Parkinson Gray Associates

3 job(s) at Parkinson Gray Associates

Parkinson Gray Associates City, Leeds
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Our client is a British privately owned multi-disciplinary consultancy with a network of regional offices across the UK, providing local support to public and private sector customers. For over 50 years the business has been advising developers, architects, contractors, local authorities and end users, delivering creative engineering designs that maximise the potential of buildings. With a passion for energy efficient low carbon building design, the team promotes cost effective solutions that work both for today and future generations. Due to a busy order book the securing of a Senior Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer is viewed a key hire, further strengthening a talented team. The position could be attached to either Leeds, Manchester or Liverpool offices, working collaboratively as a wider northern MEP Team to deliver a wide range of schemes of mixed complexity. To work effectively as a Senior Mechanical Engineer the appointed candidate must establish themselves as a key leader in the team through technical excellence, leadership and mentoring skills to develop and guide Junior Engineers. Additionally, Senior Engineers must lead projects to ensure resources are allocated effectively and projects are delivered on time. Additional duties include reporting current project progress, matters of interest or concern and any updates to the senior leadership team at regular intervals over the project lifecycle. As a Senior Engineer you would be expected to be aware and conversant with the latest editions of the technical standards, which apply to MEP design in various sectors, and be capable of communicating the requirements to clients and collaborators during meetings or written communications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Deliver quality designs - complete HVAC & PH package. Manage your resource pool to ensure successful outcomes. Use communication skills to write good reports. Support and manage junior Engineers and Technicians. Offer leadership, mentoring and motivation to junior engineers. Carry out Professional Development and maintaining records in accordance with CIBSE/IMechE requirements. Carry out thorough site investigations, complete inspections, identify issues and solve problems. Develop technical specifications for projects delivered. Develop technical equipment schedules for projects delivered. Support our clients with tender appraisals. Review Mechanical Design constraints. Confidently communicate and collaborate with team members, clients, and other construction professionals about projects. Represent the company at design team meetings with clients and other construction professionals. Display commercial acumen in your role, identifying change or opportunities on projects, or through discussion with clients, and follow up either directly or via the senior leadership team. Understand the principles of BREEAM and LEED sustainability accreditation schemes. Where applicable, support the commissioning process on projects delivered to ensure systems are set up to reflect the design intent. Software Capabilities Revit, AutoCAD and BIM Environment Navisworks StabiCAD IES Virtual Environment (Basic knowledge allowing reports to be reviewed) Education Requirements Degree Qualified in a relevant field (desirable) Current or on-going Chartership status with CIBSE, iMechE or another recognised association within Mechanical Engineering Applications are invited from client facing technically competent Mechanical Building Services Design Engineers looking for a long term career within a dynamic multi-disc environment.
Parkinson Gray Associates Swillington Common, Leeds
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Our Client is a national MEP Design practice with regional offices located across the North East, Yorkshire, North West and Midlands. The business offers full mechanical and electrical building services design, along with a sustainability offering which includes low energy design and building physics amongst others. Customers include a mix of M&E Contractors, Main Contractors and End Users, much of their work incorporates detailed design (stage 5) providing an enjoyable and challenging portfolio of work, which generally attracts technically gifted Engineers who much prefer to see live schemes through to completion. Over recent years the company has forged a reputation as one of the leading MEP design consultants in the UK for specialist mental health facilities. The Leeds office will shortly celebrate their 10th anniversary, in that time they have grown to provide the Yorkshire region in particular first class building services engineering services, whilst working closely with other regional offices to deliver high quality schemes nationally. The Leeds office is also proud to play their part in encouraging the next generations of Engineers, successfully utilising apprenticeship programmes to introduce building services engineering to a younger audience, boosting much needed numbers within the industry. Succession planning and facilitating the natural organic growth of all regional offices is something the senior management team review closely, looking to the future and maximising opportunities for both current and potential new employees. The Leeds office in particular has 2 exciting vacancies to fill within the management structure: MEP Associate Director (Mechanical) Electrical Associate The term Associate Director means different things to different businesses, however here the title represents its true meaning and provides responsibilities way beyond just designing projects. Whilst all members of the senior management team remain involved in technical delivery, this position is more geared towards the commercial management of projects including time and resource allocation, staff management and development, whilst also highlighting training needs and offering technical support to your team. Client engagement and key account management also plays an important role, inviting repeat business through high levels of customer service, along with highlighting opportunities to deliver additional services. Applications are invited from appropriately qualified (Chartered preferred but not essential) Mechanical Building Services Design Engineers with a wealth of experience delivering complex MEP schemes. This position would best suit a talented and seasoned HVAC Design Engineer keen to secure a platform within a senior management setup which reports directly to the owners, creating a pathway to board level. Previous experience running MEP design teams, working to strict financial budgets and deadlines along with managing key account relationships is essential, all whilst promoting a healthy working environment which facilitates a strong learning culture. Clear, precise and positive communication is viewed as vital, ensuring all members of the team are fully aware of their own responsibilities and the standards expected. Consistently setting the bar high and encouraging the very best outcomes aligns nicely with the company ethos. The Leeds office is located east of the city centre on a large business park, ideal for commuting north, east, west or south and provides ample free parking onsite.
Parkinson Gray Associates
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Our Client is the largest independent M&E Contractor in the Yorkshire region. With a turnover in excess of £75m, employing circa 200 staff across 5 Group companies. Our client is a multi-disciplinary building services design consultancy, encompassing Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Sustainability, and 3D Revit designs across all sectors. Having started the practice in 2010 after receiving training at some of the largest MEP firms. For over 100 years, our Client has been delivering high-quality MEP Design and Build schemes across sectors including commercial, industrial, and education. Our client is quickly building a reputation as one of the leading Building Services Consulting Engineers in Leeds. Born out of arguably Leeds' most successful MEP Design Partnership, representing a new direction for some Directors post-company sale, this ambitious practice enjoys year-on-year growth and has exciting prospects ahead. Based south of the city centre on a business park with ample free parking, the company is involved in live schemes for contractors, developers, and end users across various sectors. A second regional office in the North West provides further national coverage and a strong presence along the M62 corridor. Key services include: MEP Design Low Carbon Consulting BIM Asset Management and Compliance Utility and Infrastructure Advice Supporting natural and planned growth is essential for continued success. The company is actively recruiting to expand its team, seeking a strong Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer capable of managing live projects and providing client-facing services. Joining early offers an intriguing and rewarding opportunity to be part of the company's journey. As the business evolves, new career paths will emerge, and trusted staff will have priority for these opportunities. Applications are invited from experienced, confident Mechanical Building Services Design Engineers who are passionate about engineering and committed to doing things properly, first time. The company has a clear vision and fosters an environment where everyone contributes and plays an important role.