Project Delivery Engineer

About The Role We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Projects Delivery Engineer to join our Estates Team. The role involves managing and overseeing electrical and mechanical installation projects across the University campus. You will act as a key liaison between the Principal Contractor and mechanical and electrical subcontractors, assessing the quality of installation and design compliance. Additionally, you will collaborate with design consultants to develop pragmatic and viable design solutions when issues arise on site or during the contractor design stage. You will work with other members of the project delivery team and the asset management team to ensure integration at key stages of construction and commissioning, ensuring the successful delivery of projects to high standards. The role involves working on a varied portfolio of projects, mainly refurbishments and adaptations across the campus. Given the University\’s infrastructure and engineering-led buildings, assessing the quality of mechanical and electrical installations is critical to project success. About You You should have significant experience in delivering and overseeing mechanical and electrical projects, with a detailed understanding of assessing mechanical and electrical assets. You must demonstrate robust reporting techniques and a tenacious approach to resolving issues on site. Knowledge of consultant/contractor design drawings and applying this knowledge during quality reviews is essential. You should possess knowledge of the construction process, project procedures, and relevant legislation, including British Standards, Building Regulations, and Health and Safety regulations affecting the University sector. Most importantly, you should be self-motivated, communicative, and results-oriented. Additional Information Informal inquiries can be directed to Neil Loxton, Assistant Director of Estates – Projects and Planning, at nl171@leicester.ac.uk . Interviews are scheduled for 17 June 2025. Applications for job share will be considered. The University of Leicester has been changing the world and people\’s lives for 100 years. Joining us means becoming part of a community of Citizens of Change, including staff, students, and graduates worldwide. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all we do. This includes our core missions of teaching and research, as well as supporting staff, students, and the local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful, and Inclusive. We are committed to staff wellbeing and environmental sustainability, offering a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave, along with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr