• Location: Hybrid – Office and Home Working
• Hours: 37 per week
• Pay Rate: £30 – £40 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Services Engineer to join our Building Services team. This role is vital in delivering mechanical services maintenance, planned and capital works, and leading multi-disciplinary design teams for improvement and refurbishment projects. You’ll play a key part in ensuring compliance with service level agreements and legislative standards, while enjoying a dynamic hybrid working environment.

Maintenance & Repairs

• Assess and manage response repair requests.
• Issue and monitor contractor orders and performance.
• Conduct on-site inspections and quality checks.

Project Delivery

• Lead mechanical engineering aspects of projects from feasibility to completion.
• Prepare specifications, tender documentation, and CAD drawings.
• Act as Contract Administrator under JCT or similar contracts.
• Manage planning applications, building control, and defect resolution.

Surveying & Reporting

• Conduct condition and asset surveys.
• Prepare technical and financial reports.
• Provide cost estimates and manage budgets.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to CDM regulations and H&S legislation.
• Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure accessibility and energy efficiency standards are met.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with schools, academies, building managers, and internal teams.
• Provide professional advice and training to colleagues.
• Manage post-project satisfaction surveys.

Performance & Procurement

• Contribute to performance management and KPI reporting.
• Ensure compliance with procurement laws and data protection regulations.

• Experience leading mechanical/building services projects from inception to completion.
• Proficiency in managing multiple response repair works.
• Skilled in AutoCAD, NBS/NES, and standard office software.
• Knowledge of current legislation and best practices in mechanical engineering and decarbonisation.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Effective workload management and initiative.
• Professional relationship-building and client engagement.
• Ability to assess technical failures and develop procedures.
• ONC/OND and HNC/HND in Building Services (or equivalent).
• Working towards Chartered Membership of CIBSE (or equivalent).
• Awareness of construction-related H&S legislation.

• Ability to travel using own vehicle.
• Decision-making and problem-solving under minimal supervision.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and customer care.

To apply for this Mechanical Services Engineer position, please submit your CV