance Helpdesk, ensuring all reactive and planned maintenance work orders are efficiently coordinated from initial instruction through to satisfactory completion. Responsibilities: Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance helpdesk, ensuring all client work orders are accurately logged, prioritised and progressed efficiently. Allocating responsibilities, monitoring performance and ensuring accountability. Coordinating reactive and planned maintenance works, including engineer allocation, scheduling, access arrangements and job progression. Ensuring engineers are followed up on the day of attendance, including next-morning follow-ups for out-of-hours works. Liaising directly with clients and site representatives to confirm satisfactory completion of maintenance works before closing jobs. Planning and scheduling engineers efficiently, grouping works geographically wherever practical to minimise travel time and operational costs. Managing escalations, urgent maintenance requests, client complaints and outstanding works to ensure timely resolution. Maintaining accurate records and monitoring job progress using CAFM and maintenance management systems. Ensuring effective communication between clients, engineers, subcontractors and internal departments. Requirements: Previous experience in a Helpdesk Manager, Senior Helpdesk Supervisor, Service Desk Manager or similar management role within Facilities Management or Maintenance. Strong experience coordinating reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and engineer workloads. Experience managing high volumes of maintenance work orders while maintaining accuracy and service standards. Experience using CAFM systems or similar maintenance and job management software. Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritise competing workloads, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and maintenance management systems. Ability to work independently, take ownership of operational issues and report effectively to senior management. What's on Offer: Competitive salary Hybrid working - 1 day per week working from home Senior management role reporting directly to the CEO. Key role in improving operational efficiency, service delivery and client satisfaction. This is a permanent position, and Coleman James are acting as an Employment Agency.

M&E Site Manager

Coleman James Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
15/10/2026
Contract
We are working for an established Principal Contractor who are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join them on a freelance basis, to oversee the successful delivery of projects across the North East and be part of an upcoming critical infrastructure project in Newcastle. The initial project involves a combination of electrical, mechanical and civil engineering works, including UPS and battery installations, LV switchgear, new chillers, cooling infrastructure, pipework and associated external works. This role will involve taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, working closely with our Project Management team. Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day site operations across mechanical and electrical engineering projects. Manage subcontractors, site personnel, and project activities. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. Monitor project progress, schedules, and resource requirements. Liaise with clients, engineers, and project management teams. Identify and resolve site-related issues to maintain project delivery. Requirements: Previous experience as a Site Manager on M&E or critical infrastructure project, ideally data centres or similar live environments. SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications. A good understanding of CDM regulations and Principal Contractor site requirements. Experience managing multiple subcontractors across electrical, mechanical and civil engineering disciplines. Confidence managing site inductions, RAMS, permits to work and daily site safety. Experience coordinating deliveries, site logistics, access arrangements and work sequencing. Good communication and organisational skills, including maintaining site records, progress updates and reporting to the Project Manager An excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering organisation delivering projects within the UK, offering long-term career development and the chance to work on technically challenging projects. If you are interested, please send your CV to Ben!

FM Manager

Coleman James
15/10/2026
Full time
A leading Facilities Management provider is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join their team at HMP Long Lartin on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of Hard FM services, ensuring statutory compliance, managing site operations and leading a team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality maintenance services. Responsibilities Overseeing the day-to-day management and delivery of Hard FM services across the site. Managing planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring works are completed safely and efficiently. Ensuring statutory compliance and maintaining high health and safety standards. Leading, supporting and developing the on-site engineering and maintenance teams. Managing subcontractors and ensuring works meet required quality standards. Monitoring KPIs, service performance and operational targets. Managing site budgets, costs and financial performance. Conducting site audits, inspections and risk assessments. Requirements Previous experience in a Facilities Manager, Hard FM Manager or similar leadership role. Experience managing engineering teams, subcontractors and maintenance operations. Excellent understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. Relevant technical or Facilities Management qualification, ideally IWFM Level 3 or equivalent. Experience working within a prison, secure environment or complex estate would be advantageous. Ability to obtain prison security clearance. What's on Offer: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an on-call requirement for escalations. 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Generous company pension scheme. Ongoing training and professional development. Flexible benefits package and employee discounts. This is a permanent position, and Coleman James are acting as an Employment Agency.

FM Team Leader

Coleman James
15/10/2026
Full time
A leading Facilities Management provider is seeking an experienced Reactive Facilities Team Leader to join their team at HMP Long Lartin on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of reactive maintenance services, supervising a team of engineers and maintenance operatives, coordinating workloads and ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and within agreed timescales. Responsibilities Supervising and coordinating a team of engineers and maintenance operatives delivering reactive maintenance works. Managing and prioritising maintenance requests to ensure contractual KPIs and service levels are achieved. Allocating jobs, monitoring progress and ensuring works are completed to the required standards. Responding to emergency maintenance issues and minimising disruption to site operations. Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and safe working procedures. Supporting the Facilities Manager with resource planning, workload management and operational performance. Maintaining accurate maintenance records and updating jobs using CAFM systems. Identifying recurring maintenance issues and implementing improvements. Liaising with clients, contractors and internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery. Conducting inspections and quality checks on completed works. Managing team performance, approving timesheets and supporting continuous improvement. Requirements Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within Facilities Management, building services or maintenance. Experience managing reactive maintenance activities and coordinating multiple workloads. Good technical knowledge of building fabric and mechanical and electrical maintenance. Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices. Experience using CAFM systems to manage and monitor maintenance works. Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to lead, motivate and manage a team. Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure. Experience within a prison, healthcare, defence or other regulated environment would be desirable but is not essential. Ability to obtain prison security clearance. What's on Offer: 39 hours per week, working across a 7-day rota. Ongoing training and professional development. Opportunity to work within an established Facilities Management organisation. This is a permanent position, and Coleman James are acting as an Employment Agency.

Senior/ Associate Design Manager

Coleman James Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
06/10/2026
Full time
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!