Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to lead impactful projects and drive low-carbon design? Join a forward-thinking, agile consultancy where your expertise will shape innovative building services solutions across the UK.

The Role

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you’ll take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery leading design, engaging with clients, ensuring high-quality outcomes on site, as well as mentoring Junior Engineers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead mechanical design on a range of new-build and refurbishment projects
• Deliver projects in line with RIBA work stages
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and quality of delivery
• Mentor Junior Engineers
• Champion sustainable, low-carbon engineering solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering UK building services projects
• Strong understanding of RIBA stages
• Confident communicator and team collaborator
• Proactive problem solver with a practical mindset
• Degree / HND / HNC qualified
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM (desirable)

What You’ll Get

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Aviva private healthcare
• Flexible & hybrid working (including compressed hours)
• Company laptop and mobile
• Annual salary and progression reviews
• Supportive, close-knit team with real autonomy
• Modern Bristol office (5 minutes from Bristol Parkway) with free parking
• The opportunity to make a real impact in sustainable engineering

Additional Info

• Full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week)
• UK travel required (full driving licence needed)
• Right to work in the UK required

Ready to take the lead on meaningful, sustainable projects? Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing MEP team in our centrally located Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation across the built environment.

Our Birmingham office has been recently refurbished and offers a collaborative, modern workspace. You will join a diverse team working across Building Services, Civil & Structural Engineering, Project Services, Architecture, Safety, Interiors, and Planning.

About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering electrical design solutions on a wide range of projects across sectors including commercial, education, residential, and healthcare. The role will involve leading designs, managing client relationships, mentoring junior engineers and growing the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specification of electrical building services systems
• Leading projects and managing project delivery from concept to completion
• Coordinating with internal disciplines and external consultants
• Supporting the development of junior engineers
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in a consultancy environment
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Chartered or working towards chartership (desirable)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £50,000
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Excellent hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to work across a wide range of disciplines and locations (Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth)

If you're looking for a new challenge within a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary environment — we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a growing MEP team with a partnered client in a centrally located Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation across the built environment.

The Birmingham office has been recently refurbished and offers a collaborative, modern workspace. You will join a diverse team working across Building Services, Civil & Structural Engineering, Project Services, Architecture, Safety, Interiors, and Planning.

About the Role
You will support the delivery of electrical design solutions on a wide range of projects across sectors including commercial, education, residential, and healthcare. The role will involve contributing to designs, supporting project delivery, and working closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and specification of electrical building services systems
• Supporting project delivery from concept to completion
• Coordinating with internal disciplines and external consultants
• Assisting in the development of junior team members where appropriate
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations

Requirements
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (or equivalent experience)
• Experience within a consultancy environment (preferred)
• Good technical knowledge of electrical systems and standards
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects
• Working towards chartership (desirable)

What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary circa £40,000
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Excellent hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to work across a wide range of disciplines and locations (Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth)

If you're looking for a new challenge within a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary environment — we’d love to hear from you.

ERS are partnered with a Plymouth based Legal Firm who are recruiting for a Commercial Property Lawyer to them. This role suits a Solicitor or Associate with 3 – 4 years of qualified experience, who is commercially minded, enjoys client interaction, and is keen to build a long term career with clear progression to Partner.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• A collaborative team player, comfortable working independently on matters within your expertise while seeking guidance where appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Commercially aware, with a practical understanding of the needs and pressures faced by commercial clients.
• Confident user of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, with experience of case management systems.
• Willing to invest time in networking and relationship-building, including attending events outside normal office hours.
• Committed to delivering an excellent client service, keeping clients fully informed and responding flexibly when matters require attention outside standard hours.

Desirable

• A forward-thinking mindset, willing to share ideas, suggest improvements, and positively challenge existing practices.
• Ambition to develop a specialist focus within commercial property over time.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively on matters such as:
  • Commercial leases (landlord and tenant)
  • Property acquisitions and disposals
  • Development projects
  • Property aspects of corporate and business transactions

Key Responsibilities

• Handling commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.
• Supporting colleagues during peak workloads, absences, or on larger transactions.
• Supervising and working effectively with support staff where required.
• Actively participating in business development initiatives at firm, department, and team level.
• Managing financial aspects of files, including billing and cashflow in line with firm procedures.
• Ensuring all work is carried out accurately and in compliance with quality and risk management standards.
• Attending and contributing to departmental meetings.
• Developing new work from existing and prospective clients and referrers.
• Building and maintaining a strong professional network and promoting the firm.
• Keeping IT skills up to date and taking responsibility for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Death in service benefit
• Bonus scheme
• Genuine opportunity for career progression to Partner

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven commercial property lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong benefits, and a clear path for advancement within a supportive and ambitious firm.

Location: Devon (projects across the South West)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Package

An established and growing M&E Contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join their team in Devon. The role offers the opportunity to work on a strong pipeline of public sector projects, including new hospitals, healthcare facilities, and prisons.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing mechanical packages from pre-construction through to final handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple mechanical contracts across live projects
• Involvement in pre-construction, including cost planning, tender reviews, value engineering, and programme development
• Overseeing procurement, subcontractor management, and site delivery
• Working closely with design teams, clients, and main contractors
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and commercial requirements
• Supporting project teams through commissioning and handover

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Contracts Manager (or Senior Mechanical Project Manager) within an M&E contracting environment
• Strong pre-construction experience on medium to large-scale projects
• Experience delivering public sector projects (healthcare, custodial, or similar highly regulated environments preferred)
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• A full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Long-term, secure workload within the public sector
• Opportunity to join a well-respected contractor with continued growth plans
• Supportive team environment with progression opportunities

If you’re a Mechanical Contracts Manager looking for a long-term role in Devon with involvement in high-profile public sector projects, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Location: Devon (projects across the South West)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Package

A well-established and growing M&E Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to join their team in Devon. The role offers the opportunity to work on a strong portfolio of public sector projects, including new hospitals, healthcare facilities, and prisons.

The Role

You will take responsibility for managing electrical packages from pre-construction through to final handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple electrical contracts across live projects
• Active involvement in pre-construction, including tender reviews, cost planning, value engineering, and programme input
• Managing procurement, subcontractors, and site teams
• Liaising closely with design teams, clients, consultants, and main contractors
• Ensuring all works comply with health & safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Supporting commissioning, testing, and final handover

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager (or Senior Electrical Project Manager) within an M&E contracting environment
• Strong pre-construction experience on medium to large-scale projects
• Experience delivering public sector projects, ideally within healthcare, custodial, or other highly regulated environments
• Excellent technical knowledge of electrical building services
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Secure, long-term workload across public sector frameworks
• Opportunity to join a respected contractor with a healthy project pipeline
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression

If you’re an Electrical Contracts Manager seeking a long-term opportunity in Devon with exposure to high-profile public sector schemes, we’d welcome your application.

Are you an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor looking to take ownership of your work, grow a team around you, and shape the future of a thriving legal service? We are a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm with a head office in Plymouth and a satellite office in Bath, and we're seeking a senior-level solicitor to build and lead our Property Litigation offering.

About the Role

Due to an increase in demand and our current reliance on outsourcing for property litigation matters, we are now bringing this area in-house and are looking for the right individual to take the lead and grow this service line.

This is a rare opportunity to shape your own team within a supportive, entrepreneurial environment and become a key player in the firm’s continued expansion.

Location & Flexibility

We’re open to hearing from anyone across Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton, Bristol, Bath or Cardiff, with occasional visits to our Plymouth or Bath offices.

What You'll Do:

• Handle a broad range of property litigation matters (commercial and residential)
• Advise clients on landlord and tenant disputes, boundary issues, adverse possession, rights of way, and more
• Develop and manage your own caseload with autonomy
• Play a leading role in growing the property litigation team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal departments and external clients

What We’re Looking For:

• 6+ years PQE in Property Litigation, ideally with strong commercial and residential experience
• A self-starter with a desire to build and lead a team
• A commercially minded individual who can see the big picture and identify growth opportunities
• Someone with an existing following or the drive and network to build one over time

Why Join Us?

• Real opportunity for progression to Head of Department or Partnership
• Hybrid working model with a strong focus on work-life balance
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• The autonomy to make the role your own

Join a growing MEP & Sustainability consultancy in Newquay! We’re partnered with a friendly team of five within a 7-office UK network, delivering projects across residential, education, industrial, leisure and commercial sectors. We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer who can run and deliver building services projects from early concept through to handover.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead electrical design across varied sectors
• Manage projects, deadlines, budgets and client relationships
• Produce drawings, calculations, reports and specifications
• Coordinate with mechanical and sustainability teams
• Attend meetings, site visits and support junior staff

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in electrical building services design
• Consultancy background preferred
• Proficiency with design tools (Amtech, Dialux, AutoCAD, Revit advantageous)
• Confident communicator with the ability to run projects

Benefits:
Flexible working, monthly flex day, extra company bank holiday, healthcare, enhanced pension, 24 days AL + BH (with option to buy more), EV & Cycle to Work schemes, parental leave, birthday off (with service), financial loyalty bonuses—and an office overlooking Fistral Beach.

Join a growing MEP & Sustainability consultancy in Newquay! We’re partnered with a friendly team of five within a 7-office UK network, working across residential, education, industrial, leisure and commercial projects. We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer who can run and deliver Building Services projects from concept to completion.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead mechanical design across varied sectors
• Manage projects, clients, budgets and deadlines
• Produce calculations, reports, drawings and specifications
• Work closely with electrical and sustainability teams
• Attend meetings, site visits and support junior engineers

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in mechanical building services design
• Consultancy background preferred
• Proficient with design software (Hevacomp/IES etc.)
• Strong communicator, confident running projects

Benefits:
Flexible working, monthly flex day, extra company bank holiday, healthcare, enhanced pension, 24 days AL + BH (with option to buy more), EV & Cycle to Work schemes, parental leave, birthday off (with service), financial loyalty bonuses—and an office overlooking Fistral Beach.

ERS are thrilled to be partnered with a Building Services and Environmental consultancy with their busy Cardiff office. In their 21 years they have grown to 5 strong offices in Plymouth, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff and Truro. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join in an Associate Director capacity to help grow and develop the office. Supported by a strong team already in place, you’ll have the perfect infrastructure to deliver projects.

With the company busy with work already in the area we are looking for someone who has the confidence to lead, and to grow a team whilst bringing in work. You’ll be working with and mentored by a current Regional Director.

A core value of the company is their commitment to social value, with 1% of their profits each year going towards community and social value work.

Who You’ll Be

• Experienced in MEP Building Services, ideally with a Mechanical background however we are interested in individuals with an Electrical background
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
• Personable individual, this is very much a personality lead company and you’ll be the face of the Cardiff office

What’s on offer?

• Progression opportunities
• Starting salary circa £70,000 - £80,000 DOE
• Company-wide performance bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension
• Medical cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible & Hybrid working

Looking to push your career in Building Services Design?

Motivated by career progression within one of the region’s leading consultancies?

ERS are partnered with a leading Building Services consultancy who have an opportunity for a mechanical Design Engineer to join their Plymouth team. Renowned for being one of the region’s leading MEP consultancies, this is a fantastic place to move your career to the next level.

A core value of the company is their commitment to social value, with 1% of their profits each year going towards community and social value work. You’ll have the opportunity to be social, with plenty of events to attend each year, whilst also striking that perfect work life balance with great flexibility.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary in line with industry standards, circa £35,000
• Company-wide performance bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension
• Medical cover
• Flexible & Hybrid working

Basics of the role

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects, including providing technical support
• Monitor budgets for clients based on their specifications to ensure work is delivered to budget and timescales
• Liaise with clients and external designers
• Compile specifications, drawings and contract documents to the required technical quality, ensuring designs comply with the relevant codes, standards, regulations and procedures
• Provide building engineering services design to buildings and infrastructure
• Identify scope changes, under the change control process, and maintain planning and cost control

Who are we looking for?

• First and foremost, we are looking for an engaging, ambitious and motivated team player. You’ll be someone who loves working as a team, but also enjoys the challenge of working on complex projects independently

• Hold an industry relevant degree, and have 5+ years of Building Services experience
• IT literate with experience using AutoCAD, NES, Amtech, Revit, Cymap and MS Office
• Full UK driving license

Location: Exeter
Salary: Up to £64,000
Hours: 37 hours per week

ERS is working on behalf of a well-established property and construction consultancy to recruit an experienced Associate Director – Building Surveying for their Exeter-based professional team.

This consultancy delivers a broad range of services including architecture, surveying, engineering, and estates and asset management, supporting both public and private sector clients across the UK. As part of continued growth, they are seeking a senior-level Building Surveyor who can provide leadership, technical expertise, and strategic support to the Operations Director, contributing to the ongoing development of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inspirational leadership, management, and direction in line with organisational values
• Deliver high-quality technical and advisory guidance to clients, stakeholders, and internal technical teams
• Ensure programmes are delivered in line with client requirements
• Lead and manage a range of Building Surveying projects, including budget estimates, drawings, detailed specifications, tender documentation, and full contract administration
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Act as lead specialist, ensuring all design and project activities comply with statutory, regulatory, and best practice requirements

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong blend of commercial awareness, professional expertise, and industry knowledge, including:

• Chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent
• A degree (or equivalent) in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• Significant experience in a similar senior or leadership role
• Strong understanding of business planning, commercial management, risk, and financial management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence working with senior clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £64,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension and sickness schemes
• Ongoing support for professional development and membership
• Free on-site parking
• Access to local benefits and discounts

If you are an experienced Building Surveyor looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role, ERS would be pleased to discuss this opportunity with you.

Location: Exeter
Salary: Up to £44,000
Hours: 37 hours per week

ERS is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, national property and construction consultancy with a strong regional presence in the South West. The organisation delivers a wide range of professional services to public and private sector clients across the UK, combining local expertise with national capability.

The role will be based from a modern Exeter office with excellent access to the M5, alongside a flexible and agile working approach that supports hybrid working. Due to the nature of the role, there will be a significant amount of site-based surveying, primarily across Devon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a multidisciplinary consultancy, providing professional building surveying and maintenance consultancy services across a varied project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver projects in accordance with RICS standards and best practice

• Provide technical and advisory guidance to clients, stakeholders, and internal team members

• Lead and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, client-focused projects and services

• Prepare specifications, drawings, and risk assessments for improvement, refurbishment, and new-build schemes

• Produce tender documentation and undertake contract administration, project management, and site monitoring duties

• Carry out building condition surveys, schedules of condition, dilapidations, measured surveys, and planned maintenance

• Undertake defect analysis, research, and preparation of technical reports

• Contribute to conservation projects, including investigation of materials, repair methodologies, and quality control

• Achieve a fee-earning target of approximately 90% and support wider business plan objectives

• Travel to other offices and sites as required

About You:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a combination of relevant commercial experience and recognised industry training, including:

• Professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or working towards Chartered status

• Proven experience in a similar Building Surveying role

• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients

• Confidence working independently or as part of a large multidisciplinary team

• Experience across new-build and refurbishment projects

• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and related construction legislation

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £44,000

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

• Company pension and sickness scheme

• Funded professional fees

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Access to company discounts and benefits

• Structured APC training programme and RICS Professional Qualification Support Package

• Ongoing support, development, and progression opportunities within a growing consultancy

If you are a Building Surveyor seeking to progress your career within a supportive, professional consultancy environment, ERS would be delighted to speak with you.

We’re working with a young, ambitious Building Services and Sustainability consultancy based in the heart of Bristol. Just two years in, they are already 13 strong and working on some of the region’s most exciting projects – from large-scale student accommodation to boutique residential, industrial, heritage, science parks, office refurbishments and energy infrastructure.

They’re now looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a close-knit team and play a key role in shaping the future of the company – and your own career.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing efficient, sustainable electrical systems for a wide variety of sectors.
• Leading projects from concept through to completion, with the autonomy to make your mark.
• Meeting and communicating directly with clients, helping build strong and lasting relationships.
• Working closely with the in-house sustainability team to deliver integrated solutions.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers as the business continues to grow.

Who we’re looking for?

• A confident, client-facing engineer with 5+ years’ UK building services consultancy experience.
• Strong technical background in electrical design (lighting, power, containment, fire alarms, etc.).
• Passionate about sustainability, low-energy design, and future-focused engineering.
• Comfortable taking the lead on projects and managing multiple priorities.
• Chartered or working toward chartership (CIBSE/IET).

What’s on offer?

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Vitality private healthcare
• Death in service cover
• Annual salary reviews
• Genuine progression opportunities as they scale up
• Modern central Bristol office – bright, collaborative, and well-located
• A friendly, forward-thinking team that values quality, integrity, and people

Why now

This is an exciting time to join. They are established, but still agile. You’ll have a direct line to the founders, influence over how the team evolves, and a real say in the projects you work on. If you’re looking for a place where your voice will be heard – and your work will matter – we’d love to hear from you.

Looking to push your career in Building Services Design?
Motivated by career progression within one of the region’s leading consultancies?

ERS are partnered with a leading Building Services consultancy who have an opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their Plymouth team. Renowned for being one of the region’s leading MEP consultancies, this is a fantastic place to move your career to the next level.

A core value of the company is their commitment to social value, with 1% of their profits each year going towards community and social value work. You’ll have the opportunity to be social, with plenty of events to attend each year, whilst also striking that perfect work life balance with great flexibility.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary in line with industry standards, circa £35,000
• Company-wide performance bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension
• Medical cover
• Flexible & Hybrid working

Basics of the role

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects, including providing technical support
• Monitor budgets for clients based on their specifications to ensure work is delivered to budget and timescales
• Liaise with clients and external designers
• Compile specifications, drawings and contract documents to the required technical quality, ensuring designs comply with the relevant codes, standards, regulations and procedures
• Provide electrical building services design to buildings and infrastructure (including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, and data systems)
• Identify scope changes, under the change control process, and maintain planning and cost control

Who are we looking for?

• First and foremost, we are looking for an engaging, ambitious and motivated team player. You’ll be someone who loves working as a team, but also enjoys the challenge of working on complex projects independently
• Hold an industry relevant degree, and have 5+ years of Building Services experience
• IT literate with experience using AutoCAD, NES, Amtech, Revit, Dialux/Relux, and MS Office
• Full UK driving license