MK-Search

Senior Building Services Manager Opportunity - Tier 1 Main Contractor - Commercial Project MK Search are working closely with one of the UK's most successful main contractors with a strong presence in the commercial, residential, healthcare and data centre construction sectors who are looking to enage with a Senior Building Services Manager. You will be joining a prestigious commercial office development in the heart of London as the Senior BSM, overseeing c. £25m of M&E Services throughout the 2 year delivery phases, with the view to progress within the business to further projects afterwards. Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of a major commercial office development from conception to handover, with full responsibility for all building services elements. Produce and maintain the project programme, phasing plans and delivery strategy specific to the development. Coordinate all disciplines involved in the project, including M&E engineers, design consultants and specialist subcontractors. Ensure the commercial project is completed to programme, within the approved budget and in line with agreed quality standards. Manage subcontractor packages and on-site activities, monitoring contractor performance throughout construction. Ensure full compliance with RAMS, health and safety legislation and all client-specific requirements for the development. Serve as the senior technical lead for integration and coordination of building services across the commercial building. Requirements: Understanding of RAMS, CDM regulations and health & safety management on live sties. Experience managing both mechanical and electrical packages on large scale commercial projects. Commissioning, testing, validation and soft-landing experience on major projects. Degree or HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience.) CSCS / SMSTS / First Aid qualifications. Please apply if you would like to find out more.

MK Search are currently working with a well respected Project Management Consultancy who are looking to appoint an MEP Project Manager to support the delivery of a 25MW data centre development in West London. Working as part of the client-side PMC team, you will take a hands-on role in the delivery of the MEP package, working closely and collaboratively with the on-site contractors, consultants and wider project team to drive the project through the construction, completion and commissioning phases. This is a delivery-focused position and would suit an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Project Manager with a strong background in complex MEP projects and experience taking projects through commissioning and handover. The Role Act as part of the client-side PMC team overseeing MEP delivery on site. Work closely with the MEP contractors to drive progress and ensure key programme milestones are achieved. Monitor the delivery of mechanical and electrical packages against programme, quality and project requirements. Coordinate with contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain progress. Take a proactive approach to identifying potential delivery risks, constraints and interface issues. Support the project through testing, commissioning, completion and final handover. Attend and lead relevant site, progress and coordination meetings. Maintain a strong on-site presence and develop collaborative relationships with the delivery teams. Requirements Experienced MEP Project Manager with either a Mechanical or Electrical bias. Strong construction and delivery background within technically complex MEP environments. Data centre or other mission-critical project experience would be highly advantageous. Good understanding of testing, commissioning and project handover. Comfortable operating in a client-side/PMC capacity while working closely with the contractors responsible for delivery. Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills. Available for a 12-month contract based on site in West London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a major data centre project at a key stage of delivery, with significant responsibility for driving the MEP works through completion and commissioning. For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact MK Search directly.

Mechanical Estimator Opportunity - Fully Remote - Excellent Salary & Benefits Package MK Search are working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected M&E contractor who are continuing to experience significant growth following the award of multiple prestigious projects across the UK. Due to an expanding workload, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Estimator to strengthen their commercial and pre-construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering technically challenging projects within the life sciences, data centre, commercial and industrial/warehouse sectors. Working as part of a collaborative team of experienced estimators and commercial professionals, you will play a key role in securing high-value projects while benefiting from fully remote working, excellent career development and a market-leading salary and package. Responsibilities: Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and cost plans for tender submissions. Review drawings, specifications and employer's requirements. Produce accurate take-offs and pricing for mechanical packages. Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions. Work closely with the pre-construction, design and commercial teams throughout the tender process. Attend tender meetings and contribute to bid strategy. Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within required deadlines. Requirements: Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator within the M&E or Building Services sector. Strong understanding of mechanical building services installations. Experience pricing commercial, life sciences, industrial, warehouse or data centre projects would be advantageous. Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills. Strong communication and organisational abilities. What's on Offer: Fully remote working. Above-market salary and comprehensive benefits package. Long-term career progression with a growing and financially secure contractor. Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most prestigious construction projects. Supportive team environment with experienced estimators and commercial professionals. Excellent pipeline of secured work across multiple sectors. If you're a Mechanical Estimator looking for a fully remote opportunity with a market-leading M&E contractor offering excellent career prospects, we'd be delighted to discuss this role with you in confidence.

MK Search have partnered with a leading M&E contractor with a turnover of 400m and a strong presence delivering flagship projects across the commercial, pharma, data centre and rail sectors in partnership with leading main contractors who are looking for a mechanical construction manager to join their team on a notable pharma project they are delivering in Oxford with an M&E value of 27m. As mechanical construction manager you will report to a mechanical project manager initially leading enabling works before transitioning into the main install phase in Q4 of this year. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the mechanical installation from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover Manage site teams including supervisors, subcontractors, and specialist packages Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards Coordinate closely with project managers, planners, and other disciplines (electrical & public health) Drive programme, manage risk, and resolve on-site technical challenges Lead progress meetings and report into senior project leadership Ensure full compliance with HSE regulations and company procedures The project will run for circa 3 years and the company have a busy presence across the region with plan works for many years to come. They are initially looking to engage with someone on a contract basis but can discuss the opportunity to transition to a perm role after 6 months if agreeable to both parties.

MK-Search are currently working with a well respected 40m mechanical biased contractor with a strong presence delivering specialist pipework and full M&E packages across sectors in partnership with leading clients who are looking for a mechanical project manager to join their London business unit. Initially you will work across 2 data centre pipework packages in Acton and Slough valued at 2m and 500 respectively. You will have a supervisor on each and be tasked with managing the client and overviewing engineering and technical duties while managing and motivating the supervisors to deliver through to PC Duties: Lead team meetings to engage, motivate, and improve performance. Report aspects of the project to clients, Directors, and any other relevant stakeholder. Liaise with Design & Coordination to ensure the delivery of design/working drawings capture any additional cost, programme delay, or external influence that may affect production. Delegate activities within the project team, while building strong working relationships. Management of the procurement process. Be an advocate for best-practice health and safety. Sign off to pay an attractive day rate or salary with an very busy order book of projects across the business. The plan is to use these 2 initially smaller projects to get up to speed with the company processes, before moving on to lead a sizeable mechanical scheme they have upcoming in Central London (circa 15m) in the coming months.

MK Search have partnered with a leading M&E contractor with a strong international presence delivering notable projects across sectors who are looking for an MEP Design Manager to join their data centre business unit based from an office location in Slough. You will be working from an early stage of a number of upcoming data centre developments across west London and the Thames Valley ranging from 100m- 500m in value. As Design Manager, you will: Support MEP Design Management Support Design Deep Dive reviews. Support tender applications and PCSA periods. Act as a focal point to disseminate lessons learned from other projects and encourage standardisation of approaches. Ensure company standards are met at the design stages. Add value to the design process by challenging solutions, methods and techniques where appropriate to improve build ability and reduce whole life costs. Promote effective Design Management processes and use of CDE platforms through design stages and project delivery We are looking for: Expert understanding and experience of Design Management Expert understanding and experience in BS th Edition Good understanding of Building Safety Act Good Understanding of Building Regulations Working Knowledge of CDE, BIM & Design Coordination software. Sign off to pay a very attractive salary with a chance to join one of the most reputable contractors in the UK entering a brand new cycle of data centre projects with clear and achievable promotion paths outlined from the beginning of your tenure.

We are currently working with a leading main contractor with a strong presence delivering notable schemes across the data centre and mission critical sectors who are looking for an MEP QA/QC manager to join their team on a notable 68MW data centre they are delivering in South Wales. Reporting to a Quality lead, you will be tasked with implementing the quality processes across the campus, engaging all relevant stakeholders through to the completion of the scheme. Key Responsibilities Develop Quality Plans Set Quality Standards Conduct Inspections and Audits Manage Testing Procedures Project Management: Collaborate with Project Teams Monitor Construction Activities Documentation and Reporting Maintain Quality Records Prepare Quality Reports Manage Non-Conformance Continuous Improvement: Implement Best Practices Lead Training Programs Promote a Quality Culture Risk Management: Identify Quality Risks Conduct Root Cause Analysis Team Management and Supervision Manage Quality Engineers Team Development Resource Allocation Performance Monitoring Training and Development: Develop Training Programme Conduct Training Sessions: Lead training sessions and workshops on Experience Technical Knowledge Leadership and Team Management Communication and Interpersonal Skills Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills Willingness to Travel Educational Background Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Sign off to pay an attractive salary with an opportunity to work with a modern, forward thinking business with a strong order book of projects who can offer exciting and clearly mapped out development opportunities. They are happy to pay for people to lodge near the site and commute back home on weekends.

MK-Search are currently working with a well respected 40m mechanical biased contractor with a strong presence delivering specialist pipework and full M&E packages across sectors in partnership with leading clients who are looking for a mechanical project manager to join their London business unit. Initially you will work across 2 data centre pipework packages in Acton and Slough valued at 2m and 500 respectively. You will have a supervisor on each and be tasked with managing the client and overviewing engineering and technical duties while managing and motivating the supervisors to deliver through to PC Duties: Lead team meetings to engage, motivate, and improve performance. Report aspects of the project to clients, Directors, and any other relevant stakeholder. Liaise with Design & Coordination to ensure the delivery of design/working drawings capture any additional cost, programme delay, or external influence that may affect production. Delegate activities within the project team, while building strong working relationships. Management of the procurement process. Be an advocate for best-practice health and safety. Sign off to pay an attractive day rate or salary with an very busy order book of projects across the business. The plan is to use these 2 initially smaller projects to get up to speed with the company processes, before moving on to lead a sizeable mechanical scheme they have upcoming in Central London (circa 15m) in the coming months.