Main Purpose of the Role
To lead and manage a team of 6 Mechanical Engineers, overseeing mechanical compliance, repairs, planned maintenance and projects across a diverse corporate and leisure property portfolio of around 250 buildings.
Typical Day
- Manage and support a team of 6 mechanical professionals.
- Oversee mechanical PPM, repairs, compliance and improvement works.
- Act as the Council’s responsible person for Legionella management.
- Lead the mechanical engineering function within Technical Services.
- Manage 40–60 small mechanical projects annually, valued at approximately £3–4 million.
- Manage contractors, consultants and mechanical service contracts.
- Provide technical advice and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues.
- Ensure buildings comply with relevant legislation, standards and safety requirements.
- Work across a diverse portfolio, including modern and historic buildings.
- Report to the Head of Technical Services.
Key Skills & Experience
- Extensive mechanical engineering and building services experience.
- Experience within construction, commercial or corporate property.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical building services.
- Experience managing teams, contractors and contracts.
- Experience delivering maintenance and capital projects.
- Strong knowledge of compliance and Legionella management.
- Excellent technical problem-solving and project management skills.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant Mechanical Engineering subject.
- Extensive experience in mechanical engineering/building services.
- Experience managing a commercial/corporate property portfolio.
