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The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced and motivated HVAC Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established mechanical engineering firm, supporting the delivery of high-quality HVAC maintenance services across a range of commercial sites. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing maintenance operation within an established business, working alongside an experienced team and playing an important role in delivering reliable, efficient and professional service to clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding and remedial works across a variety of HVAC systems, ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably. Key Responsibilities HVAC Maintenance & Servicing Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a range of commercial HVAC equipment. Undertake reactive maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs. Service, maintain and repair air conditioning systems, ventilation equipment, AHUs, FCUs, heat pumps and associated mechanical plant. Diagnose system faults and identify appropriate repair solutions. Complete remedial works and recommend improvements to equipment performance and reliability. Carry out routine inspections, performance checks and operational testing. Support the installation, commissioning and replacement of HVAC equipment where required. Client & Site Management Attend commercial sites to complete scheduled maintenance visits and reactive call-outs. Maintain professional relationships with clients, facilities managers and site representatives. Provide clear updates on work completed, outstanding issues and recommended remedial works. Identify opportunities for additional repairs, upgrades and improvements. Ensure all work is completed efficiently, with minimal disruption to building occupants. Compliance, Health & Safety Work in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation, company procedures and site-specific requirements. Complete job sheets, service reports, risk assessments and other required documentation accurately. Follow applicable F-Gas regulations and refrigerant handling procedures when working on relevant systems. Ensure equipment is maintained in line with manufacturer recommendations and contractual requirements. Good technical knowledge of air conditioning systems, chillers, boilers, ASHP etc. maintenance procedures and fault diagnosis. Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment. About You The ideal candidate will be a technically competent HVAC engineer with a strong maintenance background, a professional approach and the ability to work independently across commercial environments. You will ideally have: Proven experience in commercial HVAC maintenance and servicing. Experience with planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and fault finding. Knowledge of air conditioning, ventilation systems and associated mechanical plant. The ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs effectively. Strong communication and customer service skills. The ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks and work independently. A proactive approach to problem-solving and preventative maintenance. Good record-keeping skills and attention to detail. A full UK driving licence. Relevant qualifications in air conditioning, refrigeration or mechanical services are desirable. A valid F-Gas qualification is essential where the role involves work requiring refrigerant handling certification.

Client: Our client is a medium sized, privately owned M&E Contractor who operate within central London and the surrounding Home counties. Coming for a refrigeration and air conditioning background, they have been established for over 30 years they benefit from a large amount of repeat business. Typically, these projects range from £200,000 to £4M in the commercial office sector. With a turnover in excess of £25M they have an established a recognized brand, their clientele includes Tier 1 Contractors such as BW, Parkeray, Mace Interiors. As a result of the company s expansion they are looking to take on a Service and Maintenance Manager. Role: Service and Maintenance Manager £80,000 - £85, 000 + Travel + Benefits We are looking for an experienced Service and Maintenance Manager to set up a new department within a leading building services contractor. You will have 2 engineers reporting to you and will work closely with the Office Manager. Your key responsibilities will be to run the service department efficiently; make the department commercially successful; retain customers and develop the business. The role requires a proactive, commercially minded individual with strong technical knowledge of air conditioning and building services, the ability to diagnose and repair HVAC equipment in various environments, excellent organisational skills and the ability to develop long-term customer relationships. Role/Responsibilities: Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the service and maintenance department. Oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes to ensure visits are completed within contractual requirements and agreed timescales. Coordinate reactive maintenance, breakdowns and emergency call-outs, ensuring issues are prioritised and resolved efficiently. Plan and allocate workloads for service engineers, maximising productivity and minimising unnecessary travel and downtime. Conduct site inspections and maintain safety documentation. Ensure service reports, job sheets, asset registers and maintenance records are accurate, complete and submitted promptly. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and departmental processes. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, facilities managers, consultants and other stakeholders. Ensure customer enquiries, complaints and service issues are dealt with promptly and professionally. Attend customer meetings and contract reviews as required. Identify opportunities to strengthen existing customer relationships and develop additional service and maintenance business. Prepare and manage maintenance budgets. Negotiate vendor contracts and oversee external contractors. Ensure all service and maintenance activities comply with applicable health and safety legislation, company policies and site-specific requirements. Promote safe working practices and ensure risk assessments and method statements are followed where required. Produce regular reports on departmental performance, including PPM completion, reactive response times, outstanding jobs, revenue, costs and profitability. Provide regular updates to the Managing Director on operational performance, customer issues and commercial risks. The ideal candidate: Proven experience, minimum of 5 years, in a service and maintenance management role within the air conditioning, HVAC or building services industry, or substantial relevant experience in a senior service engineering position. Strong technical understanding of air conditioning, chillers, boilers, ASHP, BMS etc. and HVAC systems, including maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair. Leadership and people management skills. Experience managing service engineers, subcontractors and operational workloads. Experience managing planned preventative maintenance programmes and reactive maintenance requirements. Good commercial awareness, including cost control, quotations, contract performance and profitability. Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills. Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping. Ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and service management or job scheduling systems. Full UK driving licence. A professional, practical and customer-focused approach. Relevant technical qualifications eg NVQ Level 3+, HNC Engineering. In return they offer: A healthy pipeline of work. A real opportunity for growth and development. The opportunity to move up the management ladder.

Multi Skilled Finisher Location: Covering Newark, Lincoln, Grantham Job Type: Permanent Full Time The Opportunity We are seeking a skilled and reliable Multi Skilled Finisher to support the delivery of domestic Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in general building and finishing works who takes pride in producing high-quality results. Working alongside installation teams, you'll be responsible for completing all remedial and finishing tasks following heating system installations, ensuring every property is left in excellent condition. What You'll Be Doing Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Completing brickwork and making good around external heat pump installations. Carrying out plaster repairs and patching following installation work. Preparing and laying concrete slab bases where required. Building timber boxing to neatly conceal exposed pipework and services. Installing loft boarding to improve safe access to system components. Working collaboratively with heating engineers and other site operatives to keep projects running smoothly. Maintaining high standards of workmanship, housekeeping and site safety. Identifying and reporting any issues that may impact the quality or progress of works. Ensuring all work is completed in line with current building regulations and health and safety requirements. What We're Looking For We're interested in candidates who can demonstrate: Experience in bricklaying, plastering and general building or finishing works. A practical, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail. Previous experience working on domestic refurbishment, construction or renewable energy projects. Knowledge of Air Source Heat Pump or HVAC installations (desirable but not essential). The ability to interpret drawings and work from site instructions. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. A commitment to delivering quality workmanship and excellent customer service. A full UK driving licence is desirable. What's on Offer Competitive salary. Permanent, full-time employment. 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension and life assurance. Retail and lifestyle discounts. Cycle to Work scheme. Discounted gym membership. Training and development opportunities. Employee referral bonus scheme. Employee wellbeing and assistance programme. Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.

Mechanical Site Manager We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager with a strong mechanical background, ideally with extensive knowledge of pipefitting systems, to support the delivery of a large-scale mechanical installation project. The successful candidate will work alongside our existing Black Hat, providing additional technical knowledge, site leadership and hands-on management of the installation. The Project As the mechanical contractor, we are delivering a major project involving the installation of new Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) to serve existing plantrooms. The main pipework infrastructure is already installed, running from the main steam plantroom, across the roof and down into the existing plantrooms. The system has been hot-tapped into the existing infrastructure, allowing our temporary installation to maintain heating and hot water supplies while each plantroom is stripped back and fitted with new skids. This is a large, complex site with multiple work fronts, requiring someone who can quickly understand the overall system, coordinate site activities and drive the installation through to completion. The Role The Mechanical Site Manager will work closely with the existing site management team to oversee the ongoing installation, coordinate labour and subcontractors, maintain progress across multiple work areas and ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards. A key part of the role will be understanding the pipework installation and wider mechanical system, helping resolve technical issues and ensuring the installation is completed, tested and commissioned by December. The Ideal Candidate Strong mechanical engineering and site management background. Extensive knowledge of mechanical pipework and pipefitting systems. Good technical understanding of complex heating and hot water systems. Experience managing large-scale mechanical installations. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Confident coordinating labour, subcontractors and multiple site work fronts. A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and driving progress. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively alongside an established site team. Experience with plantroom installations, ASHPs and mechanical commissioning would be advantageous. We are looking for someone technically strong, organised and capable of taking ownership of the installation, supporting the existing team and helping drive the project through to successful completion and commissioning by December. To Apply Please send over updated CV for Mechanical Site Manager role

About the Role As my client continues to expand into large-scale solar farm development, they're looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and financial aspects of our growing renewable energy portfolio alongside our HVAC projects. The role will cover solar rooftop, utility-scale solar farm, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), ASHP & GSHP projects across the UK, taking responsibility for contract negotiation, applications for payment, subcontract procurement, valuations and project cost control. The successful candidate will ideally come from a mechanical and electrical (M&E) background, with experience of civil engineering works associated with solar farm construction. Working closely with the director and project delivery teams, you will manage commercial risks, maintain accurate financial forecasts and protect project profitability from contract award through to final account. Key Responsibilities Review and negotiate construction contracts with clients and developers, agreeing clear scopes, commercial terms and payment arrangements. Prepare and submit applications for payment, supported by accurate valuations of completed works, materials and variations. Monitor payment certificates, outstanding payments and retention, following up with clients to support cash flow. Obtain and compare subcontractor quotations, negotiate prices and terms, and prepare subcontract orders with clearly defined scopes. Assess subcontractor applications for payment against completed works and agreed contract terms. Review and negotiate subcontractor variations, recommend payments and agree final accounts. Establish project budgets and track labour, materials, plant and subcontract costs. Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts and assessments of anticipated final costs and project profitability. Identify, price, submit and negotiate variations, maintaining records to support recovery of additional costs. Manage contractual notices, deadlines and records supporting claims for additional costs and extensions of time. Work closely with project and site managers to monitor progress, identify commercial risks and resolve scope gaps. Support tender pricing and the commercial evaluation of M&E and civil engineering packages, including electrical infrastructure, groundworks, trenching, access roads and drainage. Identify opportunities for procurement savings and value engineering while maintaining project quality and requirements. Negotiate and agree client final accounts and manage the release of retention. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience in a contractor-side Quantity Surveyor role. Strong knowledge of construction contracts, applications for payment, valuations and final accounts. Experience procuring subcontract packages, preparing subcontract orders and assessing subcontractor applications. Ability to manage project budgets, track costs and produce reliable financial forecasts. Experience identifying, pricing and negotiating variations. Confident negotiation skills when working with clients, developers, suppliers and subcontractors. Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in Excel and relevant commercial software. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with project delivery teams. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet contractual deadlines and work independently. Willingness to travel nationally and stay overnight when required. Desirable (Not Essential) Ideally an M&E background, with experience of civil engineering works associated with solar farm construction. Experience on solar rooftop, utility-scale solar farm, BESS or grid infrastructure projects. Understanding of the commercial interfaces between electrical installations and civil engineering works. Background working with ICP or EPC contractors, specialist M&E contractors or renewable energy developers. Familiarity with commonly used construction contracts, including JCT and NEC. A qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline, or equivalent practical experience. RICS membership or progress towards professional accreditation. Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial management of renewable energy projects, working directly with the director as the business expands its solar farm and clean energy portfolio across the UK.