At Quest Global, UK, we are actively hiring Building Services Engineer (s) to join our team based in Plymouth, Devon, England.

Due to the nature of this project, you must be a Sole UK National and qualify for Security Clearance.

2 - 3 Days onsite, rest of the days you can work from home / work remotely.

Job Description - Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Refurbishment and renovation activities, new infrastructure developments, and ensuring compliance for heritage and listed structures. The role may involve supporting key delivery projects, providing flexible and professional engineering input to construction‑related activities, and ensuring that all building services modifications, redesigns, and new systems are effectively scoped, developed, and delivered in line with operational needs, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Work transparently with various engineering discipline leads / teams to provide clear and concise reports and information regarding progress and management of Risk and Opportunities in relation to Engineering activities.

Undertake technical and feasibility studies and site investigations.

Develop detailed requirement specifications.

Support projects as they evolve through the project engineering lifecycles.

Work Experience & Qualifications

Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Building Services, Mechanical or a closely related engineering discipline.

Knowledge of building services, layout and industrial requirements.

Ability to assess need for modification in line with standards and safety regulation.

Develop and refine conceptual designs and detailed engineering drawings for HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.

Utilise advanced CAD / BIM tools to create accurate models and blueprints.

Draft comprehensive technical specifications and performance criteria for building services systems.

Evaluate and select equipment based on rigorous design performance and safety requirements.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, process engineers) to ensure seamless system integration.

Participate in design review sessions to coordinate interfaces between building services and facility infrastructure.

Consider design methodologies to streamline commissioning and reduce lifecycle costs.

Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses as part of the design process.

Develop design mitigation strategies to address potential safety and operational risks.

Prepare and maintain design documentation that supports safety cases and regulatory approvals.

Manage comprehensive documentation from initial design through commissioning.

Prepare detailed engineering reports and update design revisions as needed.

Job Description - Electrical Building Services Engineer

Work closely with the Customer to deliver high‑quality technical support across a range of non‑nuclear and nuclear facilities. This includes refurbishment and renovation activities, and new infrastructure developments. The role may involve supporting key delivery projects, providing flexible and professional engineering input to construction‑related activities, and ensuring that all building services modifications, redesigns, and new systems are effectively scoped, developed, and delivered in line with operational needs, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Bring learnings & operational best practices from other engagements.

Undertake technical and feasibility studies and site investigations

Develop detailed requirement specifications

Support projects as they evolve through the project engineering lifecycles

Assess the potential risks of specific projects, as well as undertake risk management in specialist roles

Communicate and liaise effectively with a wide set of project stakeholders

Support governance meetings.

Think both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems

Be adaptable, as project requirements evolve, and ensure relevant parties are notified of changes in the project

Compile and peer review project and technical reports.

Work Experience & Qualifications

Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Building Services, Electricalor a closely related engineering discipline.

Knowledge of building services, layout and industrial requirements - 18th Edition / BS7671

Ability to assess need for modification in line with standards and safety regulation. Particularly fire alarms.

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