We are seeking an experienced HVAC comissioing Engineer to support the delivery and verification of mechanical building services systems across a range of projects. The successful candidate will work closely with senior commissioning managers and project teams to ensure that HVAC systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in compliance with design specifications and industry standards. The role will involve assisting with commissioning planning, system testing, inspections, and documentation, while gaining experience to develop into a senior commissioning position. Key Responsibilities Carry out commissioning activities for HVAC systems, including ventilation, chilled water, heating, and hydronic systems. Assist in reviewing mechanical designs for commissionability and compliance. Provide technical support to project teams during procurement, installation, and commissioning phases. Support the development and coordination of the commissioning programme with project planners and site teams. Coordinate with electrical teams to assist with power-on schedules and system readiness. Review technical documentation including Test Completion Plans (TCPs), commissioning procedures, and technical submittals. Conduct site inspections to monitor installation quality and identify commissioning readiness issues. Assist with and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) where required. Track and report commissioning progress through regular updates and reporting. Carry out and witness commissioning activities in accordance with industry codes of practice and obtain client sign-off. Participate in integrated systems testing, including Cause & Effect testing, power outage tests, and other client-specific validation requirements. Assist with environmental and specialist testing, including regulatory or client validation procedures. Compile and review final commissioning documentation for project completion and handover. The role is mechanically focused, though a general understanding of electrical and public health systems is beneficial. Requirements Experience and Qualifications The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience within the Building Services industry, ideally within HVAC commissioning, mechanical engineering, or building services project delivery. Minimum Requirements CSCS Blue Card Building Services qualification (HNC, HND, NVQ or equivalent) CSA Grade 3 or 4 (preferred) Essential Skills and Attributes Strong understanding of HVAC systems, including ventilation, chilled water, heating, and hydronic distribution. Ability to interpret mechanical services drawings and specifications. Knowledge of flushing, cleaning, and water treatment processes. Familiarity with testing, balancing, and commissioning procedures. Understanding of building services design principles. Awareness of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, BSRIA commissioning standards, and relevant British Standards. Good communication and coordination skills when working with multidisciplinary project teams. Strong computer literacy and documentation skills. Package 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays Company car or car allowance Private healthcare and life insurance Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution Travel expenses where required If you are intertsed in this role, please all Chris at TXM recruit or click apply.
06/03/2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced HVAC comissioing Engineer to support the delivery and verification of mechanical building services systems across a range of projects. The successful candidate will work closely with senior commissioning managers and project teams to ensure that HVAC systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in compliance with design specifications and industry standards. The role will involve assisting with commissioning planning, system testing, inspections, and documentation, while gaining experience to develop into a senior commissioning position. Key Responsibilities Carry out commissioning activities for HVAC systems, including ventilation, chilled water, heating, and hydronic systems. Assist in reviewing mechanical designs for commissionability and compliance. Provide technical support to project teams during procurement, installation, and commissioning phases. Support the development and coordination of the commissioning programme with project planners and site teams. Coordinate with electrical teams to assist with power-on schedules and system readiness. Review technical documentation including Test Completion Plans (TCPs), commissioning procedures, and technical submittals. Conduct site inspections to monitor installation quality and identify commissioning readiness issues. Assist with and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) where required. Track and report commissioning progress through regular updates and reporting. Carry out and witness commissioning activities in accordance with industry codes of practice and obtain client sign-off. Participate in integrated systems testing, including Cause & Effect testing, power outage tests, and other client-specific validation requirements. Assist with environmental and specialist testing, including regulatory or client validation procedures. Compile and review final commissioning documentation for project completion and handover. The role is mechanically focused, though a general understanding of electrical and public health systems is beneficial. Requirements Experience and Qualifications The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience within the Building Services industry, ideally within HVAC commissioning, mechanical engineering, or building services project delivery. Minimum Requirements CSCS Blue Card Building Services qualification (HNC, HND, NVQ or equivalent) CSA Grade 3 or 4 (preferred) Essential Skills and Attributes Strong understanding of HVAC systems, including ventilation, chilled water, heating, and hydronic distribution. Ability to interpret mechanical services drawings and specifications. Knowledge of flushing, cleaning, and water treatment processes. Familiarity with testing, balancing, and commissioning procedures. Understanding of building services design principles. Awareness of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, BSRIA commissioning standards, and relevant British Standards. Good communication and coordination skills when working with multidisciplinary project teams. Strong computer literacy and documentation skills. Package 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays Company car or car allowance Private healthcare and life insurance Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution Travel expenses where required If you are intertsed in this role, please all Chris at TXM recruit or click apply.
Fraser Edwards Recruitment
St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Fraser Edwards are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Facilities Management company for a Planner & Scheduler to join their team. This is a busy, office-based coordination role responsible for managing both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance works across multiple contracts, including railway environments. You will play a key part in ensuring engineers are effectively scheduled, jobs are accurately logged, and service level agreements are consistently achieved. Duties: Planning, scheduling and reallocating PPM and reactive maintenance works Raising remedial and reactive jobs as required Logging faults received via phone and email onto the CAFM system Monitoring jobs through to completion, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met Liaising daily with engineers, subcontractors and clients Reviewing and checking engineer worksheets for accuracy Chasing outstanding paperwork and closing down completed jobs Producing client reports and performance spreadsheets within set deadlines Managing shared mailboxes and handling incoming and outgoing calls The role covers fabric, mechanical and electrical maintenance, so previous experience within Facilities Management or a similar environment would be advantageous. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience as a Planner, Scheduler or Maintenance Coordinator Experience planning and allocating engineers Knowledge of facilities maintenance (desirable) Experience using CAFM systems Strong administrative skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Proactive, professional and self-motivated Role details: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week Office-based role Free on-site parking Career progression opportunities
27/02/2026
Full time
Fraser Edwards are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Facilities Management company for a Planner & Scheduler to join their team. This is a busy, office-based coordination role responsible for managing both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance works across multiple contracts, including railway environments. You will play a key part in ensuring engineers are effectively scheduled, jobs are accurately logged, and service level agreements are consistently achieved. Duties: Planning, scheduling and reallocating PPM and reactive maintenance works Raising remedial and reactive jobs as required Logging faults received via phone and email onto the CAFM system Monitoring jobs through to completion, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met Liaising daily with engineers, subcontractors and clients Reviewing and checking engineer worksheets for accuracy Chasing outstanding paperwork and closing down completed jobs Producing client reports and performance spreadsheets within set deadlines Managing shared mailboxes and handling incoming and outgoing calls The role covers fabric, mechanical and electrical maintenance, so previous experience within Facilities Management or a similar environment would be advantageous. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience as a Planner, Scheduler or Maintenance Coordinator Experience planning and allocating engineers Knowledge of facilities maintenance (desirable) Experience using CAFM systems Strong administrative skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Proactive, professional and self-motivated Role details: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week Office-based role Free on-site parking Career progression opportunities
About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our BB Kilpatrick team to work at Sellafield, Seascale.
Role Purpose:
* Under the supervision of the Project Lead, Bid Manager or Planning Manager, to be responsible for implementing the requirements of the tender and / or project planning procedures, ensuring compliance with the business management system and for some aspects of team management, as and when required
* To establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with customers, project team, partners and bid teams.
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Planner you will be:
* Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance
* Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements
* Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme
* Establishing and agreeing with Operations construction outputs and agreeing working hours with appropriate Estimator
* Establishing and agreeing with Operations and Bid Team key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning
* Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including programmes, planning philosophy, presentations and reports
* Producing the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements
* Developing overall programmes, issue to all parties for review and implement
recommendations, innovation and best practice as applicable
* Reconciling company and sub-contract plant/labour and major materials elements in conjunction where appropriate Applying resource levelling techniques as necessary - Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues
Who we're looking for
Personal Qualities and Experience:
* Substantial experience of planning services within large complex environments within the construction and engineering industry
* Good experience in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets
* Good understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
* Good understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring
* Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming
* Good understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay or change entitlement
* Good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements
* Relevant CSCS Card
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a market leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise.
We design, install and maintain the systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and offsite manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high quality solutions across the following sectors: Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role
15/09/2022
Permanent
About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our BB Kilpatrick team to work at Sellafield, Seascale.
Role Purpose:
* Under the supervision of the Project Lead, Bid Manager or Planning Manager, to be responsible for implementing the requirements of the tender and / or project planning procedures, ensuring compliance with the business management system and for some aspects of team management, as and when required
* To establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with customers, project team, partners and bid teams.
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Planner you will be:
* Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance
* Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements
* Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme
* Establishing and agreeing with Operations construction outputs and agreeing working hours with appropriate Estimator
* Establishing and agreeing with Operations and Bid Team key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning
* Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including programmes, planning philosophy, presentations and reports
* Producing the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements
* Developing overall programmes, issue to all parties for review and implement
recommendations, innovation and best practice as applicable
* Reconciling company and sub-contract plant/labour and major materials elements in conjunction where appropriate Applying resource levelling techniques as necessary - Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues
Who we're looking for
Personal Qualities and Experience:
* Substantial experience of planning services within large complex environments within the construction and engineering industry
* Good experience in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets
* Good understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
* Good understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring
* Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming
* Good understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay or change entitlement
* Good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements
* Relevant CSCS Card
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a market leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise.
We design, install and maintain the systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and offsite manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high quality solutions across the following sectors: Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role
About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our BB Kilpatrick team to work at Sellafield, Seascale.
Role Purpose:
* Under the supervision of the Project Lead, Bid Manager or Planning Manager, to be responsible for implementing the requirements of the tender and / or project planning procedures, ensuring compliance with the business management system and for some aspects of team management, as and when required
* To establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with customers, project team, partners and bid teams.
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Planner you will be:
* Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance
* Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements
* Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme
* Establishing and agreeing with Operations construction outputs and agreeing working hours with appropriate Estimator
* Establishing and agreeing with Operations and Bid Team key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning
* Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including programmes, planning philosophy, presentations and reports
* Producing the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements
* Developing overall programmes, issue to all parties for review and implement
recommendations, innovation and best practice as applicable
* Reconciling company and sub-contract plant/labour and major materials elements in conjunction where appropriate Applying resource levelling techniques as necessary - Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues
Who we're looking for
Personal Qualities and Experience:
* Substantial experience of planning services within large complex environments within the construction and engineering industry
* Good experience in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets
* Good understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
* Good understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring
* Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming
* Good understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay or change entitlement
* Good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements
* Relevant CSCS Card
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a market leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise.
We design, install and maintain the systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and offsite manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high quality solutions across the following sectors: Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role
15/09/2022
Permanent
About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our BB Kilpatrick team to work at Sellafield, Seascale.
Role Purpose:
* Under the supervision of the Project Lead, Bid Manager or Planning Manager, to be responsible for implementing the requirements of the tender and / or project planning procedures, ensuring compliance with the business management system and for some aspects of team management, as and when required
* To establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with customers, project team, partners and bid teams.
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Planner you will be:
* Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance
* Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements
* Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme
* Establishing and agreeing with Operations construction outputs and agreeing working hours with appropriate Estimator
* Establishing and agreeing with Operations and Bid Team key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning
* Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including programmes, planning philosophy, presentations and reports
* Producing the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements
* Developing overall programmes, issue to all parties for review and implement
recommendations, innovation and best practice as applicable
* Reconciling company and sub-contract plant/labour and major materials elements in conjunction where appropriate Applying resource levelling techniques as necessary - Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues
Who we're looking for
Personal Qualities and Experience:
* Substantial experience of planning services within large complex environments within the construction and engineering industry
* Good experience in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets
* Good understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
* Good understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring
* Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming
* Good understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay or change entitlement
* Good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements
* Relevant CSCS Card
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a market leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise.
We design, install and maintain the systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and offsite manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high quality solutions across the following sectors: Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role
A world leading construction consultancy is looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Project Planner to join their rapidly growing Project Controls team in Switzerland, on a permanent basis to join an ongoing Hyper Scale Data Centre Project.
The Company:
The client is a world renowned, multi-discipline construction firm, with their core divisions spanning across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Centres and the Pharmaceuticals Industry.
As the Senior Project Planner within the Design and Construction team, you will be involved in projects from the initial land acquisition, through to feasibility stage and the eventual total build of the data centre.
Project Planner Role:
Producing construction plans for agreement with client in conjunction with the Project Manager.
Fully resource/cost loaded schedule.
Maintenance of construction schedule.
Track planned versus actual progress.
Working with construction team members to capture and log any issues affecting progress.
Leading and planning site meetings with relevant stakeholders.
Overseeing large CapEx Projects valuing up to (€200m).
Project Planner Requirements:
Proven record of accomplishment in successfully completing complex capital projects.
5 years+ Project Planning experience in Complex projects across the highly regulated sectors.
Must have experience delivering a Data Centre or Pharmaceutical construction project.
Highly Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Strong problem solving capability, leveraging structure process driven approach to problem solving.
German speaking.
Willing to relocate to Switzerland.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Planner that is looking for a new opportunity abroad with a highly rewarding firm, offering €80,000 - €95,000 based on experience, with generous annual salary increases.
If you’re interested in this role or would want to hear more, please get in touch directly with an updated CV at
07/05/2020
Permanent
A world leading construction consultancy is looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Project Planner to join their rapidly growing Project Controls team in Switzerland, on a permanent basis to join an ongoing Hyper Scale Data Centre Project.
The Company:
The client is a world renowned, multi-discipline construction firm, with their core divisions spanning across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Centres and the Pharmaceuticals Industry.
As the Senior Project Planner within the Design and Construction team, you will be involved in projects from the initial land acquisition, through to feasibility stage and the eventual total build of the data centre.
Project Planner Role:
Producing construction plans for agreement with client in conjunction with the Project Manager.
Fully resource/cost loaded schedule.
Maintenance of construction schedule.
Track planned versus actual progress.
Working with construction team members to capture and log any issues affecting progress.
Leading and planning site meetings with relevant stakeholders.
Overseeing large CapEx Projects valuing up to (€200m).
Project Planner Requirements:
Proven record of accomplishment in successfully completing complex capital projects.
5 years+ Project Planning experience in Complex projects across the highly regulated sectors.
Must have experience delivering a Data Centre or Pharmaceutical construction project.
Highly Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Strong problem solving capability, leveraging structure process driven approach to problem solving.
German speaking.
Willing to relocate to Switzerland.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Planner that is looking for a new opportunity abroad with a highly rewarding firm, offering €80,000 - €95,000 based on experience, with generous annual salary increases.
If you’re interested in this role or would want to hear more, please get in touch directly with an updated CV at
