Building Services Engineer (PSSR)
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Leicester, Leicestershire
£39,906 to £46,049 a year
PermanentFull time
Your new company Hays are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a large and highly respected organisation with a diverse and complex estate, significant investment in its infrastructure, and a strong commitment to engineering excellence.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineering professional to join a well-established Estates & Engineering team responsible for maintaining and developing critical infrastructure across a large and varied estate. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring essential systems remain safe, compliant and operational, whilst contributing to long-term maintenance strategies and major improvement projects.Alongside a technically rewarding role, you'll benefit from an exceptional package that includes hybrid working, an outstanding pension scheme, generous annual leave, excellent health and wellbeing facilities, and genuine long-term career stability. Your new role As a Building Services Engineer, you will act as the technical lead for several specialist mechanical systems, ensuring they are operated, maintained and managed safely, efficiently and in full compliance with relevant legislation.This is far more than a maintenance role. You will influence future asset strategy, oversee specialist contractors, manage engineering projects and provide expert technical guidance across the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the planned maintenance, inspection and statutory compliance of Pressure Systems, Medical Gases, Air Compressors, Vacuum Pumps and LEV systems. Acting as the technical expert and appointed person for designated systems, including PSSR, Medical Gases and LEV. Overseeing specialist maintenance contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring service delivery standards are consistently achieved. Developing and implementing asset management plans that support short, medium and long-term maintenance and replacement strategies. Leading maintenance and capital investment projects, including mechanical upgrades and infrastructure improvements. Conducting audits, inspections and compliance reviews to ensure systems remain safe, reliable and fully compliant. Providing technical advice and support to engineering teams and stakeholders across the estate. Investigating faults, identifying root causes and implementing practical solutions to minimise downtime and operational risk. Supporting emergency response activities and planned out-of-hours engineering works when required. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have experience managing specialist mechanical systems within complex environments such as healthcare, manufacturing, higher education, industrial facilities, utilities, large commercial estates or similar operations. You'll also possess: A Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification, or significant relevant industry experience. Strong knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR), PESR, Medical Gas regulations and LEV/COSHH requirements. Experience managing specialist mechanical assets including pressure systems, compressed air systems, pipework, vacuum systems and ventilation systems. Experience overseeing specialist maintenance contractors and service providers. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities within complex mechanical environments. Experience preparing technical specifications, tender documentation and managing contract delivery. Knowledge of safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements. Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills. Desirable experience includes: Professional engineering membership or relevant professional qualifications. IOSH or NEBOSH certification. Experience working within higher education, healthcare, public sector or similarly regulated environments. Professional engineering membership or qualifications. IOSH or NEBOSH certification. Experience working within higher education, healthcare, public sector or similarly regulated environments. What you'll get in return This is a rare opportunity to secure a technically challenging position whilst benefiting from one of the strongest packages available in today's market. Benefits include: Work-Life Balance & Flexibility Hybrid working model 27 days annual leave 6 additional organisation closure days 8 bank holidays Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave Excellent Pension Scheme 14.5% employer pension contribution 6.1% employee contribution Career Development Opportunity to act as the technical lead for critical engineering systems Involvement in significant asset replacement and capital investment projects Ongoing professional development and specialist training opportunities Exposure to a large, technically diverse and complex estate Excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a stable organisation Health & Wellbeing Modern working environment with high-quality facilities On-site restaurants and cafés Access to outstanding fitness and wellbeing facilities including: Gym Swimming pool Sauna and spa facilities Health checks and personalised fitness plans Additional Benefits Permanent full-time position Stable and secure long-term career opportunity Collaborative and supportive working environment Opportunity to work on infrastructure that supports thousands of users across a diverse estateWhat you need to do now 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Internal Sales Engineer - Electrical
H2O Recruitment & Training Services Ltd - Leicester
On-sitePermanentFull time
Internal Sales Engineer – Electrical Engineering Leicester H2O Recruitment are working with an established UK engineering manufacturer to recruit an Internal Sales Engineer for its Leicester operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in electrical, electronic or control engineering who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with customer interaction. You'll join an experienced technical sales team and become a key point of contact for customers, helping them understand and specify engineering solutions for a range of demanding industrial applications. This isn't simply an order-processing or traditional internal sales position. You'll need to understand customers' technical requirements, interpret specifications and data, develop appropriate solutions and produce accurate quotations and tenders. The Role Working within the company you'll manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to quotation, order and ongoing customer support. Your responsibilities will include: Handling technical customer enquiries by telephone, email and face-to-face Understanding and interpreting customers' technical and commercial requirements Developing preliminary technical solutions that can be accurately costed and quoted Preparing detailed quotations and tenders Following up quotations and helping convert opportunities into profitable orders Providing pre-sales technical advice and product information Building strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities Ensuring orders and technical information are passed efficiently to Engineering, Contracts and Production Keeping customers informed throughout the order process and resolving queries quickly Maintaining accurate records of enquiries, quotations, orders and customer activity Developing strong knowledge of the company's products and their applications Supporting colleagues across Engineering, Contracts and Production Attending occasional customer and site visits within the UK and internationally What We're Looking For You'll ideally already have experience in a technical sales, sales engineering, applications, estimating, proposals or customer-facing engineering environment. You'll need: A good understanding of electrical engineering Ideally an HNC in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering, or an equivalent apprenticeship/qualification Previous experience in a technical customer-facing position The ability to read, understand and interpret technical information A practical, solutions-focused approach to customer requirements Strong communication skills and the confidence to deal with customers at different levels Good commercial awareness and an interest in converting enquiries into orders Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel A self-motivated and proactive approach A degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering would be advantageous but isn't essential. Experience dealing with large OEMs, engineering contractors or international customers would also be beneficial. Why Consider This Opportunity? You'll be joining an established engineering manufacturer whose products are used across many sectors. The position offers an interesting combination of engineering, technical sales, customer relationships and commercial problem-solving, with exposure to both UK and international customers. You'll predominantly be based at the Leicester site, with occasional national and international customer visits. Interested? If you're an electrically minded engineer who enjoys working with customers – or you're already working in technical/internal sales and would like a role where you can use more of your engineering knowledge – we'd be very interested in hearing from you.
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Associate Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Leicester, Leicestershire
£60,000 to £80,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Your new company Your new company is working on some of the most complex MEP designs in the UK and are very proud of their technical ability and the quality of services they deliver for their designs, working on RIBA 2-4 and consulting through 5-7. The office is located in either Leicester or Birmingham however, you can be flexible with how often you attend the office, so if you live a little further away to Leicester or Birmingham, then please still apply. This company is currently working with United Utilities, MoD, Public Health England, DEFRA, and NW Universities. Projects range from £50m - £600m Your new role In your new role, you will be working as an Associate Electrical or Mechanical Engineer on highly complex and technical MoD projects, including Shooting Ranges, Bespoke Training Facilities, UK Defence Facilities and DEOP (Defence Estates Optimise Programme). As well as MoD, you will be working on highly detailed labs, including Public Health England and Defence labs with both clean rooms and Cat 4 Labs. This role will be highly technical and requires the right candidate to be skilled in conceptual and detailed design. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in an application for interview, you will need to either working at similar level or ready to step up to this level with design experience either within a consultancy or contractor. What you'll get in return Flexible working Hybrid working Working on unique, complex and state-critical projects Car Allowance £60,000 - £80,000 Depending on experience What you need to do now 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Leicester
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Leicester, Leicestershire
£50,000 to £65,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Your new company You'll be joining a well‑established building services consultancy known for delivering high‑quality, sustainable and energy‑efficient engineering solutions. The Leicester team supports a variety of project types across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector environments. The business places strong emphasis on technical excellence, collaboration and career development, offering a supportive environment for senior engineers to thrive and influence project outcomes. Your new role As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take the lead on mechanical design delivery across a range of projects. You will be responsible for producing and overseeing calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports, while ensuring design quality, programme and client expectations are met.You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, represent the consultancy in meetings, guide junior engineers, and contribute to project strategy and decision‑making. You'll also support the integration of low‑carbon and renewable technologies, assist with site inspections, and help maintain high technical standards across the mechanical discipline. What you'll need to succeed A degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering A strong background in mechanical building services design at senior level Proficiency in relevant design tools including Revit, Amtech, Relux/Dialux and Microsoft Office Strong understanding of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidelines Experience incorporating low‑carbon, renewable and energy‑efficient solutions Awareness of BREEAM and sustainable design principles Understanding of electrical interfaces to ensure coordinated design Professional membership (e.g., CIBSE or IMechE) or active progression toward it Confident communicator with the ability to engage clients, contractors and partners effectively What you'll get in return A salary between £50,000 and £65,000, depending on experience Clear and structured progression opportunities, including support toward Chartership A flexible, modern approach to working Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy or sell additional days Enhanced sickness and family‑friendly benefits Exposure to varied and technically interesting, sustainability‑focused projects Cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle schemes Eye care support, employee assistance programme and team‑building allowances Additional incentives such as referral bonuses What you need to do now 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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