Want to join a leading international, independent real estate consultancy with an all together different approach?

Our thriving M&E Engineering team are currently looking for a Senior or Associate Engineer to join our developing multi-skilled team of innovative engineers.

This is a unique role, providing you with a varied project workload and involvement across all stages of the property life cycle. You can expect to take ownership of your career and client base by providing highly sought-after technical expertise, project manage instructions in full '360' style, all the way from inception to completion.

The purpose of this growing team is to deliver measurable improvements of existing M&E systems for our clients (and their portfolios) across sectors such as commercial, industrial, high-end residential and retail/leisure. Sustainability and energy efficiency are at the forefront of project delivery, so you'll collaborate closely with our internal market-leading experts in ESG, Building Forensics, Fire Engineering, Project Management and more.

You will work on exclusive projects alongside some of our most forward-thinking minds, we're on the ball with the latest innovations and lucrative projects including experience with Passiv-Haus, flagship leisure centre refurbishments and multi-million ££ high-end residential flats in the heart of London.

If you’re not chartered through a professional body already, Hollis is CIBSE accredited and can offer extensive experience assisting engineers through their chartership and membership routes and will ensure you’re able to achieve your career aspirations!

This is a pivotal moment for Hollis’ M&E Engineering service and you can grow with us. We are well equipped and motivated to help you excel, evolve and contribute actively to shape the future direction of the service itself.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by advising on efficiency of their M&E systems through surveys, reports, contractor management and other technical specifications

• Project manage a variety of state-of-the-art M&E refurbishment and optimisation projects such as energy centre/plant room fitouts incorporating net zero carbon technology

• Bridge theoretical M&E design concepts with practical implementation across diverse client projects.

• Support and mentor junior engineers and graduates

• Collaborate with internal ESG and Building Physics teams, external stakeholders, and industry experts to drive high‑quality project outcomes

• Create clear, actionable technical reports, business cases, and client presentations.

• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., CRREM, CIBSE, GREEB, etc.) and support ESG reporting.

Extended responsibilities:

• Command your projects with confidence: take ownership of all stages of instructions and make it your own

• Business development and driving commerciality, including cross-selling of Hollis’ services and effectively manage client relationships

Your Profile Experience

• Mechanical Engineering degree inclusive of building services modules or equivalent education/practical experience (Master’s level degree preferred)

• Relevant experience in building optimisation, ESG, energy or sustainability consulting

• In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems, BMS operations/Control, building physics, and low-carbon technologies

• Familiarity with industry standards and guidelines (e.g., CIBSE, BSRIA, British Standards/Building regulations etc.)

• Understanding of UK & Ireland building regulations and Net Zero/ESG goals.

• Excellent report writing and communication skills

• Knowledge of MS Projects, IES, NBS and JCT contracts advantageous

Our preference is to recruit directly wherever possible. Should this role be approved for support from external recruitment partners, we will contact our PSL agencies accordingly.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Effective introduction of a candidate will only be accepted if it has been requested to submit CV’s in relation to a specific vacancy. Any speculative submissions will not incur a fee. For any queries, kindly reach out to the appropriate Talent Acquisition team member.

The Company

Hollis is a leading international, independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate, at every stage of the property life cycle.

We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, technical specialists, consultants and project managers operating across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain and The Netherlands. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.

Why join us?

We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.

We offer a highly attractive salary and a generous benefits package including:

• Life assurance and private medical insurance

• Season ticket loan

• 5% Employer pension contribution

• 25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthday

• Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more

• EV car scheme

• Longevity awards

Hollis operates a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and our offices, where their job allows it. In addition, employees are encouraged to request flexible working hours when needed and we work hard to accommodate where we can.

We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues. We also give back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout the year.

We're Inclusive

Together we welcome, we embrace, and we celebrate our differences. Our aim is to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace which supports and cares for all our employees, including those from underrepresented or non-dominant groups. We’re focused on a culture of inclusion; where all barriers including prejudice are removed from our working environment; and where all our people are empowered to be the best they can be.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you would like the opportunity to join Hollis but your past experience is not an exact match, we encourage you to apply anyway as you could be the right candidate for this role or another role within the company.

If you require alternative formats of our documents or need to apply offline, please get in touch with the talent acquisition team: talentacquisition@hollisglobal.com or call us on 020 7622 9555.