An exciting and progressive career opportunity has arisen for an M&E Engineer/Surveyor who will be responsible for service delivery to a wide range of clients in providing solutions in the private, education, health, local authorities, and other clients.

We are looking for a mechanically biased engineer with experience in the design and specification of all aspects of mechanical building services. Work will typically include assessment of M&E works carried out by others, assessing compliance with current regulatory standards/CIBSE guides, undertaking condition & lifecycle assessments of existing plant, recommendations for repairs & replacements, the design & specification of low to medium value projects (up to circa. £500,000 contract value) although these may occasionally be up to £1M+ in contract value.

You will be contractually based at our Blackburn town centre office although largely home working until COVID restrictions ease. You may be asked to work from our other regional offices as required from time to time.

What you will be doing:

• Responsibility for early stage design and feasibility work

• Assist with developing detailed briefs in conjunction with the client & colleagues

• Carry out site surveys (including compliance assessments)

• Carry out stock condition assessments (recording information both digitally & manually)

• Prepare reports, including lifecycle & cost data

• Prepare detailed specifications (including using NBS Specification software if appropriate)

• Carry out detailed design work and assist colleagues with preparing tender information

• Respond to Contractor’s RFI’s and carry out compliance inspections of work undertaken

• Liaise with Clients, Contractors & other consultants (internal and external)

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Building Services, HND/HNC or equivalent

• Previous post qualification experience within a commercial Building Services environment

• Ability to establish a good working relationship with clients and colleagues

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision

• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines

• Excellent AutoCAD and/or REVIT skills

• Use of NBS Specification Manager, Excel, Word

• Good written & verbal communication skills

• Full UK Driving License & use of own vehicle

• Ability to demonstrate flexible approach to work & willingness to travel as may be required.

About Local Government Services

At Government Services, we’re transforming the way governments and local councils serve the public. We’re using technology, innovation and domain knowledge to improve services and deliver savings. Our teams are answering 30,000 emergency service calls every day and our Ultra Low Emissions Zone is helping Londoners breath cleaner air. Join us and discover better as you keep the country running smoothly.

Local Public Services

Since 2001 Capita - Property and Infrastructure’s strategic partnerships have been transforming and improving the delivery of Local Authority services across the UK. Capita also works with a full range of other clients from both public & private sector won through either direct award, frameworks or competitive tender. The work can be a varied and a mix of professional surveying work (including condition surveys, dilapidations, defect analysis, etc.) & design work (including repairs, refurbishments & new build schemes).

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic Salary

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

• Fees paid for chartered RTPI membership;

• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact Charlotte Barnett @ charlotte.barnett@capita.co.uk

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.