mechanical engineer

engineering supervisor

Equans

<div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h2><div>
EQUANS are recruiting for a Engineering Supervisor to be based in Manchester (Manchester Town Hall). This is a permanent full-time role working 37 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. 
General Overview 
EQUANS are seeking an exceptional Engineering Supervisor to support the Engineering Manager in the technical and operational leadership of a newly refurbished &pound;550m Grade I listed building, guiding the asset through a soft landing phase into steady-state operation.
This is a flagship role responsible for all hard services, KPI&rsquo;s, the coordination of a multidisciplinary workforce, and the supervision of specialist subcontractors, while safeguarding the historic, architectural, and cultural significance of one of the UK&rsquo;s most prestigious buildings.
This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to support the mobilisation and day to day running of a nationally significant building at a pivotal moment in its lifecycle. You&rsquo;ll play a defining role in protecting, optimising, and future-proofing an iconic asset while leading a highly skilled engineering operation.
The Engineering Supervisor will act as the direct support to the Engineering Manager on site, ensuring building systems operate safely, efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with the original design intent and conservation requirements. operating within a complex, high-value, heritage environment. 
Key Accountabilities<ul><li>
Support the soft landing process, between construction, commissioning, design teams, and operational engineering.</li><li>
Supporting the review and validation of commissioning plans, test scripts, and integrated systems testing.</li><li>
Engaged in the full technical handover, including O&amp;M manuals, asset data, drawings, control philosophies, and digital records.</li><li>
Verifying systems operate in line with design intent, performance criteria, and conservation requirements.</li><li>
Maintain contract KPI&rsquo;s when in steady state.</li><li>
Support the soft landing strategy, ensuring systems, processes, and people are fully operational and aligned with design intent.</li><li>
Act as the supporting interface between construction teams, designers, commissioning engineers, and the client during handover and early occupation.</li><li>
Oversee/support commissioning, witnessing, snagging, and post-occupancy evaluation.</li><li>
Ensure all O&amp;M manuals, asset data, warranties, compliance documentation, and training are complete, accurate, and handed over effectively.</li></ul> 
Hard Services Management<ul><li>
Take supervisory responsibility for all hard services, including but not limited to:</li><li>
HV/LV electrical distribution and standby generation</li><li>
Electrical power and lighting</li><li>
Life safety systems (fire detection, suppression, evacuation)</li><li>
BMS and smart building technologies</li><li>
Water, drainage, and specialist heritage systems</li><li>
HVAC Systems</li><li>
Review RAMS, method statements, and technical proposals prior to works</li><li>
Ensure building systems perform efficiently, safely, and in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and conservation requirements.</li></ul> 
Leadership &amp; Workforce Management<ul><li>
Supervise, motivate, and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering and technical workforce, including in-house teams and external specialists.</li><li>
Supervise a complex supply chain of specialist subcontractors, many operating in sensitive heritage conditions.</li><li>
Ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and performance standards across all disciplines.</li><li>
Promote a strong culture of safety, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.</li></ul> 
Heritage &amp; Compliance<ul><li>
Ensure all engineering activities respect the constraints and sensitivities of a Grade I listed building.</li><li>
Work closely with conservation specialists, heritage bodies, and stakeholders to balance operational performance with preservation requirements.</li><li>
Maintain full compliance with statutory regulations, conservation consents, health &amp; safety legislation, and best practice standards.</li></ul> 
Operational Readiness &amp; Performance<ul><li>
Supporting the development and embed operational procedures, maintenance regimes, and lifecycle plans aligned to the asset&rsquo;s long-term value.</li><li>
Monitor system performance, energy efficiency, and resilience during early occupation and beyond.</li><li>
Identify risks, defects, or performance gaps and lead corrective actions promptly and effectively.</li></ul> 
Technical Compliance &amp; Risk<ul><li>
Act as the technical support for statutory compliance, including:</li><li> 
Building Safety Act obligations</li><li>
Fire safety systems and life-critical assets</li><li>
Electrical safety and pressure systems</li><li>
Water hygiene and environmental compliance</li><li>
Maintain asset registers, compliance schedules, and certification.</li><li>
Implement permit-to-work, isolation procedures, and safe systems of work.</li></ul> 
Stakeholder &amp; Client Engagement<ul><li>
Serve as a technical representative to the client, providing confidence, clarity, and expert leadership.</li><li>
Communicate complex engineering issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Support the reputation of the project and organisation through professionalism and technical excellence.</li></ul> 
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;<ul><li>
Pension Scheme</li><li>
24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)</li><li>
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary</li><li>
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app</li><li>
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers</li><li>
Gym membership discounts</li><li>
Cycle to work scheme</li><li>
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes</li></ul> 
Who are we looking for?
Essential<ul><li>
Proven experience in a supervisory engineering role on large, complex buildings (&pound;100m+) or supervising technical teams.</li><li>
Strong background in building services engineering and hard services operations.</li><li>
Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and specialist subcontractors.</li><li>
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>
Experience working with Grade I or II listed buildings* or culturally significant assets.</li><li>
Extensive experience in hard services engineering management within complex, high risk, public or mission-critical environments.</li><li>
Eexperience in soft landing, commissioning, or major system handovers.</li><li>
Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems.</li><li>
In-depth understanding of UK statutory compliance and building safety legislation.</li></ul>
Desirable<ul><li>
Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE, IET, IMECHE, or equivalent).</li><li>
Experience with smart buildings, BMS optimization, and sustainability strategies.</li><li>
Knowledge of conservation-led refurbishment and heritage governance.</li></ul> 
Personal Attributes<ul><li>
Calm, authoritative leader comfortable operating in high-profile environments.</li><li>
Detail-oriented with a whole-life approach to asset performance.</li><li>
Collaborative, resilient, and solutions-focused.</li><li>
Passionate about excellence in engineering, heritage stewardship, and operational delivery.</li><li>
Strong technical judgement and problem-solving capability.</li><li>
Structured, methodical approach to risk and compliance.</li><li>
Clear technical communication with both operational and senior stakeholders.</li><li>
High attention to detail and asset-protection mindset.</li></ul>
Experience<ul><li>
Up to date relevant industry related knowledge</li><li>
Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation</li></ul> 
Qualifications
<ul><li>18th edition BS7671:2018</li><li>
Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services &ndash; Electrical Installation</li><li>
Testing and inspection 2391 or equivalent.</li><li>
Level 3 5839 Part 1 Fundamentals FD&amp;A</li></ul> 
Who are we?
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK &amp; Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services &ndash; with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district &amp; embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS&rsquo; 13,500 UK &amp; Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital &amp; industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
 What's next? 
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
 At Equans we&rsquo;re committed to delivering a culture where everyone&rsquo;s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you&rsquo;ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you&rsquo;re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You&rsquo;ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.</div></div></div>

Engineering Supervisor

ALTEN

<div>Company Description 
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement &amp; support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow&rsquo;s world&mdash;today.
Join us and start building tomorrow&rsquo;s world today! 
Job Description 
As a HVAC Engineer , you will join Derby/ Warrington/ Manchester team to support our activities within the Nuclear Sector sector.
You will support the technical delivery of HVAC system design solutions that provide tempered and conditioned air to Reactor Island facilities, alongside systems that safely extract and treat contaminated air prior to atmospheric discharge. You will contribute across concept and detailed design phases, ensuring that ventilation and cooling solutions meet nuclear safety, performance, and legislative requirements.
You will work closely with system leads and multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated HVAC and chilled water solutions for safety-critical nuclear environments.<ul><li>
Location: Derby/ Warrington/ Manchester</li><li>
On Site: 2 days in one of the sites</li><li>
Clearance: BPSS</li><li>
Experience Level: 3- 10 YOE</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Support delivery of HVAC system design solutions for nuclear facilities</li><li>
Produce and check technical deliverables for nuclear ventilation and air conditioning systems</li><li>
Develop systems providing particulate abatement prior to discharge to atmosphere</li><li>
Design air conditioning and cooling systems for temperature-controlled environments</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure system integration and performance</li><li>
Produce HVAC design deliverables through Concept and Detailed Design phases</li><li>
Generate technical reports, calculations, and drawings supporting system design</li><li>
Act as an HVAC subject matter expert during supplier and stakeholder engagement</li><li>
Present design maturity and technical solutions at design reviews</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Required Skills:
<ul><li>Knowledge of systems engineering principles applied to HVAC systems</li><li>
Experience developing HVAC designs from concept through detailed definition</li><li>
Ability to perform trade-off studies to achieve optimal design solutions</li><li>
Experience writing and checking HVAC technical documentation</li><li>
Strong collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary engineering teams</li><li>
Ability to plan work, manage time, and escalate technical risks appropriately</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.</li></ul>
Desirable Skills:
<ul><li>Experience in nuclear or other safety-critical industries</li><li>
Familiarity with verification and validation techniques</li><li>
Experience working within regulated engineering environments</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you&rsquo;ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:<ul><li>
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style</li><li>
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries</li><li>
Private Medical Insurance</li><li>
Cycle &amp; Tech Scheme</li><li>
Employee assistance programme</li><li>
Life insurance &amp; Pension Scheme</li><li>
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &amp; team buildings</li><li>
Flexible way of working (role dependent)</li></ul>
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant &amp; actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.</div>

HVAC Engineer - Nuclear

Mechanical Engineering Jobs

<div>Your new company
 
An exciting opportunity to join a building services consultancy based in the heart of Manchester.
 
This consultancy specialises in:<ul><li>
Mechanical design</li><li>
Electrical design
</li><li>Sustainable design</li></ul>
With their people at the core of what they do, providing a great team culture and approach to diversity and their technical capacity to help them stand out amongst the crowds and have a lot of repeat clients. 
 
Your new role
<ul><li>Deliver mechanical building services design across projects from concept through to construction and handover</li><li>
Prepare calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings for HVAC, domestic water, drainage, and associated systems</li><li>
Support senior engineers with detailed design development and coordination</li><li>
Undertake mechanical design using industry software (e.g. IES, Hevacomp, AutoCAD/Revit)</li><li>
Coordinate designs with electrical, public health, structural and architectural teams</li><li>
Attend design team meetings, client workshops, and site meetings as required</li><li>
Respond to technical queries during construction and assist with site inspections</li><li>
Review contractor proposals and technical submittals for compliance with design intent</li><li>
Ensure designs comply with current regulations, standards, and best practice (e.g. Building Regulations, CIBSE, British Standards)</li><li>
Continue professional development and actively work towards Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent)</li></ul>
What you'll need to succeed
<ul><li>A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering</li><li>
3-5 years' experience within a building services consultancy or contractor design environment</li><li>
A solid understanding of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, domestic water and drainage</li><li>
Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and CIBSE guidance</li><li>
Experience producing calculations, specifications, reports and coordinated design information</li><li>
Proficiency in relevant software such as AutoCAD and/or Revit,
</li></ul>Essential: Experience working on UK projects and UK building odes for a minimum of 3 years. 
 
What you need to do now
 
 
Reach me directly on: 0161 236 4949 /
 
 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Public Health Engineer Jobs

<div>Air Conditioning/HVAC Engineer
Manchester / North West 
38,000 &ndash; 48,000 + Door to Door Travel + Overtime + Call Out
A well established HVAC business is looking to recruit an experienced Air Conditioning/HVAC Engineer to join its growing engineering team covering Manchester and the wider North West region.
The company has built a strong reputation within the commercial HVAC sector and already employs a stable team of long serving engineers. They are known for providing realistic workloads, proper support from management, and giving engineers the freedom to manage their own day without being constantly micromanaged.
This role is mainly focused on service, maintenance and fault finding across commercial air conditioning systems including VRV/VRF, splits and multi splits across offices, retail, healthcare and commercial sites.
The Role
You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive works across a range of commercial HVAC systems.
Typical duties include:
Service, maintenance and fault finding on VRV / VRF systems 
Working on split and multi split air conditioning systems 
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) 
Reactive breakdown attendance and diagnostics 
Completing service paperwork and reports 
Working independently across customer sites throughout the North West
Typical equipment includes systems from manufacturers such as Daikin, Mitsubishi, Toshiba and Panasonic.
What They Are Looking For
F Gas qualified 
Experience servicing and maintaining commercial AC systems 
Strong fault finding and diagnostic ability 
Background working on VRV / VRF, split and multi split systems 
Able to work independently and manage your own workload 
Full UK driving licence
Experience with major manufacturers including Daikin, Mitsubishi, Toshiba or Panasonic would be beneficial.
Package
38,000 &ndash; 48,000 basic salary 
Paid door to door travel 
Overtime opportunities available 
Call out rota with additional payment 
Company van and fuel card 
Tools and equipment provided 
Ongoing manufacturer training 
Stable long term role within a growing business
Why This Role
This is a strong opportunity for an engineer who wants stability, decent earning potential, and a company that values its engineers properly.
You'll be trusted to do your job, supported when needed, and given a realistic workload rather than being overloaded with calls every day.
INDAV</div>

Air Conditioning/HVAC Engineer

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