L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Associate Director Building Services Consultancy £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package Cambridge, England (Hybrid Working) Full-Time We're recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer through to Associate Director level to join a well-established Building Services Consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the Life Sciences, Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Residential, and Laboratory sectors. Whether you're an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for the next step or already operating at Associate level, this business offers genuine career progression, technical leadership, and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the Cambridge office. You'll lead the mechanical design and delivery of projects from concept through to completion while working closely with clients, architects, developers, and multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead the mechanical design and delivery of Building Services projects. • Produce and review detailed HVAC and mechanical design calculations, drawings, and specifications. • Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery on programme and within budget. • Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, and MEP design teams. • Attend client meetings and provide technical leadership throughout project delivery. • Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers. • Review designs to ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and CIBSE guidance. • Support business development and maintain strong client relationships. • Assist with resource planning, project management, and commercial performance. • Drive innovation and continuous improvement across project delivery. Requirements • Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering. • 6+ years' experience within a Building Services Consultancy. • Strong experience delivering Mechanical Building Services designs across commercial, healthcare, life sciences, education, laboratory, or residential projects. • Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, Hevacomp, IES VE, or similar design software. • Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CIBSE standards. • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable. • Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills. • Ambition to progress into, or already operating at, Associate Director level. What's on Offer? • Salary of £70,000 - £80,000 , depending on experience. • Annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package. • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Mechanical Site Supervisor Healthcare Project London, UK £60,000 - £70,000 + Accommodation + Travel + living Allowance Major Healthcare Project Full-Time I'm recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Site Supervisor to join a leading engineering contractor delivering a major healthcare project in London . This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role on a flagship hospital project, overseeing mechanical installation works from first fix through to commissioning and handover while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and programme delivery. As Mechanical Site Supervisor, you'll manage the day-to-day mechanical installation activities on site, coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standard. Key Responsibilities Supervise mechanical installation works from site start through to commissioning and handover. Coordinate mechanical subcontractors and direct labour. Review drawings, specifications, and installation programmes. Monitor site progress and report against project milestones. Liaise with project managers, engineers, consultants, and clients. Ensure the highest standards of Health & Safety and quality. Support testing, commissioning, snagging, and project handover. Resolve technical and installation issues on site. Maintain site records, inspections, permits, and progress reports. Drive productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. Requirements Relevant Mechanical qualification or recognised mechanical trade background. Previous experience as a Mechanical Site Supervisor or Mechanical Foreman. Strong experience managing mechanical subcontractors and installation teams. Good understanding of construction Health & Safety regulations. Previous experience on healthcare, commercial, or large-scale construction projects. SSSTS or SMSTS desirable. Valid CSCS, Safe Pass, or equivalent. What's on Offer? Work on a flagship healthcare project in London. Join a leading international engineering contractor. Long-term career progression. Competitive salary and benefits package. Collaborative, high-performing project environment.

ROLE: QS LOCATION:Slough SALARY: Competitive BUSINESS TYPE: Main Contractor PROJECTS: Sub 50,000- 20 million . Type of Contract- Full Time About Our Client: Our client is a Reputable Main Company to work for with a turnover of 150 million are seeking for an QS to join their growing Property Services team. Based in Slough this client is growing from strength to strength and is seeking a candidate who has worked on The Role: Taking full financial account of projects from start to finish. Tendering Negotiate tenders Putting Tender Documents together Liaise with sub-contractors from day one through to final accounts Build relationships. First Principal tendering Working on Social Housing Frameworks Tendering Pricing The ideal candidate must have: Experience working as an QS for a Social Housing Main Contractor Must have a minimum of 5-10 years experience Degree qualified in a relevant field such as Commercial Management Exceptional commercial acumen. It is desirable to have: Worked on Social housing frameworks, property services and must have a Quantity Surveying qualification. Should you wish to apply for this role, please send your CV to the below email address.

Job Title:- Senior QS Type of contract:- Perm Location:-City of London With a turnover of over £50 million one of London s reputable main Contractors is seeking a Senior QS to join their growing and expanding team. Senior Quantity Surveyor will be running the project as a Number 1 including assisting in developing commercial strategy for specific projects by maintaining and maximising the profitability of the projects You will: You will have a strong commercial awareness You will be able create, review, and manage tender documentation, contracts and formal notices and discuss the same with suppliers. You will demonstrate a strong professional determination to obtain the desired outcomes and demonstrate a full understanding of both the commercial and financial risks. You will demonstrate strong negotiation and effective resolution skills. You will be able to independently undertake the key activities and liaise effectively with its peers, customers, site managers, engineers, and suppliers Final Accounts Requirements The ideal candidate must have a degree in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of 5 years experience working with a Main Contractor with profound knowledge within JCT Design and Build Contracts, must have worked on New Build and Refurbishment Project between £5-£15 million be determined, hard-working, organised and want to work in a competitive environment, with a clean driving licence and must be able to drive. Should you meet the requirements please send your CV to the email below

TSM Main Contractor (CAT A & CAT B Fit-Out) £85,000 £95,000 + Benefits Location: London Sector: Commercial Fit-Out / Main Contractor Experience: 4+ years TSM / Technical Services Management (CAT A & B) A leading delivery partner is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager (TSM) with strong main contractor experience in CAT A & CAT B fit-out projects. This role requires hands-on technical leadership across mechanical and electrical services, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards. The TSM will oversee technical services coordination, installation compliance, and subcontractor performance on commercial fit-out schemes. You will act as the key technical interface between design, construction, and delivery teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead technical services coordination across MEP packages • Manage subcontractor performance and installation quality • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards • Review technical drawings and installation methodologies • Support programme delivery and site coordination • Manage RFIs, design queries, and technical documentation • Drive QA/QC processes and snagging close-out • Liaise with site teams and stakeholders • Support commissioning and handover activities Requirements • 4+ years TSM / Technical Services Management experience • Main contractor background essential • CAT A & CAT B fit-out experience • Strong MEP coordination knowledge • Technical understanding of building services • Excellent communication and leadership skills • Ability to drive delivery in fast-paced environments

Authorised Person Sustainable Energy Projects London £90,000 £100,000 + Package Permanent Site-Based A specialist energy contractor, part of one of the UK's most respected MEP groups, is seeking an Authorised Person (AP) Electrical to join its growing delivery team in London. This is a permanent role with a hybrid setup across their head office and energy project sites. Working as the senior electrical lead on live CHP, heat network, and distributed energy projects, you ll act as the point of control for safe energisation, LV systems commissioning, and operational readiness across a diverse project portfolio. This is a technically stimulating role for someone who wants to play a critical part in the UK's low-carbon energy transition ideal for an engineer with electrical safety authorisation or AP experience looking to step up. Key Responsibilities: Serve as Authorised Person for electrical systems managing isolation, energisation, and permit-to-work procedures Take lead responsibility for LV system safety, testing, and commissioning readiness across heat networks and energy centres Deliver electrical engineering input from concept design through to detailed install and system handover Act as senior site-based engineer, reviewing installations, resolving site issues, and managing compliance Work closely with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure delivery meets performance and safety standards Use Amtech and Excel to carry out cable sizing and distribution load calculations Ensure all electrical installations meet IET Wiring Regs (BS7671), grid connection specs, and client requirements Input into documentation, reporting, test packs, and final commissioning procedures Coordinate with project management and design leads on scheduling and procurement Uphold the business s AP protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and energisation approvals Candidate Profile: Bachelor s degree (Level 8 / Honours) in Electrical Engineering Minimum 5 years electrical engineering experience, ideally in the energy, MEP, or utilities sectors Prior experience working as an Authorised Person (or ready to be formally appointed) Strong knowledge of LV electrical infrastructure including switchgear, UPS, PFCs, MDBs, cabling, and containment Experience with cable sizing and electrical modelling (e.g. Amtech/Trimble) Familiar with control systems, BMS interfaces, and distributed energy networks Good command of MS Office; AutoCAD or Revit skills beneficial Comfortable working across office and site environments with hands-on problem-solving ability What s on Offer: £90,000 £100,000 + full package (bonus, pension, training, progression) Permanent role with a small, agile, and forward-thinking energy contractor Work on sustainable heat networks, CHP systems, and major city-scale energy projects Collaborative office environment with direct access to senior leadership Career progression into Senior AP / HV Authorisation / Engineering Management roles Part of a stable and growing MEP group with decades of delivery experience Contribute to clean energy goals and decarbonisation of urban infrastructure

Job Title:-Quantity Surveyor Location- Hertfordshire Type:- Perm Salary:-Competitive With a turnover of over £25 million, one of UK S bespoke Specialist Drylinning Contractor are seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience within drylining,celiengs and Partitions. Assist with Monthly review of profit reports to ascertain project cost position Assist with Preparation of monthly valuations both client side and the supply chain Assist Negotiation and procurement of sub-contractor packages Assist Preparation of pre-tender profit plan Assist Management of cost changes throughout project Assist Preparation of cashflow forecasts Assist with Agreement of final accounts both upstream & downstream Assist with Preparation of main contract documentation, collateral warranties, and consultant appointment Ideal candidate must be immediately available, or a month's notice must be able to travel into North West London and Central London and have previous experience working within Drylining Contractor valued between £100,000-£5Million Should you meet the above requirements, please send your updated CV to the below email address

Job Title: Work Winning NO.1 Joinery Project Manager Location-City of London Type:- Perm With a turnover of over £50 million, one of UK S leading Joinery Contractors is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their growing team. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years experience within Joinery and work with some of the most reputable Fit-Out Contractors Some of the key duties would include Programming responsibility from contract programme onwards: design and build Site set up and strategy including logistics Planning Running the job as a number 1 Daily site management and Progress reporting weekly Check contractors RAMS for approval, Tickets records and allocate inductions. Check and Approve Benchmarks from contractors Able to manage and facilitate the Joinery installations on site Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to Finish with attention to budgetary limitations Ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3- 5 years experience must be able to travel into City of London on a day to day basis a CSCS, SMSTS & FIRST Aid Site certifications. Should you meet the above requirements, please send your updated cv to the below email

Job Title:- Drylining Estimator Location- Dartford,Kent Type:- Perm Salary:- Negotiable With a turnover of over £20 million, one of UK S leading Specialist Contractors are looking for a Drylinning Estimator to join their growing team. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3-5 years experience within Construction Industry Produce accurate, competitive cost estimates based on technical drawings and specifications. Collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors to clarify project requirements and resolve queries. Prepare and submit tenders while ensuring all deadlines are met. Source and negotiate competitive pricing with subcontractors and suppliers. Maintain detailed records of estimates, tender submissions, and client feedback. Ideal candidate must be immediately available, or a month's notice must be able to travel into Kent and must have 3-5 years Drylining Estimating experience. Should you meet the above requirements, please send your updated CV to the email below