Building Services Engineer

Building Services Engineer

Location: Warrington, Manchester or Derby - Hybrid working available

Contract: 3–6 Months

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

We are currently seeking an experienced Building Services Engineer to join our client on an initial 3–6 month contract
. This is an exciting opportunity to support a complex and technically challenging engineering programme, contributing to the development and optimisation of building services layouts within a highly regulated environment.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will provide specialist expertise in building services integration, HVAC systems, pipework routing, installation methodologies, and modularisation strategies. The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with just one day per week required in the office from either Warrington, Manchester or Derby.

• Provide expert technical guidance and direction in the design, assessment, and optimisation of building services layouts.
• Apply specialist knowledge of services pipework, HVAC routing, installation methodologies, and modularisation techniques to support the evolving design.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle through technical reviews and contributions to key design review stages.
• Manage requirements effectively, documenting design assumptions, risks, and technical decisions to support programme delivery.
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams and manage work packages through structured project planning.

• Drive the development of innovative mechanical and building services solutions, incorporating industry best practice and new technologies.
• Develop concept designs for building services routing, including 3D arrangements, penetrations, support structures, and routing optimisation.
• Support the development of modular and buildable design approaches.
• Facilitate stakeholder reviews and incorporate feedback to achieve safe, practical, and commercially effective design solutions.

• Work closely with systems engineers, component engineers, civil and structural engineers, architects, project managers, and other technical disciplines.
• Ensure building services designs are fully integrated within wider project requirements and objectives.

• Apply relevant legislation, industry standards, codes of practice, and engineering best practice.
• Promote safety-led design principles and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
• Work in accordance with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures at all times.

• Review piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), component definitions, and technical specifications.
• Produce installation assembly specifications and supporting design documentation.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and design reviews for senior stakeholders.
• Generate integration reports, technical assessments, and safety-related documentation to support project requirements.

• Proven experience in Building Services Engineering within a highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, services pipework, routing, installation, and integration.
• Experience developing 3D layouts and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering designs.
• Ability to manage technical risks, requirements, and stakeholder engagement effectively.
• Strong technical documentation and presentation skills.
• Experience working within nuclear, energy, defence, infrastructure, or similarly regulated sectors would be advantageous.

You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to work on complex, high-profile engineering programmes.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Due to the nature of this role, successful applicants will be required to complete the following pre-employment screening:

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Basic financial probity check