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Building Surveyor • Location: Manchester, • Job Type: Full-time, • Hourly rate: £40-50 per hour dependent on experience. Join the Capital Programmes & Procurement service in Manchester, a key player in the city's development, ensuring that all projects are high-quality, safe, inclusive, and sustainable. We are currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join our Minor Works Team within the Capital Programmes Division. This role is crucial in delivering a variety of construction, repair, and refurbishment projects valued between £2k and £4m. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: • Lead the delivery of construction contracts from commencement to completion, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence., • Develop and review project requirements with internal clients, creating work programmes that achieve cost and quality efficiencies., • Provide specialist services including Fire Risk Assessment and Principal Designer roles., • Offer expertise in building surveying, mechanical and electrical design services, structural design, cost & contract management, and Construction Design Management (CDM) compliance., • Utilise AutoCAD for designing and have a strong understanding of building and planning legislation, CDM Regulations, and current Building Contracts. Required Skills & Qualifications: • BSc in Building Surveying or a similar RICS-accredited Bachelor's degree., • Competence in analysing building defects and specifying building works., • Proficiency in AutoCAD and a good working knowledge of building and planning legislation., • Familiarity with CDM Regulations and Building Contracts such as JCT, PSPC, and NEC3/4 TSC and ECC., • Ability to manage and administer construction contracts effectively, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

Piping Designer – Water Industry (Revit)\n\nContract \n\nWe are currently supporting a client within the water sector in the search for a skilled and detail-oriented Piping Designer to support the design and coordination of water infrastructure projects.\n\nReporting to the Principal Engineer, this role will focus on the design and layout of wet wells, pump chambers, and associated ductile iron pipework, with an emphasis on constructability, maintainability, and operational access.\n\nThe successful candidate will have experience working with Revit in 3D design environments and supporting multi-disciplinary project teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProduce 3D models and detailed General Arrangement drawings (GAs) using Revit.\nDevelop layouts of wet and dry well pumping stations, concrete pump chambers, ductile iron and epoxy coated carbon steel pipework, valves, and pipe support systems.\nCoordinate and integrate vendor equipment packages into the design.\nLayout and model access platforms, stairs, handrails, and maintenance accessways in compliance with client and industry standards.\nContribute to design reviews, including Access, Lifting and Maintenance reviews (ALMs).\nCollaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to ensure coordinated and clash-free models.\nMaintain drawing registers and ensure documentation meets company and client standards.\n\nRequired Qualifications and Experience\n\nHNC Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.\nProven experience as a Piping Designer in the water industry or similar infrastructure sectors.\nProficiency in Revit for piping and basic structural layout design.\nWorking knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks.\nExperience with wet and dry well pumping stations and ductile iron and epoxy coated carbon steel pipe systems.\nUnderstanding of pipe supports, equipment access requirements, and plant layout.\nExperience working with vendor packages and integrating them into plant layouts.\nFamiliarity with relevant codes and standards for piping design and health and safety requirements.\nAbility to interpret and develop layouts from P&IDs and equipment data sheets.\nStrong communication and team coordination skills

Piping Designer - Water Industry (Revit)\n \n Position Summary:\nSeeking a skilled and detail-oriented Piping Designer to join our engineering team, supporting the design and coordination of water infrastructure projects.\n \n Reporting to the Principal Engineer, this role will focus on the design and layout of wet wells, pump chambers, and associated ductile iron pipework, with an emphasis on constructability, maintainability, and operational access.\n \n Must have experience working with Revit in 3D design environments and supporting multi-disciplinary project teams.\n \n Key Responsibilities:\n \n - Produce 3D models and detailed general arrangement drawings (GAs) using Revit.\n - Develop layouts of wet and dry well pumping stations, concrete pump chambers, ductile iron and epoxy coated carbon steel pipework, valves, and pipe support systems.\n - Coordinate and integrate vendor equipment packages into the design.\n - Layout and model access platforms, stairs, handrails, and maintenance accessways in compliance with Client and Industry standards.\n \n - Contribute to design reviews, including Access, Lifting and Maintenance reviews (ALMs).\n \n - Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to ensure coordinated and clash-free models.\n \n - Maintain drawing registers and ensure documentation meets company and client standards.\n \n Required Qualifications and Experience:\n HNC Mechanical Engineering or equivalent\n - Proven experience as a Piping Designer in the water industry or similar infrastructure sectors.\n \n - Proficiency in Revit for piping and basic structural layout design.\n \n - Working knowledge of AutoCAD & Navisworks.\n \n - Experience with\n Wet and dry well pumping stations and ductile iron and epoxy coated carbon steel pipe systems.\n \n - Understanding of pipe supports, equipment access requirements, and plant layout\n - Experience working with vendor packages and integrating them into plant layouts.\n - Familiarity with relevant codes and standards for piping design and health and safety requirements.\n \n - Ability to interpret and develop layouts from P&IDs and equipment data sheets.\n - Strong communication and team coordination skills.\n \n This is a hybrid role with some attendance in the Manchester Office and the flexibility to work form home some of the time.\n Ltd Company workers will be expected to attain CSCS card if required\n\nPlease click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.\n\nTo find out more about Progressive please visit \n\nProgressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Parkinson Gray Associates delivers a proven service to some of the leading consulting, engineering, and Contracting businesses within the British construction industry, predominantly across the building services, energy, and Sustainability sectors.\n\nOur client is a highly respected engineering consultancy recognised for delivering technically complex building services solutions across some of the UK’s most demanding construction environments. Their work spans large-scale commercial developments, advanced manufacturing facilities, high-specification workplaces, critical infrastructure and technically intensive refurbishment projects where precision engineering and coordinated delivery are essential.\n\nRather than operating as a volume-driven consultancy, the business has built its reputation on technical capability, long-term client partnerships and engineering-led project delivery. Their teams are heavily involved at every stage of the design process - from early-stage feasibility and performance modelling through to detailed coordination, construction support and commissioning.\n\nThe Manchester office has become a key technical hub within the wider business, combining experienced engineers, BIM specialists and project delivery professionals within a collaborative environment that encourages autonomy, technical input and continuous development. Engineers within the business are given genuine responsibility, exposure to major projects and the opportunity to contribute to innovative low-carbon and sustainable building solutions.\n\nWith a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment across digital engineering and BIM capability, the company is entering another phase of strategic growth, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Designer seeking long-term progression within a technically ambitious consultancy.\n\nLocation: Manchester City Centre\nSalary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)\nEmployment Type: Permanent\n\nThe Opportunity:\n\nThis role will suit an experienced Mechanical Designer who enjoys technically challenging projects and wants to work in an environment where engineering quality is prioritised over volume production.\n\nYou will be involved in the design and coordination of mechanical building services systems from concept through to detailed design and construction support. The position requires a strong technical understanding of HVAC and public health systems alongside the ability to coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary BIM-led project environments.\n\nThe successful candidate will play a key role in supporting senior engineers, mentoring junior technicians and ensuring the technical delivery of projects aligns with programme, specification and client expectations.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n Develop detailed mechanical building services designs for a range of complex construction projects across multiple sectors.\n\n Produce coordinated HVAC and public health layouts using Revit and AutoCAD within BIM Level 2 project environments.\n\n Prepare detailed mechanical design documentation including equipment schedules, schematics, technical specifications and coordinated services drawings.\n\n Undertake ventilation, heating and cooling load calculations alongside pipework and ductwork sizing using industry-recognised design software.\n\n Coordinate mechanical services integration with electrical, structural and architectural disciplines to ensure clash-free design delivery.\n\n Support the development of low-energy and decarbonisation-focused design strategies including heat pump systems, heat recovery technologies and energy-efficient HVAC solutions.\n\n Participate in technical design reviews, project meetings and client coordination workshops.\n\n Conduct site surveys, inspections and construction-stage support activities to ensure installation quality and compliance with design intent.\n\n Assist with mentoring junior designers and technicians within the mechanical team.\n\n Maintain awareness of current industry regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and emerging technologies within the building services sector.\n\nRequirements:\n\n Demonstrable experience within a Mechanical Design or Building Services Design position.\n\n Strong understanding of HVAC systems, ventilation strategies and mechanical services coordination.\n\n Experience working within UK based consultancy or contractor design environments.\n\n Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD.\n\n Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and project requirements independently.\n\n Strong communication and coordination skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders.\n\n Experience contributing to technically complex or large-scale projects would be highly beneficial.\n\n HNC/HND or Degree qualification within Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.\n\nWhat’s on Offer:\n\n Competitive salary package.\n\n Hybrid working flexibility.\n\n Structured career progression within a growing technical team.\n\n Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects.\n\n Modern Manchester office environment with strong investment in technology\n\n Supportive and collaborative engineering culture focused on technical excellence rather than corporate hierarchy.\n\nIf you are a Mechanical Designer looking for a more technically focused environment with genuine project variety and long-term career progression, we would like to hear from you

Remote (with occasional visit to office). Due to high workloads they are looking for an experienced SolidWorks Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team in an initial 2 month contract term. The ideal candidate will be able to provide their own SolidWorks licence and workstation if working remotely

Senior / Principal Mechanical Building Services EngineerApplylocations: GB.Manchester.Piccadillytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-156463### Job Description## OverviewCreate places and spaces that matter.AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are playing a leading role in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting engineering projects across sectors including Aviation, Energy, Cities and Development, Education, Transportation and Defence.AtkinsRéalis’ Building Design Practice are looking for an experienced, motivated Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer seeking to develop their career in a positive environment and join our team where talent is encouraged and growth opportunities unrivalled. We have openings in our new central Manchester office which presents the opportunity to join a national Building Services team with designers all across the UK and internationally through our Global Technology Centre.This opportunity will involve working as part of a national practice of Building Design professionals delivering engineering design solutions to clients across the UK. This role will encompass a multi-sector experience, but expertise from working within the Commercial, Defence, Energy, Education, Healthcare sectors would be a benefit. You will be working on a diverse range of projects with recent examples including Manchester Digital Campus for the Government Property Agency, Seashell SEND college in Cheadle, New Submarine Manufacturing facilities for BAE systems and the University of Sheffield’s MEP designer framework.The opportunity will require candidates to be client-facing as well as being involved in the day-to-day design and management of projects. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced design engineer to further develop their career within a leading building design consultancy. Our Building Services Engineering team won the "Building Performance Consultancy (over 300 employees)" award at the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2025.Energy and Carbon are an essential aspect of this position and with the rise in importance of decarbonising the built environment, improving air quality and implementing energy efficient design solutions, our team is expanding to deliver sustainable solutions for our growing portfolio of satisfied clients.Our focus is on developing our staff to realise their full potential, with development plans geared to individual needs and abilities. This role will allow development of existing technical skills as well as providing potential to expand digital skills and project management.Our Practice is committed to developing our ways of working using emerging Digital Technology and the global reach offered by an organisation of our size and capability. Our ideal individual will bring strong technical skills to the role, as well as an enquiring mind able to contribute to the growth of our digital practice, and the potential to lead and manage diverse delivery teams, locally and remotely.## Your role*The role of can be varied depending on projects and although not limited, duties are likely to include: Undertake the design and specification of all Mechanical Building Services systems from concept through to detailed design –including heating, cooling, ventilation and public health systems etc.* Carry out and support others, in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Hevacomp, MEPworx, IES.* Preparing technical specifications, design reports and presentations.* Collaborate with our BIM team to prepare models and drawings, with a working understanding of Revit.* Representing AtkinsRéalis at meetings with clients and other professionals.* Condition surveys, inspections and monitoring of installation and commissioning.* Managing own workload, Ensure projects are delivered excellently with agreed deadlines and budgets.* Assist with technical development of junior team members.## About you* Relevant experience of Building Services Engineering and an interest in design excellence for building design.* A natural curiosity and an interest in exploring the new ways of working.* Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, or related subjects.* Working towards, or a Chartered Member of CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent body.* Working experience of common calculation software such as IES, Hevacomp, StabiCAD, Revit, NBS and Microsoft packages. Knowledge of Thermal modelling for building compliance, and building design optimisation would also be beneficial.* Detailed knowledge of UK technical standards and codes of practice.* Familiar with energy reduction methods and approaches to decarbonising new and existing buildings.* Understanding of energy and carbon related data capture and analytics.* Competent in designing for measurement and verification, including experience of commissioning and post installation evaluation of performance.## Rewards & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.Be rewarded. Find out more.## About AtkinsRéalisWe're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.Find out more.## Additional informationSecurity clearanceThis role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK** #J-18808-Ljbffr