Air Conditioning Engineer

Location: York / Leeds (flexible within the area)
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum + Van & Benefits

Imagine keeping the cool air flowing for one of the busiest transport networks in the country. Thousands of people rely on these sites every day, and they rarely think about the engineers who make sure they’re comfortable. That would be you.

We’re working with a respected national building services contractor to find an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer for their largest and most prestigious account, a major national transport operator. You’ll be based around York or Leeds, covering sites across the region, and joining a team that takes real pride in the standard it delivers.

The Role

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing air conditioning and cooling systems across a varied portfolio of operational sites
• Balancing planned preventative maintenance with reactive call-outs, so no two weeks look quite the same
• Diagnosing faults quickly and getting to the root cause, so problems stay fixed
• Keeping accurate job records and communicating clearly with site contacts and your supervisor
• Working safely and to a high standard, in an environment where reliability really matters

Who We’d Love to Hear From

• Proven experience as an air conditioning or refrigeration engineer in a commercial or industrial setting
• Relevant qualifications, including F-Gas certification
• A confident, methodical approach to fault-finding, and happy working independently
• A good communicator who’s comfortable dealing with customers on site
• A full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Salary of up to £44,000, depending on experience
• Company van and the chance to work on a flagship national contract with long-term stability
• A supportive, well-established employer that invests in its engineers

If you’re ready for a role with real responsibility and a flagship name on your CV, send me your up-to-date CV and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the position.

Building Fabric Technician

South Wales | Permanent

Do you take real pride in a job well done — the kind where you stand back, check your own work, and know it’s right?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established facilities maintenance contractor, looking for a skilled Building Fabric Technician to join their team covering a busy retail estate across South Wales. This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who genuinely enjoys fixing things and isn’t afraid of a bit of everything — one day you might be repairing external signage, the next you’re patching up flooring, replacing a door, or sorting out a section of fencing.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out a broad mix of fabric repairs and planned maintenance across a portfolio of retail sites — think carpentry, general repairs, minor building works, external areas and more
• Working to agreed timescales and quality standards, so customers know they can rely on you
• Assessing jobs on-site and feeding back clearly so accurate quotes and materials lists can be put together
• Taking photos and notes to document work completed, so there’s a clear record of what’s been done
• Keeping your van, tools and materials organised so you’re ready for whatever the day throws at you
• Being the friendly, professional face of the contract when you’re dealing with customers on-site

What we’re looking for

• Solid multi-trade experience within building fabric or facilities maintenance
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload
• A good eye for detail and a genuine focus on getting things right first time
• Clear communicator, comfortable liaising with both customers and your contracts manager
• A full UK driving licence, as this role covers an estate across South Wales

This is a great opportunity to join a business that values quality workmanship and long-term customer relationships — not just getting the job done, but getting it done properly.

Interested? Send your up-to-date CV over and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the role, the client, and what’s on offer.

M&E Design Manager – Tier 1 Main Contractor | South Wales Location: South Wales – projects typically across Bridgend, Swansea, Carmarthenshire and surrounding areas Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Sector: Construction / Building / M&E Employment: Permanent ## The Opportunity A leading Tier 1 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced M&E Design Manager to join its well-established and highly experienced team in South Wales. This is an excellent opportunity for an M&E Design Manager, or an experienced Building Design Manager with strong demonstrable M&E experience, to take a key role in the delivery of technically complex construction projects. Projects will typically be located across Bridgend through to Carmarthenshire, with individual project values ranging up to approximately £100m. The successful candidate will take ownership of the technical design management of all M&E systems, working closely with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors and the wider project team to ensure designs are coordinated, compliant, buildable and delivered to the required standards. Importantly, this is a long-term career opportunity with a very established team and a contractor with a strong pipeline of work across South Wales. ## Key Responsibilities – Lead and manage the M&E design process from pre-construction through to project delivery. – Take responsibility for the technical design management of all mechanical and electrical building services. – Review, challenge and coordinate M&E designs to ensure they are technically compliant, coordinated and buildable. – Manage design development, technical submissions, approvals and design programmes. – Coordinate M&E design information with architectural, structural and other specialist disciplines. – Work closely with consultants, M&E subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams. – Identify and resolve technical design issues and interface risks. – Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards and project requirements. – Monitor design progress against programme and ensure key deliverables are achieved. – Attend and lead design coordination meetings where appropriate. – Provide technical input into procurement, construction planning and project delivery. – Support the project team in managing change, design development and technical queries. – Maintain effective communication between the design team, commercial team and site management. – Ensure appropriate design records, documentation and approvals are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. – Contribute to the successful delivery of major construction projects, potentially up to £100m in value. ## About You The ideal candidate will have a strong background in M&E design management within the construction industry. We are open to candidates from either of the following backgrounds: – An M&E Design Manager / Building Services Design Manager by trade; or – A Building Design Manager with strong and demonstrable experience managing M&E design and building services on major construction projects. You will ideally have experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor, major subcontractor, consultancy or specialist M&E contractor and understand the complexities of managing building services design within a major construction environment. You should have: – Proven experience in M&E Design Management or significant M&E design coordination experience. – Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services. – Experience managing design on medium to large-scale construction projects. – A good understanding of design coordination, technical compliance and buildability. – The ability to manage consultants and specialist subcontractors effectively. – Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. – The ability to identify technical issues and drive them through to resolution. – A proactive and collaborative approach to design management. – A relevant construction, engineering, building services or design-related qualification is desirable. ## Why Consider This Opportunity? This is not simply a short-term project requirement. The business has a very established team, strong market presence and genuine long-term career prospects for the right individual. You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile construction projects across South Wales, including schemes with values of up to approximately £100m, while developing your career within an established Tier 1 construction contractor. The role offers the chance to work alongside experienced construction and design professionals within a business that can provide long-term stability, progression and continued project exposure. ## Apply Now If you are an experienced M&E Design Manager, Building Services Design Manager or Building Design Manager with strong M&E experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with an established Tier 1 contractor, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role and the projects available across South Wales. 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Electrical Engineer – Commercial / Renewables

Location: Plymouth-based with Travel
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE + Company Van & Fuel Card
Permanent | Full-Time

Sphere Solutions are working with a well-established and growing electrical contractor to recruit an experienced Electrician / Electrical Engineer to join their team.

The business works across a range of commercial and domestic projects, with an increasing focus on renewable technologies. They are therefore open to electricians from either a commercial electrical background or those who already have experience in solar, battery storage, EV charging or other renewable technologies.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business, work on a varied range of projects across the South West and, for those from a traditional electrical background, develop your experience within the renewables sector.

The Role

Depending on your experience, projects may include:

• Commercial and domestic electrical installations
• Commercial and residential solar PV
• Battery storage and BESS
• Commercial EV charging
• HVAC and associated electrical works
• New build and refurbishment projects
• Installation, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment
• Working professionally on-site and providing excellent customer service

About You

• 4 years’ experience within the commercial sector
• ECS Gold Card
• BS7671 Wiring Regulations
• Solar & EV experience in either domestic or commercial environments (preferable, not essential)
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

This is a full-time permanent role, with an office based in Plymouth. You will be expected to work away on larger jobs, with an uplift paid when working away.

The client is keen to hear from qualified electricians with solid commercial experience, as well as those already working within the renewables sector.

On Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Company Van – not for personal use
• Fuel Card
• Overtime rates available
• Travel & food allowance when working away
• Extra annual leave at Christmas
• Ongoing training and support

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie Evans on 01752 421888, or apply today with your CV.

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