Location: Newbury

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Up to £70,000 according to experience

Role:

The HVAC Mechanical Project Manager will take ownership and accountability for the project delivery, finances, quality, and programme from tender handover to project completion and client training. This will be achieved by working to strict timescales, delivering each project within budget, and overseeing quality control throughout the project lifecycle.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directly manage project development from start to finish, having responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the project

• Design review

• Procurement of plant, materials & labour

• Programming of works

• Overall Cost Management

• Managing the engineering input into the project strategy

• Technical Submittals

• Co-ordination of direct staff and sub-contractors on-site

• Reporting to the Mechanical Director and liaising with the client

• Running numerous projects concurrently with values of £1.5m

Requirements:

• HVAC Mechanical significant relevant experience acceptable (SSSTS or SMSTS desirable)

• Proven track record of delivering HVAC Mechanical projects with a value of £1.5m

• Proven track record of longevity with previous employers

• Experienced must be UK-based

Additional Information:

Workplace Pension, 24 days Holiday (3 to be used at Christmas close down)

Contact:

For more information, call us at +44 01256 817878. To apply for this vacancy, contact Michaela Francis at mfrancis@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below, and I will contact you.

Location: Projects are by the M3 (Winchester to Camberley)

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Depending on experience

Job Description:

Role Overview:
The Mechanical Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of mechanical projects, focusing on HVAC systems, ductwork, and piping installations. The role requires a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles, project management, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage mechanical projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate and supervise the installation of HVAC systems, ductwork, and piping.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead and coordinate with on-site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure project quality standards.
• Prepare progress reports, manage client relationships, and address any project issues.
• Oversee procurement of materials and ensure availability for project timelines.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in managing mechanical projects, particularly HVAC, piping, and ductwork.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, design, and installation practices.
• Excellent project management skills, with proficiency in scheduling and budgeting tools.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Additional Information:

Experience with mechanical projects (Plumbing, Piping & HVAC)

Contact:

For more information, call us at +44 (0)1256 817878. To apply for this vacancy, contact Jorge Harrow at jharrow@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below, and we will contact you.

Location: Newcastle

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £40,000 to £70,000 (DOE)

Job Overview:

As a Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for new build and refurbishment projects. This involves analyzing project specifications, drawings, and contracts to assess scope and requirements. You will develop and manage tender documents, budgets, and cost plans while liaising with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to obtain accurate pricing. Additionally, you will perform risk analysis, recommend cost-saving solutions, and track project costs to ensure alignment with budgets. Post-tender negotiations and value engineering support will also be part of your role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Analyze project specifications, drawings, and contracts to assess scope and requirements.
• Develop and manage tender documents, budgets, and cost plans.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to obtain accurate pricing information.
• Perform risk analysis and recommend cost-saving solutions.
• Track project costs and ensure they align with budgetary constraints.
• Assist with post-tender negotiations and value engineering exercises.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Construction Estimator, with a focus on both new build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Additional Information:

Construction sector, experience with newbuild and refurbishment projects.

Contact:

For more information, call us at +44 (0)1256 817878. To apply for this vacancy, contact Jorge Harrow at jharrow@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below, and we will contact you.

Location: Greenwich, London

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Depending on experience

Role Overview:
The Commercial Manager will oversee the financial and contractual aspects of multiple commercial fit-out projects, ensuring profitability, client satisfaction, and timely project delivery. The role requires a strong understanding of cost management, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project finances, budgets, and cash flow.
• Oversee contract administration, ensuring compliance with legal and client requirements.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and cost plans.
• Mitigate project risks and handle any disputes.
• Lead procurement processes and manage subcontractor performance.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in a commercial management role within the construction industry, particularly in commercial fit-out.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in financial management and project costing software.

Additional Information:

Preferably experience with commercial fit-out projects

Contact:

For more information, call us at +44 (0)1256 817878. To apply for this vacancy, contact Jorge Harrow at jharrow@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below, and we will contact you.

Location: Hitchin

Duration: Permanent 

Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 

Spec: The candidate must be mechanically biased, especially in HVAC.

Role Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor specializing in HVAC and ductwork projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cost estimation, financial management, and contract administration, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for HVAC and ductwork projects.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost efficiency.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess work progress and validate quantities.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage contracts, variations, and claims.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure the best value.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, specifically in HVAC and ductwork.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, and cost control.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, CostX, or similar).
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.

Contact: For more information, call us at +44 (0)1256 817878. To apply for this vacancy, contact Michaela Francis at mfrancis@roberthurstltd.co.uk or Jorge Harrow at jharrow@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below, and we will contact you.

Exciting Career Opportunity in Durham! Roofing and Cladding Estimator Needed - Salary £50k Plus Car 

Are you a skilled estimator with expertise in roofing and cladding projects? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity with excellent compensation and benefits? Look no further!

We are seeking a talented Roofing and Cladding Estimator to join our team based in Durham. As an Estimator, you will play a key role in assessing project requirements, preparing accurate cost estimates, and ensuring the success of our roofing and cladding projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments of project specifications and requirements.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for roofing and cladding projects, including materials, labour, and other expenses.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and contractors to ensure alignment of project goals and objectives.
• Analyze project risks and opportunities to develop competitive bids.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, materials, and pricing.
• Assist in the negotiation of contracts and pricing agreements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an estimator in the roofing and cladding industry.
• Strong understanding of roofing and cladding systems, materials, and installation methods.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.
• Company car provided.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Michaela Francis at 01256 817878, email mfrancis@roberthurstltd.co.uk, or complete the application form below.

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Asap

Salary: £50k-£60k

Job Description:

• (MINIMUM 10 YEARS PQE) 
• External Wall Risk Assessments 
• Type 1-4 FRA’s 
• Compartmentation Surveys 
• Large and small refurbishment and re-cladding projects 
• Fire Protection Work 
• MIFire E 
• MIFSM 
• C Build E MCABE 
• CEng

Skills, Knowledge and Understanding 

• Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders. 
• Undertake Risk Assessments in line with current legislation. 
• Advise clients of pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to mitigate risk where possible.
• Assist in a small team's growth, development and structure, drawing upon team leadership skills and experience.

General 

• Comply with or improve upon Key Performance Indicators. 
• Working with and developing a Quality Management System. Report regularly on the status of projects and update Fee Projections. 
• Assist the Director in Charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our Building Surveying service offering.

Fire Risk Assessment 

• Assist the client in RAG assessing their stock to understand their potential liabilities. 
• Review information relating to fire safety that the client has accrued for their buildings to date and advise them of its suitability. 
• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally in line with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report. 
• Provide CPD to clients, making them aware of their obligations as building owners. 
• Peer review reports from other Fire Engineers where requested. 
• Work with the project team to produce cost-effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible. 
• Attend client/resident meetings when required to explain reports that have been issued and the implications of the findings.

Remedial Works

• Work with the project team to compile the ER’s. 
• Peer review the contractor's proposals 
• Liaise closely with the clerk of works and the contractor and carry out compliance checks of the works as they progress. 
• Attend site progress meetings when required.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Michaela Francis at 01256 817878 or email: mfrancis@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Location: M5 Corridor

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Negotiable D.O.E

Job Description:

Our client is looking for new electricians to help grow their established team.

JOB ROLE:

• Full-Time Electrician Required

SALARY:

• Up to £18 per hour depending on experience and based on a 40-hour week.
• Door-to-door travel paid
• Company Van
• Fuel Card
• Ipad
• 24 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Uniform Provided

ESSENTIALS:

• City and Guilds 2360 part 2/City and Guilds 2330 level 3 (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 Installing and Commissioning Electrotechnical Systems
• City & Guilds 2382 Requirements for Electrical installations BS7671 18th Edition
• Be able to successfully gain military/government security |Clearance
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection, Testing, and certification of electrical Installations
• Microsoft Office literate
• Hold a clean driving license.
• Confident working alone and within a team.

DESIRABLES:

• Fire Alarm Experience
• IPAF and/or PASMA
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection, Testing, and certification of electrical Installations

Qualification / Cards:

• ECS card, 2391 test & inspection

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Daniel Davey at 01256 817878 or email: ddavey@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Location: UK Wide

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £45 - £55k

Job Description:

We are recruiting for Sprinkler Project Managers on a UK-wide basis to work on a major project. You will be expected to travel extensively, although the client's UK base is in the Midlands.

Base locations considered include: Birmingham, Black Country, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham.

Person Specification:

• Positive can-do attitude
• A good working knowledge of BS5839
• Minimum 3 years’ of industry experience
• UK driving license - no more than 3 points
• Good fault-finding skills
• Must be willing to travel across the Midlands & overlapping with other regions when required
• Starting salary dependent on experience

Qualifications - Desirable:

• FIA courses
• First Aid
• ECS
• IPAF
• IOSH
• Asbestos Awareness

Duties will include:

• The servicing and installation of fire alarm systems to the latest standards - mostly Gent / Advanced / Kentec / Notifier
• Maintaining records & completing company forms electronically
• Smoke vents service & remedial works
• Emergency lights service & remedial works
• Access control service & remedial works
• CCTV service & remedial works
• Intruder alarm service & remedial works
• Small works and installation

On Call Rota:

• National coverage 1 week in 8 first on call
• Second on-call same frequency - very quiet
• On-call allowance paid for both first and second on-call

What we can offer you:

• Nationwide comprehensive training program
• Gent training
• Engineer bonus up to £200 per month on hitting achievable KPIs
• Company vehicle, mobile phone & laptop
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• COVID-19 considerations:
• Everyone in our team is provided with face coverings, disposable gloves, anti-bacterial sanitiser, anti-bacterial wipes and overshoes. It is optional if any of the above are worn, depending on the individual and the client site.

Application question(s):

Are you willing to provide information to enable full security screening to be conducted in line with British Standard BS5878 including DBS check?
Are you willing to travel regularly across the Midlands and overlap with other regions when required?

Experience:

• Fire Alarm: 3 years (required)
• Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (required)
• Work Location: On the road

Qualification / Cards:

CSCS Black card / SMSTS / Project Manager qualifications

Additional Information:

Please create separate ads for South West / Midlands/ North East

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this position, please call David Page at 07497 480107 / dpage@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

Location: Rotherham

Duration: Temp - Permanent

Start Date: April

Salary: Negotiable

Job Description:

Electrical Project Manager, Oversee a project based in Rotherham on a project up to 18 - 20 weeks with the opportunity of joning the team permanently for future electrical projects.

This project will be on a food Factory, the first initail stage will be striping out exsisting electrical work will take up to 4 weeks. The candidate must have knowledge in all electrical experience working on commercial and industrial sites, able to liaise with client on progress, report back to office with progress.

Qualification / Cards:

• ECS card, 2391 test & inspection & IPAF, SMSTS

Additional Information:

• Electrical project management, stripout and installation Experience.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Daniel Davey at 01256 817878 or email: ddavey@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £42,000

Job Description:

Our client is looking to hire a full time permanent Mobile Mechanical Engineer. The position is within in the Sutton, Surrey area.

The company has been running since 2003 providing Technical M&E service support to the Commercial Building Maintenance sector. We run a small team of highly skilled mobile engineers covering London, Greater London and South of England.

The role is to provide a variety of general maintenance and reactive services and corrective works on buildings, plant and site

Skills and experience:

Essential that you have experience working within plant rooms and have excellent communication skills. Full current driving licence with no more than 3 points.

The successful candidate should ideally possess the following:

• A sound knowledge of mechanical engineering and the ability to carry out planned and un-planned safety inspection and maintenance work on mechanical plant and associated equipment in accordance with FSG20 and the like.
• To have completed a recognised apprenticeship or hold a recognised qualification e.g. City & Guild, BTEC, NVQ level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline as a minimum qualification.
• Experience of selecting and installing a wide range of pipework types and systems.
• The ability to read and understand schematic drawings in order to carry out effective fault finding and diagnostics.
• Experience of working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Electrical principals appropriate to actuation of mechanical systems and plant.
• Experience of working with pumps (DOL and inverter driven) and capable of undertaking fault finding / repairs when necessary.
• Experience of Health & Safety procedures relevant to engineering activities and the safe handling of heavy equipment.
• Willing and able to work in a varied, multi-skilled role, assisting other trades as and when required.
• Experience of PPM systems of work.
• Produce details of time and materials required for any minor works for quoting purposes.
• Ability to provide job updates and reports in a timely fashion, including all necessary technical detail needed to enable correct remedial works when required.

Employees Package:

• 40 Hours Per week
• Over Time available (but not guaranteed)
• 28 days Holiday including Bank Holidays
• Company Van and fuel card
• Work Wear
• Pension
• Private Medical
• Company Phone
• Training The successful candidate will be required to pass Home Office Security Vetting (SC). We are looking for a highly technical and motivated engineer to join our team who will be willing and able in assisting JT Mechanical Services Ltd to progress our aspirations in the commercial market.

Qualification / Cards:

• ECS card or CSCS card

Additional Information:

• Electrical Experience

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Daniel Davey at 01256 817878, email: ddavey@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.