Richard Federer

Director (Building Services Design)

Richard joined Human Capital Solutions in 2010 and possesses over 16 years’ experience recruiting MEP Building Services Design Engineers and Sustainability Consultants into the Built Environment. His clients include global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancies, global property developers, specialist building services and sustainability consultancies and design and build contractors. 

 
 
 

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Electrical Associate

£65000 - £75000 per annum Bonus, equity and autonomy

Electrical Associate (Surrey) - To £80K Package Equity Bonus

Due to succession planning, I'm looking for a Building Services, Electrical Associate who can step up into a director role within the next year or two.

You'll get to work on landmark, London projects from the convenience of a friendly office based in Surrey. You'll also enjoy a level of autonomy; client contact and career progression that isn't available with the larger practices; and have full accountability and autonomy over the Electrical team.

As an employee-owned business, they have always considered their employees to be their greatest assets. They encourage flexible working and flexible hours and do support and trust employees to work from abroad for a few weeks a year.

You can expect a fast-paced role consisting of design, resource planning, fee bids, project management and mentoring the Electrical Engineers.

Benefits

  • Basic salary up to £80K annual bonus of up to 20% of your basic salary.
  • 25 days leave, 5% pension, 4 x Life Assurance.
  • Flexible working hours and opportunity to WFH two or three days a week.
  • Profit share

Requirements

  • Minimum of eight years' experience in a similar role.
  • Able to plan, design, manage and deliver profitable projects.
  • Keen to assist in the future development of the practice.
  • Easy to work with.
  • Willing to roll up your sleeves and just crack on with projects.

Electrical Associate

£70000 - £80000 per annum 9-day fortnight Package

Electrical Associate - London - £70K-£80K 9-day fortnight, clear progression to Director and interesting projects.

Due to planned growth and multiple project wins across the science and research, listed buildings, and education sectors, this consultancy are looking for an Electrical Associate.

Offering a nine-day fortnight, enhanced pension of 12%, 25 days leave and a hybrid policy of three days a week in the office, it's clear that they care about their staff.

You'll become a key part of team of 26 MEP Design Engineers. This team size means they are large enough to compete against and win work from the much larger practices, yet small enough to still provide that dedicated level of personal services to their clients.

You'll work on a blend of both new build and complex refurbishment projects, with current projects ranging in value from £20 - £100M. Projects include Passivhaus led schools and colleges, 5-star hotels, science and research labs, grade I and II listed buildings, major town regeneration schemes and hospital upgrades and extension.

Benefits:

  • 9-day fortnight
  • 12% pension
  • Up to 38 days annual leave (Including Bank Holidays)
  • Assistance to buy an EV (electric vehicle) via a salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Interest free Season Ticket Loan or Ride to work scheme.
  • Ongoing CPD and Payment of Professional Membership Fees.
  • Private healthcare scheme and 4 x Life Assurance
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working policy.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified and preferably Chartered.
  • Currently working as a Principal or an Associate level within a Building Services consultancy or a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
  • Good overall knowledge in low and zero carbon buildings.

Ref 3363RF

Senior Mechanical Engineer

£48000 - £60000 per annum 3-day weekend every fortnight

Senior Mechanical Engineer - To £60K 8% Pension 3-day weekend every fortnight

This Building Services Consultancy does things a little differently. Established over a decade ago by two entrepreneurial Directors, they pioneered the use of Passivhaus principals into large projects and were an early adopter of BIM on all their projects.

They offer 8% pension, always promote from within and have a structured Training & Development Program that mirrors the CIBSE scheme. They also provide a 9-day fortnight, so you'll get to enjoy a 3-day weekend every two weeks, with no loss of pay.

Reporting to a supportive, Chartered Mechanical Director with over 30 years' experience, you'll be responsible for leading a range of projects such as science and research facilities, listed buildings such as castles and museums, schools, universities, hotels, and major decarbonisation schemes.

With a team of 30 MEP Design Engineers in London, they are large enough to compete against, and win work from the much larger engineering practices, yet they still value every employee and offer a friendly, supportive, and inclusive working environment.

Benefits:

  • 9-day fortnight
  • 8% pension
  • Up to 38 days annual leave (Including Bank Holidays)
  • Assistance to buy an EV (electric vehicle) via a salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Interest free Season Ticket Loan or Ride to work scheme.
  • Ongoing CPD and Payment of Professional Membership Fees.
  • Private healthcare scheme and 4 x Life Assurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working policy, with a suggestion of two to three days a week from the office.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified and ideally a member of CIBSE or the IMechE etc.
  • Currently working as a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer.
  • Previous experience working within a Building Services consultancy or a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
  • Able to work in the UK, without the need to be sponsored.

Mechanical Associate

£68000 - £80000 per annum international projects, progression

Mechanical Associate - Up to £80K Package


Tired of waiting for that promotion to Associate? Enjoy working closely with signature architects, on a blend of UK and international projects?


Due to planned growth and securing several new projects this medium sized Building Services Engineering Consultancy is looking for an additional Mechanical Associate. With offices in London and Europe, youll thrive in their supportive team environment, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and have a clear path to Director in the future.


As an Associate, you'll work closely with their directors and be responsible for leading a range of interesting projects across the UK and abroad. You'll become a key part of a connected and collaborative team comprising MEP Design Engineers, Building Physics Engineers, Revit Technicians, and Sustainability Engineers. Youll help mentor and manage a team of Mechanical Engineers (ranging from Graduate, Intermediate / Engineer, and Seniors) whilst also assisting in driving continuous innovation and best practices across the built environment.


As an early pioneer of using digital tools to improve the design process, BIM is ingrained in their DNA. They produce construction-level 3D models for design coordination and systems verification on most of their projects. However, on the flip side the majority of their staff can still sit with an architect or client and produce engaging concept sketches using a blank piece of paper and pencil.


It's also really encouraging that their founding principals of quality, staff retention, and innovation remain core values and that they promote a good work life balance.


You'll enjoy collaborating in a team of around 30 experts, who all share the same passion for designing innovative, low-energy buildings.


Essential Requirements:
* 7 years' experience in a Mechanical design Engineer within the built environment.
* Degree qualified and preferably Chartered (CEng, MIET).
* Up-to-date knowledge of British Standards, and CIBSE guidelines, as well as CDM regulations.
* Good leadership skills and the ability to inspire and mentor others.
* Broad range of project experience previous experience seeing projects through from concept to construction.


For a confidential discussion, please call Richard on zero seven five nine five, zero seven one, three zero three and we can arrange a convenient time to discuss.

Electrical Associate

£70000 - £85000 per annum 9-day fortnight Package

Electrical Associate - London - To £85K 9-day fortnight, clear progression to Director and interesting projects.

Due to planned growth and multiple project wins across the science and research, listed buildings, and education sectors, this consultancy are looking for an Electrical Associate.

Don't settle for less, here you'll enjoy a nine-day fortnight, enhanced 12% pension, 25 days leave and a hybrid policy of three days a week in the office and flexible working hours.

You'll become a key part of team of 30 MEP Design Engineers. This team size means they are large enough to compete against and win work from the much larger practices, yet small enough to still provide that dedicated level of personal services to their clients.

You'll work on a blend of both new build and complex refurbishment projects, with current projects ranging in value from £20M - £100M. Projects include Passivhaus led schools and colleges, 5-star hotels, science and research labs, grade I and II listed buildings, major town regeneration schemes and hospital upgrades and extension.

Benefits:

  • 9-day fortnight
  • 12% pension
  • Up to 38 days annual leave (Including Bank Holidays)
  • Assistance to buy an EV (electric vehicle) via a salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Interest free Season Ticket Loan or Ride to work scheme.
  • Ongoing CPD and Payment of Professional Membership Fees.
  • Private healthcare scheme and 4 x Life Assurance
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working policy.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified and preferably Chartered.
  • Currently working as an Associate level within a Building Services consultancy or a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
  • Good overall knowledge in low and zero carbon buildings.

Ref 3363RF

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

£45000 - £48000 per annum Package

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer - To £48K - London Package

Had enough of working on boring projects, that have low fees and unrealistic deadlines for difficult contractors?

This medium sized, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy works closely with architects or end users to design and deliver true net zero carbon developments.

They use AI, Revit, Building Performance Engineering and R&D to come up with innovative solutions to engineering problems that no other consultancy has been able to solve.

Their clients value their ingenuity and innovation and pay them excellent fees. This means you'll get enough of a fee to do a proper design on each project, rather than having to rush a project out the door.

As an Intermediate Mechanical ( HVAC ) Engineer you'll benefit from working on everything from new build £200M science and research facilities, complex refurbishments of Grade II buildings (including museums, castles and even RIBA's HQ) £100M super prime residential developments right through to distilleries and NZC commercial offices.

In return they offer:

  • 35 hour week.
  • Profit share.
  • 26 days annual leave.
  • Private healthcare.
  • 5% pension.
  • Hybrid working policy of three days a week in the office.
  • Annual performance and salary review.
  • Ongoing CPD and both on and off the job training.
  • A welcoming, relaxed, and professional working environment.
  • Involvement in all stages of a project from feasibility, detail design, witnessing the commissioning and post-occupancy.

Requirements

  • Able to use IES or Revit.
  • At least one years' experience as a Mechanical ( HVAC / Building Services ) Design Engineer.
  • Clear communication skills.

Building Performance Engineer

£33000 - £40000 per annum Help save the planet enjoy 35 days leave

Building Physics Consultant - To £40K Package

Finish work each day feeling great that you've helped tackle the climate emergency and that you're doing your bit, to help save our planet for future generations.

This specialist Sustainability Consultancy offers a turn-key integrated solution to their clients. They cover everything from Passivhaus studies, Dynamic Thermal Modelling, BREEAM and LEED, HVAC Design, Thermal Bridging studies, Airtight testing, Energy statements to Project Management and can even specify and supply a range of renewable energy technologies to use on projects.

Rather than just designing a project, they plan, manage and oversee the construction or refurbishment process and also provide POE's and measurement and verification of energy savings.

This is a hybird role; and they ask that you attend the office twice a week. You'll be responsible for helping their clients achieve low energy and low-cost buildings while improving occupant comfort and overall health and well-being.

Key tasks

  • Building Physics modelling (Daylight, overheating studies, dynamic thermal modelling etc) of new build and complex refurbishment projects.
  • Partnering with architects and helping bring their ideas and visions to life.
  • Undertaking R&D inro new or emerging technologies.
  • Using IES, PHPP, SAP, Excel or Grasshopper to model and predict a buildings energy use.
  • Championing low energy building design.
  • Assisting with whole life costing analysis or whole life carbon analysis.
  • Implementing Passivhaus standards for all new projects.
  • Attending CPD's and also regular inhouse training and development sessions.

Benefits

  • Up to 35 days annual leave Bank Holidays.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Ongoing Training and Development, both on the job training and external CPD's.
  • UK and international projects

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hot jobs Senior Electrical Engineer

£48000 - £65000 per annum autonomy,support,very well organised firm

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - To £65K Package Support

Due to a sustained increase in commercial, mixed-use, and high-end residential projects; it's time to expand at this international building services consultancy.

Established in London 25 years ago, they have grown steadily and have also expanded to have a presence and office in Central Europe.

Reporting to a supportive, friendly, and down to earth Electrical Associate, you'll use your own initiative to lead projects through RIBA Stages 2 - 4. As a Project Leader, you'll use your own initiative and planning skills to ensure all projects under your control are delivered on budget and on time. This will include producing concept and detailed design including calculations, schematics, drawings, diagrams, Amtech models, and specifications.

They operate a flat structure where the Directors and Associates all help the Principals, Seniors, and Engineers; and hence there are no big egos here. Just a team of around 30 MEP Engineers who partner with signature architects to design iconic commercial buildings and complex refurbishments across London.

Every member of this culturally diverse and inclusive team all get along very well with each other; and collaborate to produce new ways to design smarter, more energy efficient buildings.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience as an Electrical Design Engineer.
  • Currently working in the UK, for a building services or multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
  • Able to mentor junior or intermediate engineers; and monitor their workload.
  • Able to lead client and design team meetings.
  • Good design, project management and communication skills.

Benefits

  • 25 days leave.
  • Hybrid working policy.
  • Matched pension to 5%.
  • Discretionary annual bonus.
  • Support from the Directors and Associates.
  • An enjoyable and professional working environment.

hot jobs Mechanical (Building Services) Engineer

£40000 - £48000 per annum Package

Mechanical (Building Services) Engineer - To £48K

Quality of delivery, quality of staff, innovative projects, and a great company culture. These are the founding principles of this multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy based near Liverpool Street.

Quality runs deep through the practice, and every project is overseen by a director all the way through the various RIBA stages. They produce quality designs that are low in energy and carbon, are properly coordinated and, actually fit within the space that was allocated by the client.

In terms of recruitment, they only employ permanent staff with stable employment histories, as they would prefer to turn work away rather than employing average engineers to just churn out poor quality designs.

Innovation exists across everything they do, they analyse every completed project, compare how the building is performing in use, and then use building performance engineering to improve the next project. They also continuously research and invest in new and emerging technologies, in order to make their existing software, processes or templates more efficient.

And, they also adopt a bold approach to building design, never shying away from the opportunity of trying something totally new, to solve an issue or overcome a challenge. Recent examples include their use of stone bearing masonry rather than steel, their investment in R&D into the use of advanced phase change materials or their ability to use CLT on larger, complex structures.

In terms of culture, the founding partners remain hands on and actively encourage all employees to make suggestions on how things can be improved. They operate an open plan studio environment, with MEP Engineers siting alongside the structural engineers, civil engineers, and BIM staff, which ensures constant collaboration. They have weekly and monthly social activities, and provide all staff with an annual bonus, and an annual salary review and increase.

As an Mechanical Engineer, you'll get involved in designing and modelling a variety of low carbon, interesting buildings such as theatres, museums, galleries, schools, castles, cinemas, offices, churches, universities, and data centres.

You'll work as part of a friendly, experienced, and supportive team of around 30 engineers on one off projects, typically from concept all the way through to construction.

You will attend design team and site meetings, and liaise directly with clients, architects, and specialist external consultants. You will also carry out heating and cooling loads, size plants, ducts, or pipes, use Revit MEP to produce 3D models, and also ensure all projects adhere to CIBSE guidelines, British standards and also promote a circular economy.

Requirements

  • At least two years' experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer,
  • Previous experience working directly with Architects.
  • Comfortable communicating technical terms, to a non-technical audience.
  • Easy to work with, able to work as part of a team.

Principal Electrical Engineer

£58000 - £68000 per annum autonomy iconic projects

Principal Electrical Engineer - London £58K to £68K autonomy iconic projects

This Principal Electrical opportunity will allow you to lead iconic, large scale (£100M - £500M) residential, mixed-use and hotel projects across the UK and abroad.

Building off the success of 2023 (their most profitable year), their 150 strong Building Services team is currently involved in a £1.5B regeneration project in West London and 250-meter, high-rise tower in Dubai and has also just been appointed on another £500M project in Zone 1, London.

You'll become a key member of a team that has unmatched experience designing liveable, low carbon and zero carbon buildings. Their engineers don't just understand how to create spaces that are great, for the people that occupy them; they create environments and communities that are also great for society.

Reporting to the Head of Electrical, you'll be responsible for ensuring all projects continue to push the boundaries of technical design, remain innovative and set new standards when it comes to low carbon, building design.

As a key member of their interdisciplinary team, as a Principal Electrical Engineer you'll have a big impact on the future direction and success of their Building Services offering. You'll also help upskill the team and provide clients with an unmatched level of service and quality of project delivery.

You'll continue to lead by example and encourage the use of AI, Digital tools, and automation to improve the quality and detail of the projects that you will deliver.

Key requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Architectural and Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
  • At least eight years' experience in the built environment, working for a consultancy.
  • Good appreciation of sustainability and net zero carbon design.
  • Ability to mentor and develop multidisciplinary professional teams.
  • Comfortable leading teams and engaging with clients.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday, plus the additional 8 days bank holidays.
  • A true, flexible hybrid working policy.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • £6K annual travel / car allowance.
  • 5% pension.
  • As much autonomy as you like.

Electrical Design Engineer

£38000 - £45000 per annum Package

Electrical Design Engineer - To £45K Package

Help redefine the future of construction and the built environment.

Due to growth, we are looking for an Intermediate Electrical Design engineer to join a leading building services consultancy and help deliver innovative, low carbon projects across the built environment.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll work alongside Chartered Engineers and leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges relating to the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical building services.

You'll join a company that fosters creativity, diversity, and inclusion, where your ideas are valued and encouraged. Your contributions to the team will be recognised, rewarded, and celebrated across the practice and have a clear path to Senior Engineer.

You'll also benefit from, a dedicated mentor and a structured personalised training and development program. This will ensure you are fully supported across every stage of your career and become a well-rounded, Chartered Engineer as soon as possible.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you could be involved in the design of iconic skyscrapers in London, state of the art hospitals, hotels, commercial offices, and major mixed-use developments that have a lasting impact on communities worldwide.

You'll also benefit from a great work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, 26 days leave, 4% pension, payment of professional memberships and a hybrid policy of three days a week in the office. And you'll have direct and easy access to a team of over 100 M&E Design Engineers ranging from Apprentices to Partners, ultimately ensuring you always have someone to help you or bounce ideas off.

Electrical Associate

£65000 - £80000 per annum

Electrical Associate (Building Services) London - To £80K Package.

Imagine working with a supportive Electrical Director that will always have your back; and will always give you the freedom and autonomy to do things your way.

Due to growth, this medium sized multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy are looking for a reliable Electrical Associate for their new office near Farringdon.

This is your chance to be part of something new and exciting in London. Picture yourself working on the top floor of a modern office on one of the best streets in Farringdon, with scenic views over London and a sun-drenched balcony and welcoming central courtyard.

This brand-new office has lightning fast and stable Wi-Fi / wired connections, two brand new meeting rooms, lockers, secure bike storage areas, showers and its own dedicated, well-equipped kitchen and break out areas.

Here you'll be involved in innovative projects that push the boundaries of building services engineering and SMART buildings that use emerging technology and best practice, low carbon building design.

You'll enjoy working with collaborate clients that value what you do, who are willing to pay good fees for proper M&E design and agree to realistic deadlines and programmes!

You'll work in a passionate team of experts in a supportive and dynamic workplace, where the two Directors remain hands on and want to see you succeed.

As an early adopter of hybrid working, their business is based on results, and they will never try and micromanage you. As long as your projects remain profitable, and clients are happy you are free to choose how many days you attend the office and how many days you work from home.

Requirements

- At least seven years' experience in a similar role, ie working as an Electrical Design Engineer within a consultancy or design and build contractor.

- Good appreciation of how electrical and mechanical building services are designed, installed, and maintained.

- Excellent communication skills, able to discuss technical terms to a non-technical audience when required.

-Able to work in the UK without the need to be sponsored.

This is an interesting opportunity for an Electrical Associate (or an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer) to be fully supported by the two Directors and be instrumental in the future success of this firm, whilst having a lot of fun and enjoying freedom along the way.

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