The Opportunity

Our client is a leading Russell Group University is going through a period of growth within their Estates Department. They are recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join an established team of engineers in the delivery of complex mechanical projects. This role is critical in ensuring the university’s electrical infrastructure is designed, maintained, and upgraded to the highest standards.

The Position

The Mechanical Building Services Engineer reports to the Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer and will be responsible for the preparation of mechanical building service designs, engineering drawings, specifications and supervision of mechanical building service installations across the University estate.

Responsibilities

• To produce schemes and drawings for mechanical building services, including design calculations, estimates etc.
• To carry out monthly reports as required for minor capital projects
• To produce technical works specifications, including Employer’s Requirements on Design & Build project.
• To manage and supervise contractors working on site when involved from initial design.
• To meet with clients to determine scope of works, financial implications and planning delivery of projects. Report on implementation and financial progress.
• To maintain close budgetary control over projects being administered by the Engineering Section.
• To carry out feasibility studies and reports.
• To ensure all works are carried out effectively and efficiently in accordance with established working procedures / LU Policies.
• To follow LU procurement regulations and guidance.
• To ensure work carried out is compliant with all relevant regulations.
• To carry out Health and Safety audits as required when the Mechanical Building Services Engineer is project lead in conjunction with Safe Systems of Work and agreed working processes.
• To liaise with external contractors to deliver Mechanical installation works in line with specifications.

The Person

• Minimum of an HND in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Building Services
• Accredited qualification in a specialised mechanical discipline eg. Gas, LEV, Refrigeration etc.
• Membership of relevant institution eg. CIBSE. IENG status or working towards this.
• Ability to project-manage clients and contractors, including the briefing process.
• Excellent planning skills and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Practical, with the ability to develop an engineering solution to new mechanical installation requirements.
• Highly professional with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with project clients, customers and colleagues.
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple priorities within conflicting timescales
• Excellent service-oriented approach to the delivery of projects for customers/clients
• Proven ability to manage budgets effectively
• Competent in the use of AutoCAD; good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Excellent Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance of 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension scheme
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available

Apex Resourcing Solutions is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of this organisation