OR113481 – Senior Mechanical Engineer (Grade L) – Interims

Work pattern:

2 days in the Town Hall 3 days at site meetings or working from home

PAYE Pay Rate:

£360.74 per day

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.

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