Building Services Consultant, Project Engineer

GPJ Consulting Engineers are a Cornwall-based, director-led building services consultancy delivering mechanical and electrical engineering design, project management and technical advisory services across healthcare, commercial, education, refurbishment and specialist environments throughout the UK.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a motivated and practical engineer/project professional to join our expanding team. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in mechanical, electrical, ventilation or plumbing/public health building services design together with project delivery and coordination experience.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a hands-on consultancy environment with exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will work closely with directors, engineers, contractors and wider design teams across all stages of project delivery.
Projects regularly include healthcare and NHS environments, refurbishment works, ventilation upgrades, commercial developments, decarbonisation projects and live operational buildings where practical engineering knowledge and communication are essential.
Role Responsibilities
* Assisting with mechanical and/or electrical building services designs
* Producing and reviewing technical drawings, specifications and schedules
* Carrying out site surveys and inspections
* Supporting project coordination and technical submissions
* Assisting with commissioning and witnessing activities
* Attending design, client and site meetings
* Liaising with contractors, suppliers and wider design teams
* Supporting delivery of projects from concept through to completion
* Assisting with project management and coordination activities
* Working with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and other project-related software packages
Candidate Requirements
* Background within building services engineering, MEP consultancy or M&E contracting
* Experience or understanding of mechanical, electrical, ventilation or plumbing/public health systems
* Good communication and organisational skills
* Practical and proactive approach to problem solving
* Ability to work within both office and site environments
* Competent using Microsoft Office packages
* Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit would be advantageous
* Full UK driving licence required
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants may come from consultancy, contracting, project management or site-based backgrounds. HNC/HND/Degree qualifications within Building Services Engineering or related disciplines would be beneficial, although relevant industry experience and practical capability are equally valued.
Experience levels may vary from junior/intermediate through to more experienced candidates depending on capability and suitability for the role.
Team & Working Environment
The successful candidate will join a supportive director-led team environment with direct involvement in live projects and client interaction. Unlike larger corporate organisations, team members are actively involved throughout all stages of project delivery and have the opportunity to broaden their technical and project experience across multiple sectors.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary dependent on experience and suitability for the role
* Company pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%
* Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel
* Flexible working arrangements subject to project requirements
* Training and development support
* Opportunity for career progression within a growing consultancy
* Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects across multiple sectors
* Supportive and collaborative director-led working environment
* Annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
* Discretionary additional office closure period over the Christmas and New Year period, subject to operational requirements
The successful candidate will be subject to a 6-month probationary period