Mechanical, Electrical, and Compliance Engineer in Horsham

Horsham District Council is looking for an experienced Mechanical, Electrical, and Compliance Engineer to assist in efficiently managing MEP systems in a varied portfolio of industrial, commercial, retail, residential and operational properties. The Council’s net zero targets are a key focus in this role from developing a planned maintenance plan to determining everyday maintenance options.

As Mechanical, Electrical, and Compliance Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring statutory and best practice actions are carried out which will involve property inspections, contractor liaison, solution analysis, cost reporting, budget preparation and record keeping. You will also have a close relationship with external facilities contractor/s and the Facilities Manager, to whom this role reports into.

This role incorporates responsibility for specific areas of Health and Safety management including Asbestos management and Fire Risk. Part of this role involves ensuring all relevant corporate buildings have a valid display energy certificate and leased commercial, and all residential buildings have appropriate energy performance certificates to aid management surveyors.

To succeed as a Mechanical, Electrical, and Compliance Engineer, you will have knowledge of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems or electrical systems in commercial and residential buildings. A higher national diploma/certificate or other relevant qualification with at least 8 years of proven UK experience in either of the above is required.

As Mechanical, Electrical, and Compliance Engineer, you will be able to assess maintenance inspection reports and determine if improvements to services is required, to achieve optimum efficiency and alignment with Net Zero initiatives. An understanding of industry standards and statutory requirements, including CDM, is essential to ensure compliance is achieved.

The ability to interpret CAD drawings, and good IT, communication, effective work planning and record keeping skills are essential. You will need to work on your own initiative and operate as part of a team which involves the ability to follow instructions accurately and effectively. You will also have a willingness to learn and undertake professional development to develop a broad range of skills with the requirements of the service. This role requires travelling around the District, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody. We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable. We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.

To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).

If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview. Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to HR at horsham.gov.uk explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.