Building Services Mechanical Engineer

BAM group; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Building Services Mechanical Engineer for their office in Salford. This role involves managing design teams, conducting technical evaluations, and ensuring project compliance. Candidates should have an engineering degree and at least 5 years of experience in the construction industry. The firm offers family-friendly policies, matched pension contributions, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

8% matched pension contributions

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Qualifications

• At least 5 years working in the construction industry within building services.
• Good knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and design requirements.
• Ability to work both as a team member and lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Review designs, commentary, logistics, and planning.
• Manage design teams for M&E (plus Architecture/Structures interfaces).
• Conduct technical evaluations of equipment submissions prior to purchase.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Time-management skills

Proficient in IT skills (Excel & Word)

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Building Services Mechanical Engineer – Royal BAM Group

Join to apply for the Building Services Mechanical Engineer role at Royal BAM Group. This role will be based out of our offices in Salford, Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Tender engineering: reviewing designs, commentary, buildability studies, logistics and planning.
• Project engineering: managing design teams for M&E (plus Architecture / Structures interfaces).
• Technical reviews of design requirements for both systems and equipment, ensuring specification compliance, legislative requirements, and certified scheme compliance (e.g., BREEAM, WELL).
• Technical evaluation of prospective manufacturers’ equipment submissions prior to purchase.
• Technical evaluation of subcontractors’ tender offers, quality assurance, programme and logistics.
• Managing the production of coordinated installation drawings for technical compliance, buildability, operation, maintenance & H&S (CDM).

Your team

The position will involve a mixture of working from home and working out of our Salford, Manchester office. BAM operates a flexible working policy.

What’s in it for you?

• Family‑friendly policies
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• Personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent and at least 5 years working in the construction industry within building services.
• Good knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems & equipment and design/coordination requirements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both as a team member and lead a small team.
• Strong time‑management and workload management skills.
• Proficient IT skills in Excel & Word; ability to use other IT software (specific training will be provided).
• Previous management experience is beneficial.
• Enthusiastic and determined attitude.

Application Process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process. If at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Engineering Services and Construction