Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary: DOE/Negotiable
Type: Permanent | Full-time | Office-based

We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering contractor specialising in data centres and critical infrastructure.

This is a hands-on design role, focusing on HVAC, chilled-water systems and specialist cooling solutions for major data centre projects across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, chilled-water and cooling systems for data centres and critical environments.
• Undertake cooling load calculations, pipe sizing, hydraulic calculations and plant selection.
• Produce mechanical schematics, specifications and technical designs.
• Work with CRAH/CRAC units, in-row cooling, dry coolers and associated equipment.
• Support projects from tender and concept design through to detailed design and delivery.
• Liaise with suppliers, internal engineering teams and clients.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical building services design background, ideally at Senior Engineer level.
• Experience designing HVAC, chilled-water and cooling systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to undertake calculations, equipment selection and detailed design independently.
• Building Services or Mechanical Engineering qualification desirable.
• Data centre cooling experience highly desirable, although relevant experience from other building services sectors may be considered.

Package

• DOE/Negotiable
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Bupa private healthcare.
• Opportunity to work on major hyperscale data centre projects.

Location: Five days per week at the company's office in Manchester, with occasional UK and European site visits.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Location: Ilminster, Somerset

Salary: Up to  £46,000 per annum

Monday to Thursday 07:00- 16:30

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

The Opportunity

We're recruiting an experienced Installation Electrician to join the maintenance team of an established manufacturing business.

This is a hands-on role focused on the installation, modification, inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical systems across a busy industrial facility.

You'll be involved in a variety of electrical installation projects, from machinery connections and power distribution to control panels, containment systems and site infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, modify and commission industrial electrical installations, including power distribution, machinery connections and control panels.
• Carry out electrical installation work in accordance with BS 7671 (18th Edition).
• Complete inspection and testing of new and existing electrical installations.
• Undertake fixed wire testing, RCD testing and associated certification.
• Install, maintain and upgrade emergency lighting and general site lighting.
• Install electrical containment, including cable tray, basket, trunking and conduit.
• Carry out cable glanding, termination and installation of power, control and instrumentation cabling.
• Support machinery installations, relocations, upgrades and planned shutdown activities.
• Assist with electrical commissioning, fault finding and project handovers.
• Maintain accurate test results, installation records and electrical documentation.
• Coordinate external contractors where required.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical safety legislation, site procedures and relevant regulations.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Time-served Electrician or completed recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification or equivalent.
• Previous electrical installation experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, containment and cable installation.
• Good understanding of electrical testing, certification and safe isolation procedures.
• Asbestos Awareness training.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high standards of workmanship.

Desirable

• Experience working with control panels, PLCs, automation or robotics.
• Experience supporting industrial machinery installations and commissioning.
• IPAF or PASMA certification.

This position would suit an Industrial Electrician, Installation Electrician or Electrical Installation Technician with strong experience in industrial electrical installations, inspection and testing.

If you're looking for a varied electrical installation role within manufacturing, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum

Location: Ilminster, Somerset

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

Monday to Thursday (07:00- 16:30)

The Opportunity

We're recruiting a Mechanical Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business, taking responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of mechanical building services, building fabric and general site infrastructure.

This is a varied, hands-on position covering planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs and improvements across a busy manufacturing facility.

The role would suit someone from a mechanical maintenance, facilities maintenance, plumbing or building services background who enjoys practical work and has experience maintaining industrial or manufacturing premises.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across mechanical building services and site facilities.
• Maintain and repair HVAC systems, heating, hot water, pipework, valves and plumbing installations.
• Support maintenance of compressed air systems, production gas furnaces and associated mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair building fabric issues, including doors, floors, walls, roofing, drainage and external structures.
• Maintain water systems, drainage, trade effluent and general site infrastructure.
• Identify faults, investigate recurring issues and implement practical improvements.
• Carry out minor building works, repairs and site improvement projects.
• Coordinate external contractors and ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Support statutory compliance, including water hygiene, pressure systems and asbestos management procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete relevant health and safety documentation.

About You

Essential:

• Previous experience in mechanical maintenance, facilities maintenance or building services maintenance, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong practical mechanical maintenance and general repair skills.
• Experience working with HVAC systems, plumbing, pipework and associated mechanical services.
• Ability to carry out general building fabric and site maintenance.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and health and safety requirements.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a varied workload.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualification in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related trade.
• Experience maintaining compressed air, industrial heating or production gas systems.
• Knowledge of water hygiene, statutory inspections and site compliance.
• IPAF, forklift or asbestos awareness training.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Facilities Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Building Services Engineer or Maintenance Technician looking for a varied site-based role, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Bristol | South & South West

Up to £65,000 + Company Vehicle / Car Allowance

Full Time | Permanent

We’re working with an established and growing M&E contractor looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their Bristol-based team.

You’ll take responsibility for the delivery of mechanical building services projects ranging from approximately £80k to £5m, predominantly across healthcare, education and commercial environments.

The role offers plenty of autonomy and will involve a mixture of office and site-based working, managing projects across the South and South West from initial planning through to completion.

The Role

• Manage mechanical projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Develop project programmes, budgets and resource plans.
• Manage mechanical installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, engineers and suppliers.
• Manage procurement of materials and equipment.
• Monitor programme, costs, quality and overall project performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant health & safety requirements.
• Take overall responsibility for the performance of your project teams.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in mechanical building services and plumbing projects.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience managing multiple mechanical projects valued from approximately £80k through to £5m.
• A background within an M&E, Building Services or Mechanical contractor.
• Experience delivering healthcare, education, commercial or similar projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and plumbing installations.
• Good commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant health & safety requirements.
• SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

You’ll need to be within a reasonable commute of Bristol (BS5). This is an office and site-based position rather than a hybrid/home-working role, with travel to projects across the South and South West.

What’s on Offer?

Up to £65,000 Salary | Company Vehicle or Car Allowance | Private Healthcare | 33 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays | Cycle to Work Scheme | Industry Training & Development

This is a great opportunity to join an expanding M&E contractor with a strong project pipeline and the opportunity to take ownership of varied mechanical projects across the region.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking for your next move, get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Keywords: Mechanical Project Manager | Mechanical Contracts Manager | M&E Project Manager | Building Services | Mechanical Building Services | Plumbing | HVAC | Mechanical Contractor | M&E Contractor | Healthcare | Education | Commercial | Bristol | South West

Bradley Stoke, Bristol (Hybrid Working)
£50,000 – £65,000+ (DOE)

Full-time | Permanent

An established and growing building services engineering consultancy in North Bristol is seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join its close-knit team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a small but highly successful consultancy, working on a wide range of commercial, retail, industrial and mixed-use projects across the UK.

The business has experienced strong growth since its formation and is now looking to bring in an experienced engineer to help lead projects and support the development of junior staff.

The Role

As a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Lead mechanical building services design across all RIBA stages
• Deliver Stage 4 technical design and detailed mechanical layouts
• Manage projects from feasibility through to completion
• Work closely with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections
• Oversee installation, commissioning and contractor performance
• Support and mentor graduate and junior engineers

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong experience delivering building services mechanical design across UK projects
• Solid understanding of mechanical design and calculation methodologies
• Experience producing technical drawings (AutoCAD essential)

• AutoCAD (essential)
• Revit / BIM awareness
• Mechanical calculation software (e.g. IES, Hevacomp or similar)

• Degree / HND / HNC in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Salary DOE + Paid Travel + Overtime + Company Vehicle

UK Wide / Home Based

Full Time, Permanent (contract considered, too)

Adeptus Talent is partnered with a growing specialist HV engineering business delivering high voltage infrastructure projects across the UK.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we're looking for two experienced HV Commissioning Engineers to join the business.

This isn't a development-level commissioning position. We're looking for experienced engineers who are already operating as an SAP and are comfortable taking responsibility for HV commissioning activities on site.

The business works across a varied portfolio of grid connections, substations, BESS, solar, data centres and industrial infrastructure, with projects ranging from 11kV through to 132kV.

The role

You'll be involved in full-scheme HV testing and commissioning, including:

• Primary and secondary testing
• HV switchgear testing and commissioning
• Power transformer commissioning
• Protection relay testing and functional checks
• CT/VT and CVT testing
• Circuit breaker testing
• Secondary injection testing
• SCADA/control system interfaces
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Preparation and completion of commissioning documentation
• Supporting energisation activities
• Liaising with DNOs, ICPs, clients and project teams

What we're looking for

You'll need to be an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer capable of working independently on site.

SAP status is essential.

Ideally you'll also have:

• Strong HV commissioning experience at 33kV–132kV
• Experience across substations, grid connections or similar HV infrastructure
• Protection relay testing experience
• Experience using equipment such as Omicron and/or Megger
• Knowledge of DNO/ICP networks
• G99/G59 commissioning knowledge
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and protection schematics
• Relevant electrical engineering qualification
• ECS/CSCS and relevant site certifications

132kV experience is preferred, although experienced 33kV SAP Commissioning Engineers will also be considered.

Previous experience within a particular sector isn't essential. We're interested in engineers from power, utilities, renewables, BESS, solar, data centres, industrial infrastructure or similar HV environments.

Package

Basic salarydepending on experience, plus:

• Travel paid door-to-door at standard rate
• Site overtime at enhanced rates
• Saturday – first 4 hours at 1.5x, thereafter 2x
• Sunday – 2x
• Additional stay-away payment
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Private healthcare
• Further training and development
• Opportunity to progress within a growing specialist HV business

This is a nationwide position, so applicants can be based anywhere in the UK, provided they're comfortable travelling and staying away when projects require.

For further information or a confidential conversation, apply or contact Joe at Adeptus Talent.

Location: South Wales
Salary: Salary: Starting Salary Circa £42,200, Progression to £47,500 expected within a year, further progression to £49,600 (including shift allowance)
+ Premium Overtime + Bonuses
Hours: Monday to Friday – 3-Shift Pattern (Earlies / Afternoons / Nights)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Company

Adeptus are proud to partner with a leading international FMCG manufacturer, recently recognised as a “Great Place to Work” — the only manufacturer in Wales to earn this award!

This is a modern, high-technology engineering environment offering real opportunity for growth, training, and long-term progression. You’ll work alongside a skilled maintenance team, gain exposure to advanced automation systems, and receive ongoing OEM training both in the UK and abroad.

We’re now seeking two Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to join the team as the business continues to expand.

What’s in it for you

• Starting salary: circa £42,200 (including shift allowance)

• Progression: Up to £49,700 (inc. shift allowance) with development and performance

• Bonuses: Welcome Bonus + Annual Performance Bonus

• Benefits: Premium rate overtime, Life Assurance, Pension, Free Parking

• Training: Ongoing development and progression to Level 2 and Level 3 Engineer

The Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability and uptime across fast-paced production lines.
Key responsibilities include:

• Reactive Maintenance: Respond quickly to breakdowns and diagnose mechanical faults.

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Carry out scheduled maintenance to maximise equipment reliability.

• Equipment Support: Assist with installation, modification, and improvement of mechanical systems.

• Continuous Improvement: Work collaboratively with production teams to enhance safety, efficiency, and performance.

• Team Collaboration: Support, train, and coach operators to reduce downtime.

The Person

We’re open to candidates with a range of experience — whether you’re already an established Maintenance Technician or an ambitious engineer ready to take the next step.

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline

• Hands-on mechanical experience with fault finding and maintenance

• Background in a production or manufacturing environment

• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• FMCG or high-speed manufacturing experience

• Exposure to electrical systems (advantageous but not essential)

Interested?

If you’re looking to develop your career in mechanical maintenance with a globally respected manufacturer that invests heavily in its people — apply today!

Hinkley Point, nr Bridgwater

Full time, Permanent

9 day working fortnight. (37 hours on average)

Hybrid working opportunities.

Competitve salary + Car Allowance (Travel and accommodation reimbursed for those travelling further afield)

Benefits include: 25 days holiday + Banks, Enhanced Pension Contributions.

We are partnered with a tier 1 engineering services provider who are part of the exciting Hinkley Point C nuclear power station build. They are currently looking to add an electrical project engineer to their team on a full time, permanent basis.

The Role:

• Provide engineering and management resource to direct, supervise and support all project related operations.
• Ensure that project operations are undertaken in compliance with all relevant standards and legislation through appropriate formal procedures. operations.
• Prepare operational project programmes in line with main project programme and identify labour and material procurement deadlines. Carry out required tasks to ensure that identified deadlines are met. Monitor this on a daily/weekly basis as appropriate.
• Prepare major material and master material procurement schedules.
• Review and interpret proposed designs, drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with our obligations and appropriateness to required function and recognised standards.
• Monitor individual project commercial performance against targets through regular review of job cost reports and detailed work in progress reports.

The Requirements:

• Comprehensive electrical knowledge (including electrical installations
• Previous experience working in a project engineering or project management position, ideally gained in a engineering/construction services business.
• Proven track record in large scale projects in a  regulated sector, including major EPC projects.
• Work experience equivalent to at least 3 years in the industry